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Expert Searcher

From PubMed to Scopus, the library has several article databases to fuel your research. These classes show you how to craft better and more efficient search strategies, and get the most out of the library's resources.

Available Classes

This class will provide a basic overview of a selection of search engines and databases beyond PubMed. Participants will explore search techniques, customization, and the best times to branch out to other databases. 


Evidence is at the heart of systematic and scoping reviews. This is an interactive two-part class where attendees will learn about the multi-step process of developing a search strategy, applying the search to various sources, and generating documentation for the manuscript. In Part 1, we will cover PRISMA guidelines, search strategy development, and search techniques.

In Part 2, we will cover applying the search strategy to PubMed, search translation to different databases, and documentation [visit the class page to register for the second part].

Important – Prior to enrollment, please complete the prerequisite classes and trainings listed below:

Prerequisites 

Register to receive a link to the recording at the completion of the workshop.


Evidence is at the heart of systematic and scoping reviews. This is an interactive two-part class where attendees will learn about the multi-step process of developing a search strategy, applying the search to various sources, and generating documentation for the manuscript. In Part 2, we will cover applying the search strategy to PubMed, search translation to different databases, and documentation.

Important – Prior to enrollment, please complete the prerequisite classes and trainings listed below:

Prerequisites 

Register to receive a link to the recording at the completion of the workshop.


An introduction to basic searching of the National Library of Medicine's biomedical database, MEDLINE, using the PubMed interface.

 


Scopus is the world’s largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature with smart tools that track, analyze and visualize research.

Scopus content:

  • Over 21,500 titles from 5,000 publishers worldwide
  • Contains 60 million records, 78% with abstracts
  • Includes over 7.2 million conference papers
  • Contains 27 million patent records

Librarians will demonstrate:

  • Scopus document search
  • Scopus author search and author profiles
  • Scopus journal quality ranking and impact indexes
  • Exporting of Scopus data for bibliographic management
  • Creation of a Scopus account for saving search strategies, sets of citations, and setting auto alerts 

There will also be time for questions from the class participants.