Webinar Training for Librarians
This 1-hour Advanced Training session will detail coverage and selection practices, structure of database records, and annual reloads.
The session reviews the structure of APA Database 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.
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| Session Registration | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced PsycINFO Training on APA PsycNET | Tuesday, June 12, 2012 | 3–4 p.m. |
| Advanced PsycINFO Training on APA PsycNET | Monday, July 30, 2012 | 1–2 p.m. |
| Advanced PsycINFO Training on EBSCOhost | Monday, June 18, 2012 | 2–3 p.m. |
| Advanced PsycINFO Training on EBSCOhost | Thursday, July 26, 2012 | 3–4 p.m. |
| Advanced PsycINFO Training on OvidSP | Wednesday, July 18, 2012 | 1–2 p.m. |
| Advanced PsycINFO Training on OvidSP | Thursday, August 23, 2012 | 3–4 p.m. |
| Advanced PsycINFO Training on ProQuest | Tuesday, July 10, 2012 | 3–4 p.m. |
| Advanced PsycINFO Training on ProQuest | Monday, August 13, 2012 | 2–3 p.m. |
Learning Objectives
- Understand PsycINFO® content and structure
- Become familiar with PsycINFO record structure and indexing practices
- Use field values and limits effectively for bibliographic instruction
- Keep on top of platform updates and search techniques
- Develop shortcuts for use in instructional material
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.
Special Training on PsycTESTS® and PsycTHERAPY®
If you are an institution with a current PsycTESTS® or PsycTHERAPY® trial or subscription and would like a customized webinar, please contact PsycINFO.
