Introduction to LibrarySearch Session 6

The University of Toronto Libraries is introducing a new search system called LibrarySearch. Join us to learn how to discover books, e-books, journal articles, and more for your research, teaching, and learning. Participants will learn how to navigate the new search interface including how to use new features to access full text, to create citations, and to save your searches, and how to use advanced searching features like Boolean operators.

Introduction to LibrarySearch Session 5

The University of Toronto Libraries is introducing a new search system called LibrarySearch. Join us to learn how to discover books, e-books, journal articles, and more for your research, teaching, and learning. Participants will learn how to navigate the new search interface including how to use new features to access full text, to create citations, and to save your searches, and how to use advanced searching features like Boolean operators.

Introduction to LibrarySearch Session 4

The University of Toronto Libraries is introducing a new search system called LibrarySearch. Join us to learn how to discover books, e-books, journal articles, and more for your research, teaching, and learning. Participants will learn how to navigate the new search interface including how to use new features to access full text, to create citations, and to save your searches, and how to use advanced searching features like Boolean operators.

Introduction to LibrarySearch Session 2

The University of Toronto Libraries is introducing a new search system called LibrarySearch. Join us to learn how to discover books, e-books, journal articles, and more for your research, teaching, and learning. Participants will learn how to navigate the new search interface including how to use new features to access full text, to create citations, and to save your searches, and how to use advanced searching features like Boolean operators.

U of T agrees to Open Access publishing deal with PLOS Medicine and PLOS Biology

The University of Toronto (U of T) has signed on to participate in a three-year open access agreement with the Public Library of Science (PLOS) through the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN).

Under the terms of this agreement, which began January 1, 2021, U of T researchers benefit from unlimited publishing in PLOS Medicine and PLOS Biology without having to pay article processing fees.

Literature Synthesis 3-Part Series (Bootcamp)- Part 3: Using COVIDENCE for Literature Screening Session 1

Once you have conducted your database searches and have an archive of records, you need to screen and appraise them. This session introduces you to COVIDENCE, a software solution available at UofT that simplifies this daunting process. After attending this session, you will be able to start working with COVIDENCE to expedite the screening and data extraction for your literature synthesis project.

Learning outcomes:

Library 501 Literature Synthesis 3-Part Series (Bootcamp)-Part 2: Structured Searching Session 1

Now that you know what kind of literature synthesis project you will be working on, it’s time to practice searching. After attending this session, you will be able to select the appropriate databases and apply the structured search method in most search environments.

Learning outcomes:

  • translate your PICO or concept map into structured search statements;
  • apply structured search techniques in common database environments such as OVID, ProQuest, EBSCO, and the PubMed interface;
  • practice search translation and data export into citation managers

Literature Synthesis 3-Part Series (Bootcamp)- Part 1: Systematic & Scoping Review Basics Session 1

Should you do a systematic or a scoping review? What is the difference? How do you start?

After attending this session, you will be able to answer these questions – and more – making it easier to plan your knowledge synthesis project.

Learning outcomes:

  • distinguish between the features of, and workflows in, different types of knowledge syntheses;
  • get started with protocols, reporting criteria and PRISMA flowchart;
  • apply research question and search building strategies such as PICO;
  • draft inclusion and exclusion criteria;