Build searching skills and learn how to use library-provided databases, ebooks, mobile apps and more. Let our Library Services team help you develop, edit and deliver your educational content.
To request a custom training session, complete the Custom Training Request form or email AskLibrary@nshealth.ca.
View a list of upcoming learning opportunities:
We can assist with project development, literature searching, citation support, and more. We can customize training sessions for your discipline, setting and timeframe. One-on-one training available through Skype.
Literature searching services from Library Services are currently operating on reduced capacity. Please expect a turnaround time of 3-4 weeks. A Library Services team member may connect with you directly to discuss the urgency of your request and negotiate an agreed-upon timeline. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact AskLibrary@nshealth.ca.
Library staff can access materials available in other libraries on your behalf. We can arrange for you to borrow materials or obtain copies of journal articles from other library collections.
The Patient Education Team is available to support staff and physicians across the province in creating evidence-based, people-centred materials.
The Family Library Coordinator assists staff with the development of handouts for patients and families.
Library staff order access to both print and electronic resources for use by specific departments.
Each library has first-come, first-served, open-to-all study/quiet work spaces. Visit our locations and hours page to find a site near you.
RefWorks is a web-based citation manager. RefWorks will help you organize your references from a variety of resources (databases, library catalogues, websites, books, journals, etc.). By creating your own account with RefWorks you can store all of your important references in one location and format your documents to set citation styles such as Vancouver, APA, MLA, etc.
Learn more about RefWorks by visiting our RefWorks & Citation Management subject guide.
Library Services’ role in the Learning Management System (LMS) course creation process is to support course authors in 3 ways: