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Library Services’ Education and Training opportunities this spring

We keep in mind health care workers' busy schedules, offering sessions on a variety of dates and times. There is sure to be a session suitable for you. Register for one or several classes below, offered from April through June:

• Accessing Full Text
  It can be challenging enough to find the journal articles that you need, but then accessing the full text of the article can also be difficult. Library Services pays for several subscriptions to give you access to many articles. This session will help you access them. The session will also help you get the full text of articles to which Library Services doesn't provide access.
• 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 developing and updating pamphlets, and how to find, use and share pamphlets effectively.
• Evaluating Information: Can I trust this source? NEW
  Now more than ever, the ability to examine information sources carefully and systematically is important. In this session we'll explore what critical appraisal is and why it is important. We will cover critical appraisal tools that can be incorporated into your research process, to help appraise academic literature and grey literature systematically and effectively.
• Find it Fast
  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.
• Finding Free-to-use Images: Public domain, open licenses, and more! NEW
  In this hands-on session, you’ll work with a sample search to find free-of-charge or open-licensed photographs, illustrations, and more in Google Images, Microsoft products, as well as reputable online sources. You’ll learn to interpret how images are licensed and how to cite them appropriately.
• Health Literacy in Healthcare
  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.
• Introduction to Covidence NEW
  On April 1, 2025, Covidence became available through Nova Scotia Health's institutional license. Covidence is a software that allows research teams to collaborate through each stage of a knowledge synthesis project (e.g. systematic reviews).
• Introduction to the Knowledge Synthesis Service NEW
  On April 1, 2025, Library Services launched a new service to support researchers in their knowledge synthesis projects (e.g. systematic reviews). This session will outline how the service works, who can access it, and what the librarians can do for your team.
• 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
  Administrative professionals play a vital role in helping patients and their support persons get the information they need to navigate our health care system. This session will go over how to find Nova Scotia Health patient pamphlets, how to order, print and share pamphlets in your service area and how to ensure materials in your area are kept up to date.

Amanda Andrews

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