Two online search tutorials will be launched on November 5th. The tutorials are to help you search healthcare databases (e.g. Medline, CINAHL) via the National Library for Health Search 2.0 interface. The tutorials are free and can be completed at any time and at your own pace. They are ideal if you have been unable to attend face to face training or as a refresher following training.You will need a current NHS ATHENS password to complete the tutorials. Each will take, on average, 20 - 30 minutes to complete. It is recommended you complete the first tutorial if you are new to searching before going onto part two. When you open the tutorial your screen will be split in two, with instructions on the left hand side, and on the right a window in which to conduct a live search.
Tutorial one covers:
Tutorial one covers:
- Accessing the databases
- Performing a keyword search
- Combining keywords
- Applying limits to your search
- Viewing references and accessing full text where available
- Repeating your search in another database
- Removing duplicate references
- Searching by author and journal name
Tutorial two covers:
- Performing a thesaurus search
- Understanding how to use Subheadings, Major Descriptors and Exploded
- Saving your search
- Creating an alert from your search results
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