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
Events
Upcoming Events
The NIHR ARC NWC MIDAS Information Science sub-group is pleased to invite you to a talk by
Cath Harris (University of Central Lancashire) on:
‘How to find the literature when you don’t have a library’
Research often starts with a search for existing literature on a topic. Or you may need to find some literature and references to support your work. People working for large organisations such as universities or NHS Trusts have access to library services and can access a wide range of subscription resources such as databases, journals and books. However, what do you do if you don’t have access to subscription resources? Join us for this talk where we will look at using free online resources to search for health research literature.
Thursday 24th April between 13:00-14:00
The event will be online
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
