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Literature Searching
These 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 seven modules suitable for novice searchers and those wishing to refresh their knowledge.
The following modules are accessed via the Resources Tab:
Building the foundations
- Module 1 Introduction to searching
- Module 2 Where do I start searching?
- Module 3 How do I start to develop a search strategy?
Developing the skills
- 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
Applying the skills
- Module 7 Searching the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub and bibliographic databases
If you require further assistance contact your local healthcare library team.
Check the Health Library and Information Services Directory to find your local library.
This is part of a suite of information skills learning developed by the national NHS Knowledge and Library Services team. You can also learn about:
Critically Appraising the Evidence Base
The Knowledge Mobilisation Framework: techniques to learn before, during and after all you do
For further information please contact england.kfh@nhs.net