Information skills workshops and tutorials

This 1.5 hour one-to-one tutorial offers you the opportunity to learn from a professional searcher on how to effectively use medical databases.

Topics covered include how to:

• Access and get the best out of medical databases, including Medline, Embase, AMED, DH-Data and the Cochrane Library
• Build effective search strategies
• Improve your searching skills

It may not be possible to cover all the databases in one tutorial session; if this occurs further sessions can be booked in with Library staff.

These sessions are also convenient for those who cannot attend the Introduction to literature searching and/or Advanced literature searching workshop dates.

This 45 minute session with a professional searcher is tailored to your information needs, concentrating on your search questions and what techniques and tools you can use to search databases effectively.

Please note you are required to prepare a search strategy in advance and bring it with you to your session.

You must have completed at least the Introduction to literature searching workshop or had an individual database tutorial from Library staff before booking this session.

This one hour tutorial focuses on Mendeley, a free academic software which allows you to collect, manage and share references you find as part of your research. Medical students and researchers will find this tool useful when conducting research projects.

Topics covered include how to:

• Keep all your documents in one place and access them across various devices
• Read, highlight, annotate and share PDFs
• Insert citations, bibliographies and create new citation styles
• Share and collaborate with like-minded researchers via private or public groups
• Share your own publications worldwide

You must have a Mendeley account before attending this tutorial. You can register for an account at www.mendeley.com. The software is available on your computer and can be downloaded as an app on mobile or tablet.

For further information about upcoming workshops or to book an individual tutorial contact the Library on 020 7290 2940 or email litsearch@rsm.ac.uk.

Group workshops are available 9am – 1pm monthly on a rotating basis. Please see below for upcoming dates.

Individual tutorials should be booked at least one week in advance to ensure staff availability.

Group workshops

RSM/Library members: Free
Corporate members: £120 per person
Non-members: £120 (includes a free temporary library pass to be used on the day)

(Corporate members/Non-members: Credit or debit card details are required in advance to secure your booking. No refunds can be given if you do not attend on the day of a group workshop and have not cancelled your booking at least 48 hours prior to the day.)

Individual tutorials

RSM/Library members: Free
Corporate members/non-members: £30 per hour

All prices are inclusive of VAT where applicable.