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 Our etutorial Searching with Ebsco Databases will help you to get to grips with this key database platform. Use essential healthcare databases such as cinahl and medline to find articles and evidence for your assignments and to support confident clinical decisions. Complete the tutorial and you'll learn: How to access databases such as cinahl and medline How to run searches and use advanced features to quickly find the articles you need How to use the My Ebsco options to save and manage your searches and results Recently updated to include ebsco videos using the new interface layout and my ebsco features. For more help using databases please see our website .

 Ebsco are delivering training on the new ebsco databases interface this month. Advanced Searching for CINAHL in EBSCOhost This 60-minute session will introduce advanced search concepts for searching in CINAHL on the EBSCOhost interface. In this session we will look at navigating the interface, the use of CINAHL (Subject) Headings, the application of filters, reviewing available options to save, share, download and export search results, as well as saving, editing and downloading searches. Please book online: • Thursday, 3rd September @ 2.00pm  • Wednesday, 16th September @ 10.00am 

   The NHS ebsco databases allow you to complete comprehensive literature searches to obtain research articles. The interface has been updated and navigation options have changed. Please take a look at our micro-learning object Quick Start: NHS Ebsco Databases for a quick overview of the changes, includes interactive screen-shots. home page of the quick start learning object

Ebsco are running training during July to demonstrate the new interfaces for ebscohost databases (Cinahl and medline) and the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub. Please feel free to sign up for this free training.   Advanced Searching new EBSCOhost – Navigation Changes [NHS England] This 60-minute session will introduce advanced search concepts for searching CINAHL on the new EBSCOhost interface, including a review of the navigation changes, NHS Librarians in England. In this session we will look at keyword and subject searching, use of precision (proximity) operators, combining searches in the Search History and reviewing available options to save, share, download and export search results, as well as saving, editing and downloading searches, according to the new navigation features. •       Thursday, 9th July @ 2.00pm Book online Systematic Searching in MEDLINE on the new EBSCOhost This 60-minute session will introduce advanced search concepts for searchi...

 Ebsco is changing the interface for its databases, such as Cinahl and Medline. These databases are used for running literature searches. The platform for ebsco databases is also called ebscohost. The change is expected to take place on the 14th July. Have you saved searches or search alerts? You will need to act to avoid losing things you have saved. Why is EBSCOhost changing? There has been little change to EBSCO databases over a number of years. EBSCO say the new version will offer an enhanced experience and allow the addition of new features. What isn’t changing? Your access to EBSCO databases will continue to be via the Health library website and your existing NHS OpenAthens login. The account you use to save things (My EBSCO) will be retained although some content will be lost if you do not act. What do I need to do? Will I lose my saved searches? If you do not use EBSCOhost or ebsco databases then no action is required. If you do use EBSCOhost or ebsco databases then ther...

 The NHS will be moving to a new version of the EBSCOhost interface used to search journal literature including the CINAHL database. The transition is expected to take place on the 14th July. Action may be required if you have have saved searches and regular alerts set up. You can continue to access the databases from the Health Library website , using your NHS OpenAthens username. We will share opportunities to learn more about how to search on the new EBSCOhost shortly. Some FAQs have been created to support the change – please do look and take action to ensure you do not lose saved work. What is happening to EBSCOhost and what do I need to do as a user?

Ebsco databases such as Cinahl and Medline are essential resources to search to get articles for your assignments. Make sure you are up-to-date with the recent changes and are making the most of this valuable resource. Learn about the key features and benefits of Ebsco databases by completing our online tutorial Searching with Ebsco databases . You'll learn What Ebsco databases are Why they are so useful to you How to run a search The tutorial includes video demonstrations from ebsco, an avatar offering hints and tips and a quick quiz. Don't miss out on this key resource. Please note that the Ebsco updated interface currently only applies to the Keele University Ebsco resource. The NHS databases will not be updated until the Summer of 2026. More Help See the Health Library website for more tutorials on resources and to develop your search skills Book a training session  for more help finding articles Contact the Health Library with any queries

