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How the Library can support your studies an introduction for new Engineering students

A short introduction to library resources for new Engineering students

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Computer Science MSc Introduction

Learn about the Computer Science MSc in this presentation delivered by Programme Director, Dr Antonio Barbalace. Recorded in November 2024. Please note: captions are auto generated.

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Introduction to the Library and literature searching (MSc Digital Education)

An introduction to the Library for MSc Digital Education students. Presentation slides available to download in attachments section below.

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AI Tools for Literature Searching (Dissertation and Thesis Festival)

This presentation introduces the basics of using AI tools to help with conducting a literature search, including getting recommendations of useful databases and journals, developing effective search…

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Library Bitesize: Introduction to Embase

This session is an introduction to searching for literature on Embase using the Ovid interface. Embase is a major pharmacological and biomedical literature database with records from more than 8,500…

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Finding legal material using law databases

Using legal databases By the end of this session, you should be able to:• select the appropriate database for your needsand recognise the differences between them and theirbenefits and…

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Using the Library - Sept 2024

Using the University Library: for undergraduate students By the end of this session, you should be able to:•Understand what resources the library can offer to help you with your…

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Data: Students

Students share their thoughts and experiences of using data at university.

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Using ELM to recommend academic databases

A short tutorial video about how to use the University of Edinburgh’s internal AI tool, ELM, to recommend academic databases. This video may be particularly useful if you are new to studying…

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Introduction to the University Library for PG Online students

An introduction to the University Library for online postgraduate students within SPS. This presentation is split into 3 sections: An introduction to Library Resources Guidance in conducting an more…

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Library Bitesize: Using PRISMA ​ for reporting your systematic review search methods

This recorded Library Bitesize will introduce the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement and its extensions for use in transparent reporting of…

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Library Bitesize: Introduction to CINAHL

See attachments tab for a copy of the presentation slides. This session is an introduction to searching for literature in CINAHL. CINAHL is a major literature database for nursing and allied…

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Livestock evidence synthesis and AI

Food Facts - Module 3 Presentation by Louise Donnison for the free online course 'Food Facts: From Farm to Forkedin.ac/food-facts

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Library Bitesize: Translating literature search strategies across multiple databases

Recording of Library Bitesize: Translating literature search strategies across multiple databases, 26/04/2024 Please note, the very start of this session was not captured by the recording. As such,…

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Introduction to SAGE Research Methods

This is a recording of an online presentation, delivered on 20th March 2024. The session was presented by Claudia Paicu (SAGE Training & Engagement Specialist). This session provides an…

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Using Film in Research (Dissertation & Thesis Festival March 2024)

This session introduces the University Library’s online and physical film collections, along with the main film literature databases, and resources to support citing film in a variety of…

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