Source: University of Chester Faculty of Health and Social Care
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: Following two successful refresher sessions on using the various online resources available to University of Chester students, University of Chester library staff will be offering a further two refresher sessions in December:
*Thursday 4th December, 13:30-15:00
*Monday 15th December, 13:00-14:30
Both sessions will be delivered in the IT room in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at Arrowe Park Hospital. These sessions will cover logging into IBIS (the University of Chester virtual learning environment); finding module spaces; using the library catalogue; searching journal databases. Students are welcome to attend either the whole session, or to drop in with specific queries. The session can be either a refresher for those students who have already had this training or an introduction for those who have not previously had any form of library induction.
Some important notes: Please contact Kate Kelly or Karen Spencer in the McArdle Library for further information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
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Tuesday 25 November 2008
Friday 21 November 2008
Understanding medical and health statistics
Source: Research & Development, Ormskirk District General Hospital
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell:
Course title: Understanding medical and health statistics
Date: 12th December 2008
Time: 09:00-16:30
Venue: Learning Resource Centre, Ormskirk Hospital
Cost: £80 (Medics), £20 (Non-Medics)
This course will provide participants with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of statistics used in health and medical research publications. Health and medical examples are used to explain the statistical concepts to unable the researcher to firstly understand the concepts and secondly to learn to use them in their own research. Selected papers are discussed and interpreted. Some of the concepts are explained using 'long hand' methods to ensure deeper understanding is gained. Most of the concepts are explained using software such as SPSS, G*Power 3 and Excel where appropriate, using health and medical data to convey practical understanding. A little or no previous knowledge of statistics is required. You are encouraged to bring along to the session a published paper relevant to your discipline that contains statistics you wish to gain a clearer understanding.
Some important notes: Please book your place with John Flannery on 01695 656 798 or e-mail: John.Flannery@southportandormskirk.nhs.uk.
Link here for more information: http://www.rdlearning.org.uk/courseDetails.asp?ID=37518
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell:
Course title: Understanding medical and health statistics
Date: 12th December 2008
Time: 09:00-16:30
Venue: Learning Resource Centre, Ormskirk Hospital
Cost: £80 (Medics), £20 (Non-Medics)
This course will provide participants with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of statistics used in health and medical research publications. Health and medical examples are used to explain the statistical concepts to unable the researcher to firstly understand the concepts and secondly to learn to use them in their own research. Selected papers are discussed and interpreted. Some of the concepts are explained using 'long hand' methods to ensure deeper understanding is gained. Most of the concepts are explained using software such as SPSS, G*Power 3 and Excel where appropriate, using health and medical data to convey practical understanding. A little or no previous knowledge of statistics is required. You are encouraged to bring along to the session a published paper relevant to your discipline that contains statistics you wish to gain a clearer understanding.
Some important notes: Please book your place with John Flannery on 01695 656 798 or e-mail: John.Flannery@southportandormskirk.nhs.uk.
Link here for more information: http://www.rdlearning.org.uk/courseDetails.asp?ID=37518
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Monday 17 November 2008
I need help with APA referencing!
Source: University of Chester Learning and Information Services (LIS)
Publication type: Resources
In a nutshell: If you are registered on a course with the University of Chester and are struggling with APA (American Psychological Association) referencing, help is at hand! The current APA guide is in each Chester student's module space under Library Guides. The guide presents a list of different types of resource with an example of how they should each be referenced. There is also a new tool for Chester students - a referencing module (LS0003) which will soon appear in each students learning space as soon as they click on e-learning. This is an interactive resource that lets you select the type of item you wish to reference and takes you through a process to illustrate a correct reference.
Some important notes: Library staff cannot advise on APA referencing but Learning Support have regular seminars and drop-in sessions in the Faculty of Health and Social Care. You will need your IBIS log in to access these resources.
Link here for more information: University of Chester Learning Support Service
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Publication type: Resources
In a nutshell: If you are registered on a course with the University of Chester and are struggling with APA (American Psychological Association) referencing, help is at hand! The current APA guide is in each Chester student's module space under Library Guides. The guide presents a list of different types of resource with an example of how they should each be referenced. There is also a new tool for Chester students - a referencing module (LS0003) which will soon appear in each students learning space as soon as they click on e-learning. This is an interactive resource that lets you select the type of item you wish to reference and takes you through a process to illustrate a correct reference.
Some important notes: Library staff cannot advise on APA referencing but Learning Support have regular seminars and drop-in sessions in the Faculty of Health and Social Care. You will need your IBIS log in to access these resources.
Link here for more information: University of Chester Learning Support Service
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Wednesday 12 November 2008
Pay your library fines to Pudsey!
Source: Integrated Library Service
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: All the overdue fines received in McArdle Library and the John A. Aitken Library this Friday 14th November will be donated to Children in Need - an excellent reason to clear any long standing fines or simply to make a donation!
Link here for more information: BBC Children In Need
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Post created by: Victoria Kirk
Monday 10 November 2008
Integrated Library Service supports Macmillan Cancer Support
Source: Integrated Library Service
Publication type: News item
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: The Integrated Library Service (ILS) helped to create a huge ‘stir’ on Friday 26th September when they raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support as part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning campaign.
The ILS also launched a brand new collection of books called the ‘Read and Relax Collection,’ which is aimed to encourage recreational reading to all of its library users. Library staff got into the fundraising spirit by dressing in the widely recognised green and white Macmillan colours and set up a stall in the dining area of the Education Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital. The team sold cakes, biscuits, cups of tea and coffee to help raise money for this worthy cause. There was even a raffle and a chance for staff to have a go at winning a shopping spree.
A calendar with selected images from the NHS over the years was designed and produced by library staff. All proceeds from the calendars are to go to Macmillan Cancer Supportand are still available to purchase from the McArdle Library. Everyone that attended was encouraged to take a peek at the new ‘Read and Relax Collection,’ which complimented the coffee morning’s motto of ‘Coffee, Cake and a Cracking Good Read!’ Overall, the ILS raised over £200 for Macmillan Cancer Support, which will help to improve the lives of people living with cancer. The team would like to thank everyone who gave donations on the day.
Link here for more information: Read and Relax Collection
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Posting created by: Victoria Kirk
Posting created by: Victoria Kirk
Friday 7 November 2008
University of Chester Library Training
Source: University of Chester Faculty of Health and Social Care
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: Anyone enrolled on a University of Chester Health and Social Care or WBIS course (at any level) is invited to a library training session on Tuesday 18th November - 10:00-11:30 in the IT room in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at Arrowe Park Hospital.
This session will cover logging into IBIS; finding module spaces; using the library catalogue; searching journal databases and CINAHL. Students are welcome to attend either the whole session, or to drop in with specific queries. The session can be either a refresher for those students who have already had this training or an introduction for those who have not previously had any form of library induction.
Some important notes: Please contact Kate Kelly or Karen Spencer in the McArdle Library for further information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Posting created by: Victoria Kirk
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: Anyone enrolled on a University of Chester Health and Social Care or WBIS course (at any level) is invited to a library training session on Tuesday 18th November - 10:00-11:30 in the IT room in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at Arrowe Park Hospital.
This session will cover logging into IBIS; finding module spaces; using the library catalogue; searching journal databases and CINAHL. Students are welcome to attend either the whole session, or to drop in with specific queries. The session can be either a refresher for those students who have already had this training or an introduction for those who have not previously had any form of library induction.
Some important notes: Please contact Kate Kelly or Karen Spencer in the McArdle Library for further information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Posting created by: Victoria Kirk
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