Medical LibraryDuring April, we looked at a range of tools to help you with critical appraisal of medical research articles. In the first week, we looked at the BMJ’s online ‘How to Read a Paper’ series, which is also available as a physical book, borrowable from the Medical Library. If you prefer a physical version of […]
Sneak preview of your new Medical Library
As we prepare for the grand reopening of the Clinical School next week, the Medical Library is taking shape, with layouts, new paint, and a lot of shiny new furniture. You’ll be able to see things for yourselves from 9am on Monday, but here’s a sneak preview. We’re going for a brighter colour scheme than […]
Resource of the month: systematic review tools
During March, we looked at range of tools to help you with your systematic review. In the first week we looked at resources to provide a framework for the write-up of your review. These would also help at the early stages of the systematic review with what information would be essential to record. PRISMA, with […]
Resource of the month: writing for publication tools
Following on from last month’s theme of looking at a range of different tools rather than a specific resource, this month we focused on tools to help with writing for publication. In the first week we looked at resources to help with the actual writing. How do you overcome the fear of the blank page? […]
Pop-up library on Monday in Addenbrooke’s concourse
Staff from the Medical Library will be returning to the Addenbrooke’s concourse for the second of our pop-up library events on Monday, 13th February. We’ll be there from 12pm and ready to answer any questions you may have about the library and what we can do for you. Drop by and say hello! We look […]
Resource of the Month: current awareness tools
Our resource of the month for January was a little different. As we were welcoming library users back after a holiday break, we thought they could use some tips about a bunch of different resources to help them keep their knowledge current and get up to date again. Current awareness tools are a really helpful […]
Resource of the Month: the Cochrane Library
Our resource of the month for December was the Cochrane Library, a great source of systematic reviews and other high-quality evidence. Our resource of the month is the @CochraneLibrary, a great source of systematic reviews&other high-quality evidence. https://t.co/vP5RG42EPY — Cambridge Medical Library (@cam_med_lib) December 2, 2016 We are always happy to provide training in searching […]
Upcoming training in the Medical Library
Do you need a refresher on literature searching? Are you struggling to manage data or references? Want to learn tips to improve your critical appraisal skills? The Medical Library is here to help you leap over any research hurdles. We have scheduled new training sessions covering the time from now until April, 2017. If you […]
National Ask A Pharmacist Week
This week is ‘Ask a Pharmacist’ week and, if you were in the Cambridge University Hospitals, that would mean approaching the team at the Medicines Information (MI) department, who offer staff and patients advice on all aspects of medication use. Ebraheem Junaid (pictured) and the team are keen users of the Medical Library to supplement […]
Resource of the Month: Web of Science
Our resource of the month for October was Web of Science, a multidisciplinary scientific database with the ability to search, measure and track citations (among other features). Our resource of the month is Web of Science -a multidisciplinary database with the ability to search&track citations https://t.co/E6aRLRKrqd — Cambridge Medical Library (@cam_med_lib) October 3, 2016 We […]