Fact Sheets
Get tips on database searching, finding Evidenced-based practice resources and Clinical Paths, and help on using some library services. Read online, download as PDF, or pick one up at the library in print.
- 1. Databases and planning a search
- See a list of databases, with descriptions, that are available through the library. Plus a 5-step guide to planning your search.
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- 2. Searching and saving in Ovid
- Introduction to searching, saving and rerunning a search history, and managing search results.
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- 3. Managing Ovid search results
- Advanced tips on using Results Manager, printing results and full text articles, along with saving and emailing results.
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- 4. MIMS Online
- A brief FAQ with tips on connecting, searching and printing.
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- 5. The Cochrane Library
- A comprehensive guide to searching the Cochrane databases, including viewing results, navigating a Review, viewing Odds-Ratio diagrams, and exporting citations.
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- 6. Expert search filters in Ovid databases
- A step-by-step guide to using expert search filters in Medline, CINAHL, Embase and PsycINFO.
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- 7. Finding evidence-based clinical information
- A guide to using a selection of evidence-based resources, including drug-related queries.
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- 8. Interlibrary Loans
- Use our ILL service to get journal articles or books that the library doesn't hold. Get information on charges, making requests, and delivery of your requested items.
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- 9. Accessing online journals and books
- A brief guide to using the library Journals List to find electronic articles, how to use the password list, and finding electronic books through the Catalogue.
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- 10. The Library Catalogue
- Tips on searching, managing your loans, and creating your own book lists.
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- 11. Library membership
- How 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.
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- 12. Importing into EndNote
- How to import Ovid citations and The Cochrane Library records into EndNote.
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- 13. Remote access
- A guide to accessing electronic resources off site, including a troubleshooting check list.
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