Overview
All sessions are held either in the Training Room in Canterbury Medical Library (on the 6th floor of the University of Otago Christchurch (UOC) building), or via Zoom.
If via Zoom, an invitation will be sent to you when you book (see 'How to book' below).
Other sessions for individuals or groups can be arranged, as can training on other library resources.
Session schedule and content
NOTE: Dates and times may be subject to change at short notice.
| Session title |
2023 Date and time |
Session content |
| Demystifying the OVID Databases |
Tuesday 14 February,
10.00–11.00am, Zoom
Thursday 20 April,
2.00–3.00pm
Tuesday 8 August,
10.00–11.00am, Zoom
Thursday 12 October,
2.00–3.00pm |
- Developing a search strategy
- Making the most of subject headings
- Using the tree or thesaurus
- Benefits of textword searching
- Truncation and wildcards
- OR vs AND
- Useful limits
- Finding the articles
- Emailing or saving your favourite references and articles
- Saving your search
|
| Cracking CINAHL and Emcare (for Nursing and Allied Health) |
Wednesday 15 March,
11.00–12.00pm
Wednesday 26 July,
2.00–3.00pm, Zoom |
- Developing a search strategy
- Making the most of subject headings, including CINAHL headings
- Benefits of textword searching
- Truncation
- OR vs AND
- Useful limits
- Finding the articles
- Emailing or saving your favourite references and articles
- Saving your search
|
| Beginner's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Resources |
Thursday 2 March,
10.30–11.30am
Tuesday 18 July,
2.00–3.00pm, Zoom |
- What is evidence based practice (EBP)?
- What makes a resource evidence-based?
- Useful EBP resources
- Tips for finding what you need in EBP resources
|
| Unravelling EndNote (Basic) |
Thursday 16 February,
10.00–11.00am, Zoom
Thursday 9 March,
2.00–3.00pm
Thursday 18 May,
10.00–11.00am
Thursday 20 July,
2.00–3.00pm, Zoom
Tuesday 22 August,
10.00–11.00am, Zoom
Tuesday 19 September,
2.00–3.00pm |
- What is EndNote?
- Creating an EndNote library
- Adding references to your EndNote library
- Housekeeping
- Adding and storing PDFs in your library
- Backing up your library
- Using EndNote with Word to create beautiful bibliographies
|
| Information Overview and Tips for Thesis and Dissertation Students |
Tuesday 28 February,
11.00–12.00pm
Wednesday 8 November,
11.00–12.00pm |
- How library staff can help
- Guide to LibGuides
- Overview of databases for different disciplines
- Tips to keep on top of your searches
- Highlighting the value of reference management software
- Other sources of valuable information
|
How to book
Email librarycml.uoc@otago.ac.nz to reserve a spot. or just turn up on the day for an in-person (non-Zoom) session.
Email librarycml.uoc@otago.ac.nz to arrange an individual or custom session.
Burwood or Princess Margaret Hospital based staff
Contact Debra Morgan to discuss your training:
Tel +64 3 337 7698 (ext 99940 or 66698)
Email debra.morgan@cdhb.health.nz
Printable version of sessions
2023 sessions and content (PDF)
