Searching the medical literature

Staff and Postgraduate students

• Use our Request a Resource service to ask us obtain material that the Library doesn't currently have access to

Undergraduate students

• Contact a Faculty Librarian to discuss your needs

In some cases it may make sense for you to travel to the British Library or use another library which does have what you need.

Librarians cannot devise search strategies for students. We can offer advice, training and feedback on:

• choosing where to search
• using Library databases
• formulating searches, for example using Boolean, keywords and subject headings
• saving and exporting searches and results
• using reference management software, specifically EndNote

For members of staff who need assistance devising searches for a review, we are happy to meet to discuss your project and offer advice and training. We don't currently offer a literature searching or information specialist service, or have a chargeable service that you can cost in to your project. At some times of year we may have more capacity than others. Please email Faculty Librarians to discuss your needs. 

Faculty Librarians are often invited to deliver workshops, talks, webinars and demonstrations as part of your taught programme to help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to searching the literature. 

There is also a Library & Information Skills programme on offer, which includes workshops and webinars on Effective searching.