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Objectives:
To provide regular users with a general overview of the interface, features and functionality of The Cochrane Library and a review of recent enhancements.
Description:
This workshop is designed for regular searchers of The Cochrane Library. It will provide a general overview of the interface, features and functionality, and review recent and upcoming enhancements for the search feature. The session will include hands-on time to allow participants to search The Cochrane Library online via www.thecochranelibrary.com. The workshop will provide participants with the understanding of The Cochrane Library search engine including Boolean and proximity operators, Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), creating and maintaining search strategies, citation export and alerting services. Users will also gain experience in using reference linking via CrossRef and PubMed: an initiative to enable users to click on a reference in The Cochrane Library and be taken directly to the cited material.
To provide regular users with a general overview of the interface, features and functionality of The Cochrane Library and a review of recent enhancements.
Description:
This workshop is designed for regular searchers of The Cochrane Library. It will provide a general overview of the interface, features and functionality, and review recent and upcoming enhancements for the search feature. The session will include hands-on time to allow participants to search The Cochrane Library online via www.thecochranelibrary.com. The workshop will provide participants with the understanding of The Cochrane Library search engine including Boolean and proximity operators, Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), creating and maintaining search strategies, citation export and alerting services. Users will also gain experience in using reference linking via CrossRef and PubMed: an initiative to enable users to click on a reference in The Cochrane Library and be taken directly to the cited material.