PsycINFO Webinar Training for Librarians

This 1-hour Advanced Training session will detail coverage and selection practices, structure of the database, and annual reloads.

The session reviews the structure of PsycINFO records, covering the elements of the bibliographic citation, controlled vocabulary and indexing, and value-added fields, such as author affiliation, grant/sponsorship, and tests and measures.

Sample searches will demonstrate searching using the online thesaurus, classification codes, natural language or keywords, and fields and limits.

All times are Eastern Time.

Learning Objectives

• understand PsycINFO coverage and content
• become familiar with PsycINFO record structure and indexing practices
• learn how to use field values and limits effectively
• know how to create precise search strategies and manage results

Audience

• This session is ideal for subject specialists, reference librarians, and instructors who provide support for behavioral sciences students and faculty.

Please invite any members of your library staff or faculty who are interested in gaining in-depth information about PsycINFO content and structure, as well as how to build efficient search strategies to obtain scholarly literature and enhance their research process. 

We also offer additional training sessions tailored to students and faculty.

Questions?

Please e-mail any questions or comments to PsycINFO Webinars with "Advanced Training" in the subject line.