Pride Sheffield 2016

Once again the Library is supporting LGBT equality week and Pride Sheffield 2016 with its very own StarPlus Pride list . We asked staff to list their favourite LGBT resources and they did us proud. 

If you can't find what you're looking for, why not recommend it and we'll see if we can add it to the Library's collection! 

Understanding Research Methods

Whether you're critically appraising a journal article or undertaking your own research project, having a good grasp of the research methods used in healthcare is an essential skill.

And the Library has lots of resources to help. Here are some top recommendations;

Introduction to research in the health sciences  - gives a good overview of health research methods including a glossary of terms.

The Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Healthcare Research  - likewise gives a very thorough introduction with a stronger clinical focus.

The Research Process in Nursing - is one of the most popular books we have. Chapter 7 (8 in the latest edition) provides a good starting point for critically appraising studies.

Research Methods for Nursing and Healthcare - provides more detail of the different methodologies.

Searching StarPlus for the particular research method you're interested in will also help you to find further resources.

There are also lots of free online resources you can use. For critical appraisal try using the following checklists;

http://www.casp-uk.net/#!casp-tools-checklists/c18f8

http://www.sign.ac.uk/methodology/checklists.html

Want to know how to do a literature review?

Then the Library is here to help!

Our online tutorial Seven Steps to Producing a Literature Review will guide you through all the key steps involved and is a great resource to get you started.

We also have lots of books available for further guidance. Here's just a small selection from the Library catalogue;

Doing a literature review in health and social care [electronic resource] : a practical guide

Print copies also available

The literature review : a step-by-step guide for students

The literature review : six steps to success

Succeeding with your literature review [electronic resource] : a handbook for students

Print copies also available

World Book Day 3rd March: Book Swap

Got any old textbooks you don't want?  Want to read something new?  

Come to Western Bank Library on Thursday 3rd March, and help us celebrate World Book Day with our first ever Book Swap.  

Bring your old books and swap them for something new, or just help yourself to the second hand books available.  There will be everything from textbooks to novels, and whilst you don't have to swap a book to take one, the more you bring, the better it'll be. 

The Book Swap runs from 10:00am - 2:00pm upstairs in Western Bank Library and it would be great to see you there!

Help us spend £50,000 on books

We’ve set aside a whopping £50,000 for new books. And we need your help to spend it.

From 9am on Monday 22 February, you can fill in an online form telling us which books you think we should buy. The form is for ordering new titles only. If you think we need more copies of a current title, let us know via the Get It tab on StarPlus.

We’re expecting the cash to go quickly – so act now!

For details log on to www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/mybooks

Literature Searching Workshops

Want to improve your literature searching skills? Then come along to one of our workshops in the Diamond aimed specifically at MDH students.

Whether you’re searching for a systematic review, dissertation or just want to find the best clinical evidence these workshops will help you to hone your skills and retrieve the best results. We'll look at how to create a search strategy and some key databases such as Medline and CINAHL with plenty of opportunity for you to ask questions and get some hands-on practice searching. 

Literature Searching for Medicine, Dentistry and Health - The Diamond

3-4pm Wednesday, February 17, 2016

11am-12pm Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Book your place online now.

Welcome new students!

...and welcome back to all our current students too.

We'll be seeing lots of you for various lectures and workshops over the next few weeks but in the meantime here's a quick reminder of our key services.

You can find all the information you need to get started from our online induction webpages;

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/services/new  

There are the library subject guides where you can find more specific resources and don't forget the Information Skills Resource where you can get further support with literature searching, referencing, critical thinking and more. 

If you have any questions do get in touch; either with us or with the Library Helpdesk.

All the best for the next year.

Vic, Anthea and Cat

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/liaison/med 

QR codes for our ebooks

Did you know that the library has ebooks as well as print books?  Look out for the QR codes on the shelves which link to some of our heaviest used titles!

There are also lots more electronic titles to discover on the Library Catalogue - StarPlus.

Look for the title you require, and if it has a 'View it' option, it means that it is available electronically.  Our ebooks are available both on and off campus 24/7, log in to MUSE and go to the library catalogue via My Services to discover more!

Exam Plus

Exams are now upon us and the Library has put together Exam Plus a new webpage where you can find in one place all the support available from us and colleagues across the University. 

Find details of;

• extra study spaces
• how to find a computer on campus
• skills support
• ....and more.

Remember we're here to help, so if there's anything you need get in touch!

My Books - Books Chosen by You!

You said you wanted more books, and we listened!

The library has secured £50,000 to spend on extra copies and new titles for our students.
The scheme starts at 9am on Monday 2nd February.

From this time, any registered student can:

• order extra copies by logging into StarPlus and clicking on the ‘MY BOOKS – BOOKS CHOSEN BY YOU” button in the ‘Get It’ tab.

• order new titles by completing an online form which will go live at the start time, and can be accessed from www.sheffield.ac.uk/mybooks .

The money may go quickly, and we’ll keep you up-to-date with the expenditure.

We will buy the e-version of the title if available, so that as many students as possible can access the resource. For multi-edition titles; we will buy the latest available edition.

Global Data - new database trial

We currently have trial access to the database Global Data - Power and Medical modules.

You can use Global Data to view information on the healthcare industry, including statistics and market intelligence reports, with trends and analysis forecasting. You can also find specific company information and news including business descriptions, history, key contacts and location.

