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Introduction to Ovid (Video)

This introductory Ovid video is designed for both novice and experienced users. It will review all the need to know functionality and features, including searching and how to manage results (printing, emailing and exporting records).

19:00min

Benefits of Ovid Training

Learn more about the Ovid training options provided to all customers. Contact [email protected] to organize your training today!

2:14min

What is Ovid?

Background information about Wolters Kluwer Health and Ovid as a solutions provider.

05:12min

Optimize Brainshark Video Resolution

How users can quickly optimize the viewing quality of Ovid Brainshark tutorials.

01:00min

Multilingual Ovid Tutorials

Wide selection of Ovid tutorials available in different languages.

01:07min

Introduction to Ovid (Overview)

This course is for new users, introducing them to the Wolter Kluwer's search platform Ovid.

20:00min

Introduction to Ovid (Knowledge Check)

The following multiple choice knowledge check is based on the contents within the eLearning course

10:00min

Basic Search

This class covers all aspects of the Basic Search Mode in Ovid. A series of examples are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Basic Search function (this is not just for beginners but also for more advanced users). Natural Language, Related Terms and Relevancy are just a few of the search strategies that are discussed in detail during this session.

6min

Find Citation

1:30min

My Account

3:28min

My Projects

This course introduces and demonstrates the My Projects functionality in Ovid a dedicated work area to store, organize, and manage research projects and documents, including citations, full text, images, URLs, and more.

5:40min

Search Fields

3:23min

Ovid Jumpstarts Basics (Knowledge Check)

Knowledge check to test user understanding of Ovid Jumpstarts and how they work.

07:00min

Ovid Jumpstarts Basics

This short video provides an introduction to Ovid JumpStarts

10:00min

Advanced Search: Mapping

This course covers Advanced Search including building a search, an overview of searching with subject headings, Explode/Focus, keyword searching, combining and using limits, results options and how to save your search.

4:32min

Search Sharing

3:54min

Ovid Term Finder

A new Ovid Advanced Search feature, Term Finder, helps users access key information as they construct their search without having to leave the Advanced Search page. It allow searchers to easily find terms and add them to their search or copy to the clipboard without having to cycle through multiple pages. Term Finder does not affect any existing workflows on Ovid. Instead, it helps users discover terms and construct complex searches.

3:59min

PICOT (Overview)

15:00min

Ovid Export Feature (Knowledge Check)

Exporting citations in Ovid

10:00min

Introduction to Command Line Searching

Expand your search efficiency and precision through the use of Command Line language. This course includes a detailed explanation of Boolean and positional operators, truncation and wildcards, the use of brackets, as well as the most popular quick search commands.

9:08min

Limit by Date

3:12min

Ovid TermFinder

3:55min

Search Tools

1:53min

Ovid Linksolver

12:55min

Errata, Corrections and Retractions

Searching for and using these types of publications

09:15min

Setting up Electronic Tables of Contents Subscriptions - eTOCs on Ovid

Subscribing to eTOCs for journals current awareness

02:10min

Adjacency Operator (Advanced)

The ADJ and ADJ# Operator is used to find where subjects occur together in a word indexed field

6min

CABI, EMBASE and Ovid MEDLINE Preprints

Preprints are an important new source in our premier databases. Links to full text are provided.

4min

Boolean Operators - Adjacency ADJ (Overview)

How is the Boolean operator adjacency (ADJ) used on the Ovid search platform?

04:00min

Boolean Operators - ADJ & FREQ (Knowledge Check)

The following knowledge check is based on the contents within the eLearning course

09:00min

Boolean Operators (Knowledge Check)

The following knowledge check is based on the contents within the eLearning course

08:00min

EBM Pyramid (Knowledge Check)

The following knowledge check is based on the contents within the eLearning course

10:00min

EBM Pyramid (Overview)

This course provides an overview of the EBM (Evidence-Based Medicine) Pyramid.

20:00min

Boolean Operators (Introduction)

Introduction to Boolean operators on the Ovid search platform.

05:00min

Boolean Operators - NOT (Knowledge Check)

Review and knowledge check of the NOT Boolean operator on the Ovid platform.

05:00 minmin

Boolean Operators - AND (Knowledge Check)

Review and knowledge check of the AND Boolean operator on the Ovid platform.

05:00min

Embase

This course highlights the unique structure of this database (including Emtree and the Thesaurus) and includes a detailed review of specific limits, fields and search tips for this resource.

24:39min

OvidDiscovery

8:19min

5MinuteConsult

6:38min

AGRICOLA

7:23min

BIOSIS Previews

10:34min

CAB Abstracts

14:58min

EBMR

Course will review of the unique structure of this database (including the Cochrane resources) and includes an overview of the specific limits, fields and search tips.

9:28min

EconLit on Ovid

5:20min

Embase Advanced Techniques

Learn more about searching using Emtree, floating subheadings, and implementing specific limits such as clinical queries, MEDLINE, Publication types and conference materials.

16:02min

ERIC Database

8:52min

GeoRef on Ovid

6:28min

ICONDA on Ovid

5:05min

INSPEC

12:50min

MEDLINE

The course will highlight the unique structure of this database (including MeSH and the Tree) and includes a detailed review of specific limits, fields and search tips for this resource.

18:11min

MEDLINE Special Techniques

Learn more about searching using the NLM’s Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), floating subheadings, and implementing specific limits such as clinical queries, MEDLINE, Publication types and Limits.

11:37min

Ovid Emcare

6:53min

PsycArticles

3:28min

PsycBooks

5:12min

PsycExtra

2:47min

PsycInfo

This class highlights the unique structure of this database and includes a detailed review of specific limits, fields and search tips for this resource.

15:31min

PsycTests

9:05min

PsycTherapy

6:00min

R&D Focus

7:15min

VisualDx

6:09min

Books@Ovid

This course includes a detailed demonstration of Browsing and Searching your eBooks, viewing Full Text, working with graphics, and linking to resources.

5:44min

Journals@Ovid (long)

This course provides a detailed demonstration of Browsing and Searching Your Journals or All Ovid Journals, viewing HTML & PDF Full Text, working with graphics, and linking to resources.

8:11min

GeoBase on Ovid

GEOBASE is a multidisciplinary database indexing bibliographic information and abstracts for the Geographical, Earth, and Ecological sciences.

17:10min

Journals@Ovid_New Interface

A new user-friendly journals reading experience providing tools that can further enhance research.

4:00min

OrthoEvidence on Ovid

Current awareness in Orthopedic research

13:08min

BioDigital Human

The BioDigital Human is a virtual 3D body providing human anatomy, disease and treatments in an interactive 3D web platform.

5:07min

BioCyc Pathway Genome Databases

The BioCyc Database and Pathway Tools is a one-stop-shop for genomic and metabolic pathway data and powerful bioinformatics tools for exploring it. 

15min

Astute Doctor Communications

The Astute Doctor courses help build empathy and communication skills in health professionals using adult training techniques

05:00min

Embase Special Filters

Review of the special expert filters designed specifically for users of Embase on Ovid

04:09min

Evidence Based Health Collection

The EBH Collection is a set of four evidence based sources on systematic reviews and guidelines

10min

Zoological Record Database

The Zoological record database provides information about small and large animal care

16min

Grants Dissection Video Collection

The Grants video collection supports the well known Grants anatomy resources

4min

Bates Visual Guide to Physical Examination on LCC

Bates Visual Guide on the new LCC Platform

07:00min