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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, including peer-reviewed titles from international publishers, Open Access journals, conference proceedings, trade publications, and quality web sources. It also features smart tools that track, analyze, and visualize research.


This class is an introduction to using Web of Science to search for scholarly work, authors, and research metrics. This database has multidisciplinary coverage of over 10,000 journals in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, as well as published proceedings for over 12,000 conferences per year, and over 50,000 scholarly books.