Information Skills Training Timetable

Winter 2020

NICE Evidence Search: Finding High Quality Internet Information (1½ hours)
How to find high quality information on the internet using sources such as NICE Evidence Search, the TRIP database, e-journals and e-books.  The role of an NHS Athens password is explained.​
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  • Monday 13th January 9am Hospital
  • ​Wednesday 22nd January 1pm Oak House
  • Tuesday 28th January 9am RCHC
  • Thursday 6th February 1pm Hospital
  • Monday 10th February 9am Oak House
  • Tuesday 25th February 9am Hospital
Effective Literature Searching: Using Healthcare Databases (1½ hours)
An introduction to how to access and search biomedical databases such as Medline & CINAHL to find specific published evidence for patient care, education, research or audit. 
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  • ​Monday 13th January 11am Hospital
  • ​Wednesday 22nd January 3pm Oak House
  • Tuesday 28th January 11am RCHC
  • Thursday 6th February 3pm Hospital
  • Monday 10th February 11am Oak House
  • Tuesday 25th February 11am Hospital
​Finding the Evidence: Systematic Reviews & the Cochrane Library (1½ hours)
An introduction to systematic reviews, how they are produced and their role in healthcare.
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  • Tuesday 21st January 9am Hospital
  • Wednesday 5th February 9am Oak House
  • Thursday 13th February 9am RCHC
  • Monday 24th February 1pm Hospital
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​Interpreting the Evidence: An Introduction to Critical Appraisal (1½ hours)
An introduction to why it is important to evaluate evidence for its quality, results and applicability.​
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  • Tuesday 21st January 11am Hospital
  • Wednesday 5th February 11am Oak House
  • Thursday 13th February 11am RCHC
  • Monday 24th February 3pm Hospital
Twitter: an overview of this social networking service (1½ hours)
An explanation of this microblogging site and of good practice in using social media in general.  It will cover setting up and using an account with an emphasis on finding quality information.

  • Thursday 16th January 9am Oak House
  • Thursday 23rd January 1pm Hospital
  • Tuesday 4th February 9am Hospital
  • Wednesday 19th February 9am RCHC

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Evidence at the Point of Care: Dynamed and BMJ Best Practice (½ hour)
An overview of these resources that display the latest research evidence in an easy to use format.
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  • Thursday 16th January 11am Oak House
  • Thursday 23rd January 3pm Hospital
  • Tuesday 4th February 11am Hospital
  • Wednesday 19th February 11am RCHC
AnatomyTV (½ hour)
An explanation of this 3D Anatomy package which includes videos, MRIs and cross sections.​

  • Thursday 16th January 12 noon Oak House
  • Thursday 23rd January 4pm Hospital
  • Tuesday 4th February 12 noon Hospital
  • Wednesday 19th February 12 noon RCHC
​We can also provide tailored individual and departmental training at other times or locations to meet your needs.
Please contact us: 01790 424642/44 rgh-tr.libraryhealthcare@nhs.net or call in to see us at Oak House or Rotherham Hospital. 
Do you run a journal club or are you thinking of starting one?
We offer support and training in setting up a journal club and helping you maintain your existing club. Visit our Journal Club Support Service pages to find out how we can help.