Skip to main content

Become an efficient searcher – get the right skills, get the right information!

By

 Make sure you get to the right information you need quickly and efficiently. Learn how to improve your search skills and make the most of library resources such as databases. Elevate your assignments, enhance your career progression and upgrade your literature searching by training at the Health Library.

students working at computers in a library

We give you a range of training opportunities, designed specifically for students and NHS staff, by experienced, professional librarians.

Book a training course

Check the courses and workshops we have available to support your skills development:

  • Searching Keele healthcare databases
  • Searching NHS Ovid databases and other resources
  • Critical appraisal skills
  • Learn about health literacy and patient information
  • Get started with MS 365 Copilot chat

Sessions can be delivered online or in-person. Book a session for your team, attend an available date or arrange a 1-to-1 session.

Complete an etutorial

Complete your induction, get started with key resources and develop your basic search skills. Video demonstrations, activities and fun quizzes help you to start your searching journey so you can quickly find information.

Our information skills etutorial programme delivers quick online learning, available 24/7, convenient for you.

Check an online guide

More help is available in our Online Guides and Support section, including user guides, tutorials, videos and step-by-step instructions. This is an excellent resource to quickly check out how to use our popular resources.

Not what you need?

Get in touch if you need any more help. Our training and information support team are here to get you to the information you need.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Sunday opening hours to begin this Sunday

By
  We’re pleased to inform you that the Health Library in the CEC will now open on Sundays from   10am to 4pm  as part of a   six‑month trial , responding to feedback requesting additional opening hours. This trial period will allow us to assess demand, usage, and feedback before making any long‑term decisions. During Sunday opening, the Library will be available for  self‑service use only . Entry will be via the  wooden door to the Library on your right , through the entrance next to the bridge. Security staff will be present to look after the space and ensure a safe environment. During Sunday self‑service, you WILL be able to: Use your  Keelecard  or NHS Library card to swipe access the Library between  10am and 4pm Access the different study spaces and  NHS/Keele networked PCs  within the Library Issue and return items using the self‑service machine During Sunday self‑service, you WILL NOT be able to: Access the Library ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Struggling with Literature Searching? Your Health Library can help

By
  Whether you’re an undergraduate tackling your first systematic search, a postgraduate refining a dissertation, or a researcher navigating complex evidence resources, literature searching can feel overwhelming. Choosing the right databases, building effective search strategies and documenting your methods all take time and specialist knowledge. The Health Library is here to help students and researchers find the evidence they need, faster and with confidence. Our online information skills etutorials are designed to help you build strong searching skills, whenever and wherever you need them. Our bite‑sized tutorials guide you through: Turning your topic into a clear search question Choosing the right health databases Using keywords, subject headings, and boolean operators Searching effectively for articles, reviews and research evidence Saving, refining, and documenting your searches Perfect for students at all levels and busy researchers, the etutorials are flexible, pra...
Post a Comment
Read more

Keele Library Latest: Announcing a Library Fines Amnesty – Paving the wa...

By
Keele Library Latest: Announcing a Library Fines Amnesty – Paving the wa... : From 11th April until the end of semester , we are offering a fines amnesty*. We would really encourage you to use this as an opportunity t... This fines amnesty applies to NHS staff as well as Keele students. Remember that fines will still be applied to items that have been recalled.
Post a Comment
Read more