ABSTRACT

The rise of evidence-based healthcare has put emphasis on finding specific evidence. Trying to find exactly the right article you are looking for can be vital especially when meeting a tight deadline or trying to find evidence for a particular treatment. This book from the Harnessing Health Information series shows the reader how to find the exact article quickly and efficiently. Fully referenced, it includes handy information such as acronyms with full descriptions and the available search tools. It looks at how novice users can find information in a straightforward and friendly way.

chapter 1|10 pages

What is a health library?

chapter 2|10 pages

Understanding the library

chapter 3|6 pages

Key special collections in health

chapter 4|24 pages

Finding published materials

chapter 5|8 pages

The reference enquiry

chapter 6|6 pages

When it's not in the library 59

chapter 7|6 pages

The electronic age

chapter 8|10 pages

How to appraise your findings

chapter 9|6 pages

The future