Dept of Health Library: Department of Health Library: Online database tutorials

PubMed search

Mostly text-based, but with some video tutorials

Ovid Searching

Includes:

Medline
Embase
PsycInfo
Ovid Emcare
Ovid Journals

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Ovid Basic Search
This class covers all aspects of the Basic Search Mode in Ovid. A series of examples are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Basic Search function (this is not just for beginners but also for more advanced users). Natural Language, Related Terms and Relevancy are discussed in detail during this session.
Introduction to Medline on Ovid
The course will highlight the unique structure of this database (including MeSH and the Tree) and includes a detailed review of specific limits, fields and search tips for this resource.
Special Techniques in Medline on Ovid
Learn more about searching using the NLM’s Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), floating subheadings, and implementing specific limits such as clinical queries, MEDLINE, Publication types and Limits.
Introduction to EMBASE on Ovid
Course highlights the unique structure of this database (including Emtree and the Thesaurus) and includes a detailed review of specific limits, fields and search tips for this resource.
EMBASE Advanced Techniques on Ovid
Learn more about searching using Emtree, floating subheadings, and implementing specific limits such as clinical queries, MEDLINE, Publication types and conference materials.
PsychInfo on Ovid
This class highlights the unique structure of this database and includes a detailed review of specific limits, fields and search tips for this resource.
Introduction to Journals@Ovid
This course provides a detailed demonstration of Browsing and Searching Your Journals or All Ovid Journals, viewing HTML & PDF Full Text, working with graphics, and linking to resources.

ProQuest search

ProQuest ABI/Inform Global LibGuide The ABI/INFORM Global™ is one of the most comprehensive business databases on the market. Information; e-learning modules; quick user guides; support.
Proquest Nursing & Allied Health LibGuide Nursing & Allied Health Database information; e-learning modules; quick user guides; support.
ProQuest Public Health Database LibGuide Public Health database delivers core public health literature with centralized access to high quality, full-text publications including scholarly journals.
ProQuest Platform Basic Search video (~7 mins) Create searches using keywords and limiters from the Basic Search screen; select specific databases to search; and recall where to find ProQuest Platform search tips. Duration: 7 minutes.
ProQuest Platform Advanced Search video (~5 mins) Locate and use easy to access searchable fields and indexes; Illustrate flexibility of Advanced Search across different collection sets; Organize searches of greater complexity and accuracy accessing Command Line and Thesaurus. Duration: 5 minutes
ProQuest search tips (web page) Search across all ProQuest platform databases with the Basic Search. Links to Search tips including the use of special characters, Boolean operators and the use of truncation and wild card functions.

Department of Health Library: Online database tutorials

Overview

PubMed search

Ovid Searching

ProQuest search

Elsevier Science Direct search

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