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Sep 28
2023
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Literature Reviews Beyond PubMed: Crafting Effective Searches in Other Databases
Instructor(s):
Christopher Stave
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At Stanford, we have access to a remarkable array of research literature databases, many of which contain relevant content not included in PubMed. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear how to identify these alternate databases, much less craft effective strategies for searching them. This session is designed to help Stanford faculty, ...
Oct 09
2023
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Using Embase for Comprehensive Literature Searching
Instructor(s):
Connie Wong
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Learn about Embase, a European biomedical literature database, and discover the secrets of effective literature searching in this workshop. Attendees will learn how to use controlled vocabulary (Emtree), field tags, and proximity operators to develop more sophisticated searches.
Please note: This class will be held via Zoom and recorded. You will ...
Oct 24
2023
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Systematic Versus Scoping Reviews: Which is Right for You? How Can the Library Help?
Instructor(s):
Chris Stave
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43
In this 50 minute presentation, you’ll learn about the differences between Systematic and Scoping Reviews. Both have become increasingly popular, but the rationale about when to choose one versus the other can be confusing. The presentation will also demonstrate how Lane’s Research & Instruction librarians can facilitate the development either ...