Advanced Literature Search in Health Sciences
Master advanced literature searching techniques for health sciences research with expert guidance from University of Michigan informationists.
Master advanced literature searching techniques for health sciences research with expert guidance from University of Michigan informationists.
This comprehensive course, designed by health sciences informationists at the University of Michigan, teaches the fundamental components of advanced literature searching. Participants will learn to construct effective search strategies, identify project-specific search requirements, and implement best practices for reporting search methodologies. The course covers advanced search components, bias identification, citation management, and systematic review procedures. Ideal for health science professionals and researchers seeking to enhance their literature search competency, this practical course ensures participants can conduct and document high-quality research reviews.
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What you'll learn
Understand the components and importance of advanced literature searches
Develop skills to construct effective search strategies for various research projects
Learn to identify and address search-related biases affecting research quality
Master citation management procedures and best practices
Implement systematic approaches for documenting and reporting search methodologies
Apply advanced search techniques to improve research outcomes
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Module Description
This course provides comprehensive training in advanced literature searching techniques for health sciences professionals. The curriculum covers fundamental components of effective literature searches, including search strategy development, bias identification, and proper documentation methods. Participants learn to construct complex searches, manage citations, and report search strategies following best practices. The course emphasizes practical application and is designed to improve the quality of literature reviews in health sciences research.
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Distinguished Health Sciences Information Specialist Leading Systematic Review Education
Mark MacEachern is a prominent health sciences informationist at the University of Michigan's Taubman Health Sciences Library, where he has served since 2007. After earning his BA from McMaster University and Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario, he began his career as a Liaison Services Librarian before advancing to his current role as Informationist in 2013. His expertise focuses on evidence-based practice, advanced search methodologies, and systematic reviews in healthcare research. MacEachern has made significant contributions to medical library education, including co-developing the innovative "Systematic Reviews: Opportunities for Librarians" course and serving as faculty for the Medical Library Association's Research Training Institute since 2018. His excellence has been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the Ida and George Eliot Prize (2018), the Estelle Brodman Award for Academic Medical Librarian of the Year (2019), and the University Librarian Achievement Award (2020). Currently, he leads the development of advanced literature searching courses at Michigan, collaborates with health professionals on review projects, and continues to shape the field of health sciences information through his research and teaching.
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Distinguished Health Sciences Information Specialist Advancing Research Impact Assessment
Judith (Judy) Smith is a Health Sciences Informationist at the University of Michigan's Taubman Health Sciences Library, where she specializes in health policy and health services research. After earning her BA in English from the University of Michigan and MS in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois, she established herself as an expert in research impact assessment and health policy information services. Her work focuses on supporting the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, the Center for Health and Research Transformation, and the Department of Health Management and Policy in the School of Public Health. Smith has made significant contributions to developing research impact metrics and assessment tools, co-leading the Research Impact Core initiative launched in 2017 to enhance understanding of citation metrics and alternative research impact measures
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