Course availability 
Open to all. Places are limited and are on a first come, first served basis. 

Target group 

NHS staff who require help, advice and support to improve their database searching skills and knowledge when undertaking a literature review. 

Overall aim 

The aim of this workshop is to introduce you to advanced literature searching skills and direct you towards the best health-based resources.  

Key areas covered in the workshop will include: 

• Planning and designing an effective search strategy
• Finding healthcare literature using the Knowledge Hub
• Identifying specialist healthcare databases and their contents
• Effective use of search techniques e.g. phrase searching, truncation 
• Locating and accessing full text articles

Preparatory task

An OpenAthens login will be necessary for hands-on element. To register for an account go to: https://openathens.nice.org.uk/ We recommend registering at least two days prior to the workshop.

Delivery 

This 1.5 hrs session will be delivered in-person in at Library Training room, Library, Education Centre at QEH

Attendance advice

If after registering for the workshop, you find you are unable to attend please cancel your place using the link you were sent. This will allow others to sign up for this popular workshop.