 Ebsco are running 2 training courses this month. These courses cover the new ebsco database interface and will only be suitable for our Keele University users. Please click the link to book your place. Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost – Part 1 Searching (60 mins) The first of a two part session will introduce the concepts of searching the healthcare literature to support systematic reviews from initial framing of a question, to demonstrate search using PICO(T), searching both keywords and subject terms for CINAHL and MEDLINE on the new EBSCOhost interface. Tuesday 6th January - 10.30am Wednesday 21st January - 2.30pm Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost – Part 2 Managing Results (60 mins) This session will introduce options for managing search results after searching the literature on CINAHL and MEDLINE, on the new EBSCOhost interface, in support of systematic reviews. Tuesday 13th January - 10.30am Wednesday 28th January - 2.30pm

 Ebsco offer a range of training webinars for users of their main databases. Sessions are delivered as webinars, please sign-up online: Creating Alerts in CINAHL and MEDLINE (45 mins) This session will demonstrate how to keep current with the healthcare literature using search and publications alerts on the EBSCOhost interface. •       Thursday, 23rd May @ 10.00am Systematic Searching in MEDLINE on EBSCOhost (60 mins) This session will introduce advanced search concepts for searching MEDLINE. In this session we will look at developing a complex search strategy, incorporating wildcards and proximity search operators, running freetext and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) searches, and applying available filters to focus search results. •  Thursday, 9th May @ 10.00am   •  Tuesday, 21st May @ 10.00am   Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 1 This 60-minute session will introduce the concepts of searching the healthcare liter...

 The following webinars are available from the Ebsco training team. Please use the links to book a session directly with ebsco: Seven Steps to the Perfect PICO Search in CINAHL (60 mins) CINAHL Ultimate is just one of the information resources a nursing researcher can utilise to execute perfect PICO search. Considered to the definitive tool for nursing and allied health professionals, CINAHL Ultimate provides fast, easy access to top nursing and allied health journals, evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons, and continuing education modules. Join this 60-minute webinar to learn more about using the PICO clinical framework to structure a search and retrieve relevant, UK-specific content. • Monday, 15th April @ 2.30pm   • Tuesday, 30th April @ 10.00am   Creating Alerts in CINAHL and MEDLINE (45 mins) This session will demonstrate how to keep current with the healthcare literature using search and publications alerts on the EBSCOhost interface. • Thursda...

 NHS staff can get quick access to articles from your NHS resources via the Ebsco mobile app. This app gives you access to a simplified version of the NHS Knowledge & Library Hub. Great features include: Simple search across multiple NHS resources Read articles and some ebooks Listen to text whilst on the go Bookmark links to articles Share articles with your colleagues To install the App Search your store for Ebsco Mobile Download and install the app To log in first select "Access with your institution" – search for your institution name. Check which institution name you need  from our web page Enter your NHS OpenAthens username / password. You will now be logged in. You can start a search, browse recently viewed content, link to full-text, bookmark content and share content. Watch the video tutorial from Ebsco for a quick demonstration of the app. Remember to log in as above.

  This February, EBSCO will be running a series of four training workshops called ‘Seven Steps to the Perfect PICO search in CINAHL’ for both library teams and specifically all CINAHL end users.. Join this 60-minute webinar to learn more about using the PICO clinical framework to structure a search and retrieve relevant, UK-specific content: Thursday, 1st February @ 10.00am   Tuesday, 6th February 2.00pm   Wednesday, 21st February 10.00am   Monday, 26th February 2.00pm

 Ebsco are offering a number of webinars to help users get to grips with their healthcare-based databases. These are available to NHS users as well as students. Searching CINAHL Databases – Basic level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce basic searching concepts on CINAHL (for all versions) the most widely used and respected research tool for nurses, students and allied health professionals. In this session we will look at keyword (free text) searching, refining search results, viewing, printing & emailing results. •       Monday, 9th October @ 12.00pm  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-basic-level?month=2023-10&date=2023-10-09 Searching CINAHL Databases – Advanced level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce more advanced search concepts on CINAHL (for all versions). In this session we will look at Subject Searching, combining search results, saving and re-running saved searches, creating, and sharing cus...

 Training courses available from Ebsco. Please click the link to book. Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 1 – Searching (60-minutes) This session will introduce the concepts of searching the healthcare literature to support systematic reviews from initial framing of a question, to demonstrate searching using one example of a framework – PICO - searching both keywords and subject terms for CINAHL and MEDLINE on the EBSCOhost interface. •       Monday, 5th June @ 12.00pm  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/supporting-systematic-reviews-using-ebscohost-part-one?month=2023-06&date=2023-06-05 Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 2 – Managing Results (60 minutes) This session will introduce options for managing search results after searching the literature on CINAHL and MEDLINE, in support of systematic reviews. This session will look at available options including using personal Folders to store and retrieve searches and r...

 Training is available from Ebsco on using Medline. Click on the links below to book: Systematic Searching in MEDLINE on EBSCOhost (60 mins) This session will introduce advanced search concepts for searching MEDLINE. In this session we will look at developing a complex search strategy, incorporating wildcards and proximity search operators, running freetext and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) searches, and applying available filters to focus search results. •       Wednesday, 14th June @ 12.00pm  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/systematic-searching-medline?month=2023-06&date=2023-06-14 Creating Alerts in CINAHL and MEDLINE (45 mins) This session will demonstrate how to keep current with the healthcare literature using search and publications alerts on the EBSCOhost interface. •       Tuesday, 27th June @ 10.00am  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/creating-search-alerts-in-cinahl-medline?month=2023-06&date=202...

 Ebsco are offering online training in using Cinahl, the main nursing database. Click on the link associated with each course to book. Searching CINAHL Databases – Basic level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce basic searching concepts on CINAHL, the most widely used and respected research tool for nurses, students and allied health professionals. In this session we will look at keyword (free text) searching, refining search results, viewing, printing & emailing results. •       Tuesday, 6th June @ 10.00am  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-basic-level?month=2023-06&date=2023-06-06 Searching CINAHL Databases – Advanced level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce more advanced search concepts on CINAHL. In this session we will look at Subject Searching, combining search results, saving and re-running saved searches, creating, and sharing custom folders. •       Thursday, 29t...

 Training from the Ebsco team: Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 1 – Searching (60-minutes) This session will introduce the concepts of searching the healthcare literature to support systematic reviews from initial framing of a question, to demonstrate searching using one example of a framework – PICO - searching both keywords and subject terms for CINAHL and MEDLINE on the EBSCOhost interface. •       Tuesday, 4th April @ 10.00am  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/supporting-systematic-reviews-using-ebscohost-part-one?month=2023-04&date=2023-04-04 Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 2 – Managing Results (60 minutes) This session will introduce options for managing search results after searching the literature on CINAHL and MEDLINE, in support of systematic reviews. This session will look at available options including using personal Folders to store and retrieve searches and references exporting to bibliographic so...

 Online training sessions available from the Ebsco team: Searching CINAHL Databases – Basic level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce basic searching concepts on CINAHL, the most widely used and respected research tool for nurses, students and allied health professionals. In this session we will look at keyword (free text) searching, refining search results, viewing, printing & emailing results. •       Monday, 3rd April @ 12.00pm  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-basic-level?month=2023-04&date=2023-04-03 Searching CINAHL Databases – Advanced level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce more advanced search concepts on CINAHL. In this session we will look at Subject Searching, combining search results, saving and re-running saved searches, creating, and sharing custom folders. •       Wednesday, 22nd March @ 12.00pm  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-databas...

 Training is being offered by the team at Ebsco: Systematic Searching in MEDLINE on EBSCOhost (60 mins) This session will introduce advanced search concepts for searching MEDLINE. In this session we will look at developing a complex search strategy, incorporating wildcards and proximity search operators, running freetext and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) searches, and applying available filters to focus search results. In addition, saving and exporting search results in bibliographic management software, will also be demonstrated. Tuesday, 21st March @ 10.00am  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/systematic-searching-medline?month=2023-03&date=2023-03-21 Wednesday, 26th April @ 12.00pm  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/systematic-searching-medline?month=2023-04&date=2023-04-26

  There is a wealth of information available via NHS-subscribed specialist databases. But which do you need? Cinahl? Psychinfo? Medline? Emcare? Embase? And where can you access them from? Take this quick interactive tutorial Which NHS database do you need? to get a recommended list. For more help with literature searching: Take a look at  more etutorials Book a training session Contact the Health Library