Search skills training - new dates

Hands-on, group training sessions on various aspects of searching for healthcare information online will be held on the following dates:

An introduction to healthcare information on the internet
An introduction to key online healthcare resources and to core searching techniques. This course would be suitable for anyone requiring a refresher or who is new to looking for healthcare information. Course outline.

• Tuesday 2nd February (10.00 to 1.00) - IT training room B, 2nd floor, education centre
• Wednesday 17th March (10.00 to 1.00) - IT skills training room, opposite Cafe Gypps, education centre

Finding the evidence
Learn how to find and filter high level evidence such as systematic reviews, RCTs and guidelines from a range of resources, including the Cochrane Library. Course outline.

• Wednesday 13th January (10.00 to 1.00) - IT training room A, 2nd floor, education centre
• Wednesday 24th February (10.00 to 1.00) - IT skills training room, opposite Cafe Gypps, education centre

Searching the literature
An introduction to Athens resources, including accessing full-text journals and constructing simple database searches. Course outline.

• Monday 22nd February (9.30 to 12.30) - IT skills training room
• Monday 22nd March (9.30 to 12.30) - IT skills training room
• Thursday 15th April (9.30 to 12.30) - IT skills training room

Please see the hospital library website for the course booking form and further information about training opportunities.