CIAP Education  
 
 

Education Schedule - January to March 2010


Contact details

Please contact your library or CIAP to discuss your training requests.

E: ciap@hss.health.nsw.gov.au
T: 1800 824 279 (during business hrs)


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January | February | March

Date Session AHS Time Session Information

January 2009

12.01.10 CINAHL Plus with Full Text SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
14.00 – 16.00 How to search CINAHL Plus on the EBSCOhost platform. Prerequisite: CIAP Database Searching 1.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557)
14.01.10 Introduction to OvidSP ALL 09.00 – 10.00 Designed for either novice or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface, including: NLP and Syntax searching; Search Aid; Linking to Full Text; RSS feeds; and Search Result Management Tools.
 Register Here
14.01.10 Medline on OvidSP ALL 11:00 - 12:00 Designed for more experienced users who are familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of Medline using OvidSP's features.
 Register Here
14.01.10 Books at Ovid on OvidSP ALL 14:00 - 15:00 Designed for all users, whether novice or experienced. Detailed demonstration include: Browsing and/or Searching, Natural Language Searching, Ranking, Passage Retrieval, and Keyword Searching.
 Register Here
14.01.10 Introduction to Nursing@Ovid ALL 15:00 - 16:00 Designed for all users--novice or experienced. Detailed demonstration including: Browsing and/or Searching, Natural Language Searching, Ranking, Passage Retrieval, and Keyword Searching.
 Register Here
15.01.10 EMBASE on OvidSP ALL 09:00 - 10:00 Designed for more experienced users who are familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of EMBASE using OvidSP's features.
 Register Here
15.01.10 Introduction to OvidSP ALL 11.00 – 12.00 Designed for either novice or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface, including: NLP and Syntax searching; Search Aid; Linking to Full Text; RSS feeds; and Search Result Management Tools.
 Register Here
15.01.10 Journals at Ovid on OvidSP ALL 14.00 – 15.00 Designed for all users, whether novice or experienced. Includes a detailed demonstration of Browsing, Issue List, Table of Contents, Field Searching, Saving a Search, PDF, Graphics, and Jumpstarts.
 Register Here
15.01.10 Introduction to OvidSP ALL 15.00 – 16.00 Designed for either novice or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface, including: NLP and Syntax searching; Search Aid; Linking to Full Text; RSS feeds; and Search Result Management Tools.
 Register Here
21.01.10 CIAP Database Searching 1 SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
09.30 – 12.30 How to search MEDLINE, EMBASE & PsycINFO databases.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557).
22.01.10 Making the Most Out of CIAP Resources (Medline) WSAHS -
Westmead Hospital Library
09.00 – 13.00 This session looks at searching using Medline on OvidSP.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Ratnes Singham (02 9845 6262; Ratnes_Singham@wsahs.nsw.gov.au).
28.01.10 The Cochrane Library - An Introduction ALL 16.00 – 17.00 A brief introduction to evidence-based medicine, The Cochrane Library and the Cochrane Collaboration and a live demonstration and explanation of browsing and searching The Cochrane Library. There will be an associated teleconference with opportunities for you to ask questions throughout the session.
Register Here
29.01.10 Introduction to OvidSP ALL 09.00 – 10.00 Designed for either novice or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface, including: NLP and Syntax searching; Search Aid; Linking to Full Text; RSS feeds; and Search Result Management Tools.
 Register Here
29.01.10 Medline on OvidSP ALL 11:00 - 12:00 Designed for more experienced users who are familiar with the basic functionality of OvidSP. Includes a detailed search demonstration of Medline using OvidSP's features.
 Register Here
29.01.10 Introduction to OvidSP ALL 14.00 – 15.00 Designed for either novice or experienced users who may need to refresh basic skills. This course will highlight the features and functionality of the OvidSP interface, including: NLP and Syntax searching; Search Aid; Linking to Full Text; RSS feeds; and Search Result Management Tools.
 Register Here
29.01.10 Books at Ovid on OvidSP ALL 15:00 - 16:00 Designed for all users, whether novice or experienced. Detailed demonstration include: Browsing and/or Searching, Natural Language Searching, Ranking, Passage Retrieval, and Keyword Searching.
 Register Here

February 2010

04.02.10 ABC of CIAP SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
10.30 – 12.00 An introduction to the resources available through CIAP.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557).
12.02.10 CINAHL Plus with Full Text SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
10.00 – 12.00 How to search CINAHL Plus on the EBSCOhost platform. Prerequisite: CIAP Database Searching 1.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557).
12.02.10 Making the Most Out of CIAP Resources (Medline) WSAHS -
Westmead Hospital Library
09.00 – 13.00 This session looks at searching using Medline on OvidSP.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Ratnes Singham (02 9845 6262; Ratnes_Singham@wsahs.nsw.gov.au).
17.02.10 Introduction to CIAP SSWAHS -
Campbelltown Hospital (Clinical Library)
13.00 – 16.00 A basic introduction to CIAP access and resources.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Jacqueline Smith, Library Manager (02 4634 3941; macarthurbowral.library@sswahs.nsw.gov.au).
One-to-one CIAP sessions are also available at any time during Library hours, by appointment (02 4634 3944).
19.02.10 CIAP Database Searching 1 SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
09.30 – 12.30 How to search MEDLINE, EMBASE & PsycINFO databases.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557).
24.02.10 CIAP Database Searching 2 SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
09.30 – 12.00 Advanced searching of MEDLINE, EMBASE & PsycINFO databases. Prerequisite: CIAP Database Searching 1.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557).
26.02.10 Making the Most Out of CIAP Resources (CINAHL) WSAHS -
Westmead Hospital Library
09.00 – 13.00 This session looks at searching using CINAHL on the EBSCOhost platform.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Ratnes Singham (02 9845 6262; Ratnes_Singham@wsahs.nsw.gov.au).

March 2010

02.03.10 Introduction to CIAP WAAHS -
Blacktown Hospital Library
10.00 – 12.00 An introductory session to the resources in CIAP.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Marie Rosenthal, Librarian (02 9881 8369; Marie_Rosenthal@wsahs.nsw.gov.au).
05.03.10 An Introduction to CIAP Resources WSAHS -
Westmead Hospital Library
09.30 – 12.00 This course covers CIAP resources such as MIMS, Micromedex, STAT!Ref, MD Consult and more.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Ratnes Singham (02 9845 6262; Ratnes_Singham@wsahs.nsw.gov.au).
08.03.10 Advanced CIAP Searching SSWAHS -
Campbelltown Hospital
(Clinical Library)
09.00 – 12.00 A hands-on look at advanced searching techniques for CIAP resources.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Jacqueline Smith, Library Manager (02 4634 3941; macarthurbowral.library@sswahs.nsw.gov.au).
One-to-one CIAP sessions are also available at any time during Library hours, by appointment (02 4634 3944).
09.03.10 CIAP Database Searching 1 SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
13.00 – 16.00 How to search MEDLINE, EMBASE & PsycINFO databases.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557).
10.03.10 CIAP for Nurses NSCCAHS -
Gosford Hospital
(Library Training Room)
14.30 – 15.30 An overview of the main nursing resources available on CIAP. The aim is to familiarise participants with resources specifically supporting evidence-based nursing practice, including the CINAHL, Maternity & Infant Care, and Nursing Consult databases.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Suzanne Lewis (02 4320 3623; slewis@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au).
18.03.10 CINAHL Plus with Full Text SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
14.00 – 16.00 How to search CINAHL Plus on the EBSCOhost platform. Prerequisite: CIAP Database Searching 1.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557).
19.03.10 Making the Most Out of CIAP Resources (Medline) WSAHS -
Westmead Hospital Library
09.00 – 13.00 This session looks at searching using Medline on OvidSP.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Ratnes Singham 02 9845 6262, Ratnes_Singham@wsahs.nsw.gov.au
22.03.10 CIAP Database Searching 2 SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
13.30 – 16.00 Advanced searching of MEDLINE, EMBASE & PsycINFO databases. Prerequisite: CIAP Database Searching 1.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557).
25.03.10 Introduction to Database Searching-- MEDLINE NSCCAHS -
Royal North Shore Hospital
(Training Room, Douglas Piper Library)
11.00 – 12.00 A basic introduction to searching the medical literature using the MEDLINE database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Bonnie Cheng (02 9926 4509; bcheng@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au).
25.03.10 Introduction to Database Searching-- CINAHL NSCCAHS -
Gosford Hospital
(Library Training Room)
14.30 – 15.30 A basic introduction to searching the nursing and allied health literature using the CINAHL database on CIAP. The aim is to enable participants to search effectively for published research.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Suzanne Lewis (02 4320 3623; slewis@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au).
30.03.10 Finding the Evidence: the Cochrane Library SSWAHS -
Liverpool Hospital
(Education Centre, Level 1, Ken Merten Library)
13.00 – 16.00 Searching the Cochrane Library of evidence-based information on health care interventions. Prerequisite: CIAP Database Searching 1.
Enquiries and registrations, contact Gia Vigh, Deputy Library Manager (02 9828 3557).
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