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Library Services’ Education and Training opportunities this fall

We understand health care workers' busy schedules and offer a variety of dates and times. There is sure to be a session suitable for you. Register for one or several classes below:

Education and Training opportunities this fall:

• Accessing Full-Text Articles NEW
  This session helps to navigate the different ways to access full text on PubMed®, CINAHL, EBSCO and Embase. It also helps you get the full text of articles to which the library does not have access.
• Anatomy.tv
  Anatomy.tv provides a moveable 3D model of the human body that allows you to explore different layers of various bodily systems. The diagrams include annotations with more information about specific body parts. Learn how to use and navigate this powerful tool to improve your understanding of human anatomy.
• Copyright Focus: Terms of Use & Permissions NEW
  Have you ever wanted to adapt an existing publication rather than ‘reinvent the wheel’? Or have you found the perfect image online, but have no idea who owns it and if it’s free to use? Knowing when and how to get permission to use a copyright-protected resource can seem overwhelming. This hands-on session will help you make copyright-compliant decisions when creating content for Nova Scotia Health.
  Email Copyright@nshealth.ca with copyright-related questions.
• Developing Patient Education Pamphlets
  This session highlights how easy-to-read and up-to-date patient education materials can support patient care and safety. Learn how to get started, what is involved in the updating process, and how to find, use, and share pamphlets effectively.
• Evidence-based Research: How to Start, Where to Look
  Having a focused research question is the first step to finding evidence-based research. When you know what kind of question you are asking, you can better identify the resources that will give you the answers you need, whether that is a point-of-care tool like Dynamic Health™ or BMJ Best Practice, or a research database like PubMed®. This session is an introduction to the various ways you can locate the answers you need—no matter the question.
• Explore the NEW Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!®
  Are you looking for a refresher in a nursing specialty area or skill? Are you new to the nursing profession or a nursing student who needs help grasping tough topics? The Made Incredibly Easy!® collection helps Nova Scotia Health nursing professionals better understand challenging clinical concepts with interactive access to and simple search capabilities within essential texts, as well as videos, images, nursing care plans, real-life case studies, and chapter games.
• Find it Fast with Library Services
  This session focuses on navigating core library tools and resources, including the catalogue, ejournals and ebooks, and databases. Learn how to access library resources and services through this virtual tour.
• Health Literacy in Health Care
  This session will explore how low health literacy can impact not only patients, but the entire health care system. You’ll learn about the current Canadian literacy landscape and ways you can mitigate the challenges for your patients (and their support persons) for increased patient-centred care and safety.
• Intellectual Property 101: What does IP mean for Health Care Providers?
  Have you ever wondered what impact Intellectual property has on health care? Do you have a great idea that you think may help patients and you want to know how to protect it? This session will answer your questions in an interactive presentation led by Nova Scotia Health’s Innovation Hub.
• Intro to LMS: Creating an eLearning Course
  This session will introduce you to the process and standards you’ll need to follow to ensure your online course reflects high quality content with optimal readability and performance in Nova Scotia Health’s LMS.
• Patient Education Pamphlets for Administrative Professionals
  This session will explain how to find Nova Scotia Health patient pamphlets, as well as how to order, print and share pamphlets in your service area. The session will also cover how to ensure materials in your area are kept up to date.
  Email Pamphlets@nshealth.ca with pamphlet-related questions.

Check out all available course dates for the fall in our calendar or print and post our fall education flyer. For general inquiries, reach out to AskLibrary@nshealth.ca. We look forward to seeing you in one or several of our sessions!

Amanda Andrews

Librarian Educator, Education & Training Lead
Eastern Zone - Cape Breton, Guysborough, Antigonish