Learning Opportunities

Library Services provides all staff, physicians and researchers with education and supports to effectively discover and use health information. Through our education sessions, we keep you aware of new and relevant resources and teach you efficient and practical information skills that meet your evolving needs.

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Accessing Full-Text Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams It can be challenging enough to find the journal articles that you need, but then accessing the full text of the article can also be difficult....  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  30 Minutes or Less     Library Services  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Find It Fast Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams Get oriented with the supports and resources available to you through Library Services in this virtual tour. This session: Highlights key features...  More
Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  Library Services     Orientation  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 19 seats left

Intro to LMS: Creating an eLearning Course Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams Tasked with creating an eLearning course for the Learning Management System (LMS) but not sure where to start? This session will provide an overview...  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  30 Minutes or Less     Library Services  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Developing Patient Education Pamphlets Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams Approximately half of all Nova Scotians experience some challenges understanding the health information and teaching provided to them. This session...  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  30 Minutes or Less     Library Services     Patient Pamphlets  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Introduction to the Knowledge Synthesis Service Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams Starting April 1st, 2025, Library Services will launch a new service to support researchers in their knowledge synthesis projects (e.g. systematic...  More
Date:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  Library Services     Orientation     Research, Innovation & Discovery  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Evaluating Information: can I trust this source? Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams Now more than ever, the ability to examine information sources carefully and systematically is important. How do we assess the content in published...  More
Date:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  30 Minutes or Less     Library Services  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Introduction to Covidence Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams Starting April 1st, 2025, Covidence will be available through Nova Scotia Health’s institutional license. Covidence is a software that allows...  More
Date:
Friday, April 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  Library Services  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Patient Education Pamphlets for Administrative Professionals Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams Administrative professionals play a vital role in helping patients and their support persons get the information they need to navigate our health care...  More
Date:
Monday, April 28, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  Library Services     Patient Pamphlets  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 19 seats left

Accessing Full-Text Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams It can be challenging enough to find the journal articles that you need, but then accessing the full text of the article can also be difficult....  More
Date:
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  30 Minutes or Less     Library Services  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Finding Free-to-Use Images: Public domain, open licenses, and more! Online

Please note: This event will use Microsoft Teams Copyright-compliant images can make your content more engaging and educational, whether you're creating a presentation, poster, or subject guide. In...  More
Date:
Friday, May 9, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
All Zones
Categories:
  Copyright     Library Services  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Consultations

Meet one on one with a library and information professional for help with your project, publication, research or other info need.

Customized Training

Our instructors deliver customized education sessions on a number of topics that support the info needs of you and your team, at a time that works best for everyone.

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Room Booking

Private study/meeting room is available to book at Halifax Infirmary.

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Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI)

Resuscitation Quality Improvement® (RQI) Program supports mastery of high-quality CPR skills.

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