Searching The Cochrane Library Online
Aim
The aim of this workshop is to develop an understanding of the functionalities and limitations of the Cochrane Library and teach the skills required to use Cochrane for a systematic search.
CPD
RCSI 2 CPD credits; NMBI 2 CEU
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the Cochrane Library, its content, search page, functionalities and limitations
- Develop a search strategy in the Cochrane Library using controlled vocabulary (MeSH) and Boolean logic
- Understand the format of a Cochrane Systematic Review(SR)
- How to save searches and export results from the Cochrane Library
Related LibGuide: Introduction to HSE Library by Dymphna McGettigan
- Date:
- Thursday, September 29, 2022
- Time:
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- HSE Staff & Authorised Library Users
- Categories:
- Information Skills Training
- Attachments:
Evaluation
The session will be followed up with an evaluation survey
Course Requirements
Reliabe Internet access
Access to a PC/Laptop and headphones. A mobile phone or tablet is not advised for this training
Specific Course Requirements
Understand the PICO process. (PPPT slides and/or video will be sent in advance)
Understand MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). (PPPT slides and /or video will be sent in advance)
Librarian
Sligo University Hospital
helen.clark@hse.ie