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Library training & education

Austin Library training and education calendar

Whatever you're doing, we've got you covered with our range of flexibly delivered training and resources. Our training calendar is scheduled from March – November each year. We can also tailor sessions to suit your department’s needs or can meet with you for an individual or team consultation. Contact us to start the conversation.

Upcoming Library webinars

Develop your literature searching skills - Beginners

Develop your literature searching skills - Advanced
Suitable for people returning to postgraduate studies or those looking to refresh their skills. Suitable for people undertaking a research project, systematic or similar-type reviews.
Pre-requisite: some prior experience searching with Ovid databases.

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 12-1pm

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 12-1pm

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 1-2pm

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop a search strategy
  • