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Literature Searching

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Literature Searching

We can conduct literature searches to find the evidence you need for an informed decision.

If you would like us to conduct a literature search, go to the bottom of this page and complete the form as indicated.

Self-help guides and Information skills training opportunities

We’ve compiled a list of useful tools below which can help you improve your literature searching skills including the NEW STEPS e-learning modules developed by librarians for NHS staff and students.

Literature Searching Protocols 2019 [PDF]

Literature Searching Protocols 2019 Appendix [PDF]

Search strategy template [word document]

Literature Searching STEPS modules: These e-learning modules are designed to help the healthcare workforce (clinical and non-clinical) build confidence to search published literature for articles and evidence relevant to their work, study and research. The modules are short (each taking no more than 20 minutes to complete) and may be ‘dipped into’ for reference, or completed to obtain a certificate. There are modules suitable for novice searchers and those wishing to refresh their knowledge:

Module 1  Introduction to searching

Module 2   Where do I start searching?

Module 3  How do I start to develop a search strategy?

Module 4   Too many results? How to narrow your search

Module 5   Too few results? How to broaden your search

Module 6   Searching with subject headings

Module 7 How to search the Healthcare Databases (HDAS)

The following animations are available to help you apply OR/AND in your searches.

Full length animation OR/AND

Short animation OR

Short animation AND

NHS Evidence Introductory Guide to Searching

Self-Study Guides

You can also contact one of our Librarians to discuss your training needs and request support

Training Courses [Hyperlink]  available on demand and by arrangement to assist with planning and carrying out literature searches.

If what you need is not on our current course list please contact us to see how we can help or to suggest new courses/training.

To request a search complete the online form

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Timescale for results

Priority will be give to searches supporting an urgent clinical need. Please note that we require a minimum of 10 working days for a full search service: librarians may contact you to discuss your search requirements. Deadlines may need to be negotiated during periods of high demand.

It is important to give us a specific date in order to assist our work planning.

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