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Fact Sheets
These Fact Sheets are also available in print in the Library.
Download them individually, or download all Fact Sheets.
1. Databases and planning a searchSee a list of databases, with descriptions, that are available through the Library. Plus a 5-step guide to planning your search. Download (PDF) |
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2. Ovid: search, save, and manage resultsLearn how to search and save, then rerun a search history; plus advanced tips on using Results Manager: printing results and full text articles, along with saving and emailing results. Download (PDF) |
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3. Finding Full Text: a scenario-based guideHow to locate full text PDFs quickly using different methods and tools to suit your workflow: EndNote, the Library's journal database, or browser extensions. Download (PDF) |
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5. The Cochrane LibraryA comprehensive guide to searching the Cochrane databases, including keyword and thesaurus (MeSH) searching, using Search Manager, viewing results, saving and running a saved search, and exporting citations. Download (PDF) |
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6. Expert search filters in Ovid databasesA step-by-step guide to using expert search filters in Ovid Medline. Download (PDF) |
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7. Finding evidence-based clinical informationA guide to using a selection of evidence-based resources, including drug-related queries. Download (PDF) |
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8. Document DeliveryUse our Document Delivery service to get journal articles or books that the Library doesn't hold. Get information on charges, ordering, and delivery of your items. Download (PDF) |
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9. Accessing online journalsA brief guide to using the Library's journal database to find online articles. Download (PDF) |
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10. The Library CatalogueTips on searching, managing your loans, and creating your own book lists. Download (PDF) |
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11. Library membershipHow to join the Library, how to use your Library card to borrow books and access electronic material off site, and information on items that can be borrowed. Download (PDF) |
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12. Importing into EndNoteHow to import citations from Ovid, Ebsco, PubMed, and The Cochrane Library into EndNote. Download (PDF) |
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13. Remote accessA guide to accessing protected Library resources from off-site via Athens. Find out how to register, use, and troubleshoot your Athens account. Download (PDF) |
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14. PubMed: search, save, and manage resultsFollow a step-by-step sample search strategy; how to search using MeSH, how to limit, save, rerun and manage your search results. Also find out how to customise PubMed to show "Find it @ RCH" links to full text. Download (PDF) |
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15. EBSCOhost: search, save, and manage resultsSearch using thesaurus or keyword, combine search lines and apply limits, and save a search history or create an alert. Download (PDF) |
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16. Informit Health Collection: search, save, and manage resultsGet advanced search tips, along with a step by step guide to managing AutoAlerts, search histories, and search results. Download (PDF) |
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