Connect to the database from the library web page below. Follow the quick links on the right side of the page to choose the Global Data Medical Module

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/cdfiles/trialglobal

The feedback form is available from the web page above or click here

Trial access is available until 12th December. You may be prompted to log into MUSE if you are not already logged in. 

Searching for Researching workshops

Do you need to find literature for an independent research project? Not sure where to start? Tried searching but retrieving too many or too few results? 

Then come along to a Searching for Researching workshop at 301: Student Skills and Development Centre.

Run by the University Library, the workshop will show you how to find the best resources for your research project. You will learn about different information sources and how to create an effective search strategy to produce a manageable set of relevant results. You will also consider evaluating information, referencing and plagiarism - making sure you use your own ideas and reference the work of others properly.

Places are still available on the workshop for the following dates:

Thursday 20 November 18.30-19.30

Tuesday 2 December 12.00-13.00 

For further information and to book your place: 

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/301/services/workshops/searching

Information Skills Advisory Service

Want advice on carrying out a literature search for your assignment or project?

Do you want some support with referencing, database searching or identifying reliable information?

Then come along to the Information Skills Advisory Service at the IC.

Every afternoon there will be a librarian on hand to offer advice and guidance. No need to book just drop-in!

Information Skills Advisory Service
Level 1
Information Commons
13:00 - 17:00
Monday to Friday 

BrowZine now available for Android Phone

The BrowZine app is now available for Android smartphones!

BrowZine is an app which enables you to browse, read and monitor current scholarly journal content on your tablet or iPhone. BrowZine works by bringing together articles in Open Access and subscription databases into a single place. 

You can save your favourite journals, view the tables of contents, and read articles as new issues are released. BrowZine is for current awareness and browsing, not focused research or searching. It complements StarPlus which should be used for focused research or searching.

The BrowZine app is available in the iPad, iPhone, Android and Amazon App Stores and is free to download, or you can download it from the Quick link opposite. After downloading, find University of Sheffield in the list and enter your University of Sheffield username and password when prompted.

Nature Journals - all titles now available from the Library

Last November the University Library conducted a survey for staff and students.  Many of our customers commented that although we had access to some Nature journals we did not subscribe to some important titles.
 

After negotiations with the publisher therefore we now have a subscription to the Nature Publishing Group (NPG) complete collection! This includes all ejournals published by Nature Publishing Group.
 

For a full list of titles and access to the Nature website, please see http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/cdfiles/nature .

Or to access individual titles, please search for them on StarPlus.

  

Welcome back

And of course, welcome to new students!

The new year has started and we thought it would be a good time to remind you of some of our key services.

You can find all the information you need to get started using the library on our web pages http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/services/new  

For more subject-specific resources check out the Library’s subject guides. Here you’ll find out where your material is located, a list of key databases and links to the Library’s online tutorials to help with literature searching, referencing and more.

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/subjects/subjects

There’s been some changes over the summer too…

This semester we are piloting a no-fines policy, and for this to work we need your help. You can keep your books for as long as you wish, as long as nobody else requests them.  If that happens we'll email you to let you know the date by which you need to return them. Please bring them back promptly, just as you would expect if you need a book which is out to someone else.

If you have any general questions you can email the Library HelpDesk at library@sheffield.ac.uk

Or contact us - your faculty library liaison team;

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/liaison/med

All the best for the next year!

*NEW* Information Literacy Case Study

"Continual Professional Development (CPD) is now an absolute requirement of maintaining Health and Social Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. To do this I utilise the research skills learnt in my degree at Sheffield." 

"A fundamental part of the radiographer’s role is being able to provide excellent patient information.... I therefore often have to use my skills of recognising authoritative, reliable information...."

Information Literacy is a hugely important transferable skill. Knowing how to find and evaluate good quality information is a skill that will enhance your career well beyond university. 

In this series of case studies the University Library looks at how information literacy skills, as learned during your degree, are applied to a wide range of different professions. In the latest case study we meet Lizzy, a therapeutic radiographer in the NHS (and former archaeology student) who explains how information literacy helps her to keep up to date with the latest research and provide excellent patient information.

Read Lizzy's case study here . 

*NEW* Online tutorial for Systematic Reviews

The Library has a brand new tutorial available now from the Information Skills Resource .

Getting Started with your Systematic Review: Finding the Evidence will give you all the best advice and guidance you need when embarking on a systematic review, in particular focusing on the literature searching process and helping you to develop your search skills. 

The tutorial covers the key stages involved in a systematic review and offers guidance on the following;

• Defining your research question and using the PICO analysis.
• Constructing a search strategy, including the use of boolean operators and advanced search techniques. 
• Searching for grey literature. 
• Managing your references.
• Critical appraisal and the hierarchy of medicine. 

Check out the tutorial here .  

What do you think of our ebooks?

The Library has an ever growing collection of ebooks and we'd like to know what you think of them. Do you prefer reading books online or in print? Are there any specific functions you want from an ebook? Do you find ours easy to access?

Tell us what you think in our very quick survey and help us to improve our collections further. 

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/libnews/ebooks 

Thank you

To fine or not to fine...

Have you ever requested a library book? Was the item returned late?

 

Come along and give us your views;

 

Information Commons Level 1, Room 126 Wednesday 26 February
12:00 - 13:00
 

At this session, Lynn Sykes, Head of Customer Services, will be talking to our students about the pros and cons of fining or blocking customers that do not return requested books on time. Her presentation will last about 15 minutes and then we will ask you to decide which of 3 available options you prefer.

If you are unable to attend, please complete our online survey at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/libnews/request