This online, self-paced course is intended to introduce librarians to the NLM resources that provide drug and chemical information for healthcare professionals and researchers conducting systematic reviews or other in-depth research. Through hands-on exercises, learners will practice advanced PubMed search techniques using the MeSH vocabulary to find the latest research about drugs and chemicals, including clinical trials. Participants will practice their new skills in authentic problem-based scenarios focused on assisting library users with their clinical and research information needs.
This training is part of the Drug and Chemical Information: On Demand series. See also:
- Drug and Chemical Information – On Demand: Using, Providing, and Prescribing Medications
- Drug and Chemical Information – On Demand: Finding Properties, Effects, and Interactions
Course link: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/drug-and-chemical-information-3-exploring-new-drug-research
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate how drugs, chemicals, and related topics are indexed in MeSH in order to hone a PubMed search strategy
- Use advanced PubMed search strategies in order to locate the most relevant literature
- Locate clinical trials in PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov about a specific drug thera
Agenda
This online course engages learners with interactive activities and practice quizzes. Learners can practice their new skills to solve authentic problems and assist with common patron questions.
- Introduction to PubMed and MeSH
- Searching for drugs and chemicals in PubMed
- Finding clinical trials in PubMed and Clinicaltrials.gov
MLA CE Credits: 2
Course Includes
- 2 Lessons
- Course Certificate