Library Tutorials
The Health Sciences Library has assembled and developed online tutorials to help users meet their informational needs.
Database Help
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Academic Search Premier: Basic Searching (EBSCO)
A multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,650 journals -
Academic Search Premier: Visual Search (EBSCO)
Visual Search retrieves information arranged in graphical interactive modes. -
CINAHL Help Sheets & User Guides
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CINAHL with Full Text
The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), is the most comprehensive resource for nursing and allied health literature -
ClinicalTrials Online Training
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Cochrane Library
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EBSCO Tutorials
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Entrez Databases
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Essential Evidence Plus Tutorial
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Gene Frequently Asked Questions
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MD Consult
5 minute overview on how to get the most out of MD Consult. -
MEDLINE/PubMed and Other Databases
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Micromedex Tutorial
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National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) resources.
Short video tutorials about using NCBI resources. -
NLM Gateway Help
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NLM Training Manuals and Resources
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OVID Training and Documentation
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PubMed Online Training
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Scopus
Cross-disciplinary database of scientific research literature, as well as coverage in technical, medical and social sciences (including arts and humanities) fields -
TOXNET and Beyond Training Class Schedule and Workbook
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UpToDate Demos
Library Access
MEDLINE
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Chapter 1 - What is MEDLINE?
Learn how to access MEDLINE (Ovid) from the UPSTATE Health Sciences Library website. -
Chapter 2 - Accessing MEDLINE (Ovid) at the UPSTATE Health Sciences Library
Learn how to access MEDLINE (Ovid) from the UPSTATE Health Sciences Library website. -
Chapter 3 - Using Medical Subject Headings (MESH)
Learn about Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), and how to use them while searching in MEDLINE (Ovid). -
Chapter 4 - Using PICO
Learn how to use PICO, a strategy for identifying the correct keywords to use in a medical literature search. Apply PICO to a clinical scenario and use the components to form a clinical question. -
Chapter 5 - Broad Searches & Scope Notes in MEDLINE (Ovid)
Explanation of how to do a broad search using a medical subject heading in MEDLINE (Ovid). -
Chapter 6 - Using Explode & Focus in MEDLINE (Ovid)
Explanation of what the Explode and Focus features do in MEDLINE (Ovid), along with an example of narrowing a search using the Focus feature. -
Chapter 7 - Applying Subheadings - MEDLINE (Ovid)
Explanation of how to apply subheadings in MEDLINE (Ovid) to narrow a search. -
Chapter 8 - Applying Limits & Combining Searches in MEDLINE (Ovid)
View a sample search where limits are applied to further narrow the search results. This chapter also discusses how to combine searches in MEDLINE (Ovid). -
Chapter 9 - Final Search Results & Review - MEDLINE (Ovid)
A review of the search strategy used in MEDLINE (Ovid) to retrieve a list of results on the topic. -
Searching in MEDLINE (Ovid)
Tutorial created by the UPSTATE Health Sciences Library to assist with advanced searching in MEDLINE (Ovid). Includes chapters on using PICO, explode & focus, subheadings, limits, combining searches, and more.
New York State Library
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Chapter 1 - What is the New York State Library (NYSL)
A description of what the New York State Library is and who has access, specifically focusing on the collections of full text medical and science journals available through the NYSL. -
Chapter 2 - Accessing the NYSL and applying for a NYSL Borrower’s Card
To access the NYSL collection, users must apply for a NYSL Borrower’s Card. Learn how to apply for the card and how the UPSTATE Health Sciences Library can help facilitate the application process. -
Chapter 3 - Accessing and Logging in to the New York State Library Journals
Learn where to go to access the NYSL journals through the UPSTATE Health Sciences Library Homepage. Search for a journal, login to the NYSL using your borrower’s card # and pin, then access the full text journal or article you need. -
Chapter 4 - NYSL Info for Research Employees & Graduate Students
Research employees and graduate students at UPSTATE Medical University will learn about the options they have for accessing journals through the New York State Library, primarily through the use of Illiad. Produced by the UPSTATE Health Sciences Library. -
Chapter 5 - Accessing Full Text NYSL Journals through PubMed
Learn to set up a filter in PubMed that links you to articles that are full text through the New York State Library, NYSL.
Research Assistance
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Evidence Based Medicine- Guide to Research Methods from SUNY Downstate
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Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine
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Library Resources for Mobile Devices from UNC
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RefWorks 2.0
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RefWorks Tutorials
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Tutorials from Stony Brook HSL
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Upstate RefWorks 2.0 User Guide
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