Information Science
Key information
The Information Science sub-group is a network of professionals in the North West Coast area who have a specialist interest in Information Science with a particular focus on supporting research and evidence synthesis. Our aim is to provide a forum for networking, sharing good practice, and learning through education and knowledge sharing events.
Information Science Sub-Group Lead
John Barbrook (Lancaster University)
Sub-group Deputy Leads
Eva Thackeray (Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Cath Harris (University of Central Lancashire)
If you are interested in joining the group, please contact us at ARCNWC-MIDAS@uclan.ac.uk
Information Science Sub-group survey
The ARC-NWC Information Science sub-group are conducting a survey to find out the information skills needs of ARC-NWC members. The survey will take no more than 15 minutes to complete, and the results will be used to inform future activities of the sub-group. We want to hear from all members of the ARC-NWC and all views are welcome.
Click here to complete the survey: https://forms.office.com/e/2rAYdWjJwv
Events
Upcoming Events
To be confirmed…
Past Events
Skillshare Event: Designing for Learning – Developing your teaching practice for Library and Information Professionals: Friday 26th May 2023
Tanya Williamson shared some teaching and learning essentials and some practical tips that have worked in her own teaching practice in this very informative seminar and discussion.
ARC NWC Information Science Sub-group meeting: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Presentation: Systematic Guideline and Policy Searching: Tips and Tricks (John Barbrook)
Access the presentation here.
First ARC NWC Information Science Sub-group meeting: Wednesday 16th March 2022
This was the first meeting of the Information Science Sub-Group and included introductions to the group and members, and a ‘Round Table’ discussion of what the group should include and focus on.
Training and help
Information Sub-Group How to… Guides
The ARC-NWC Information Sub-Group have created some How to… guides on different aspects of literature searching. Please click on the links below to view the guides:
How to search using subject headings
How to export results from different databases
How to use Rayyan to screen search results
Other Online Guides and Courses
Need help learning how to search the literature? Please see the links below to some free online courses and guides:
NHS e-Learning for Healthcare
How to Search the Literature Effectively: A step-by-step guide to finding information and developing the skills for successful searching
Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada
The Essentials of Conducting Systematic Reviews – Module 4: Searching for Eligible Studies
Lancaster University LibGuide: Systematic Reviews
Systematic Reviews LibGuide
Links to lots of other useful training resources are listed on the MIDAS Training Resources Database
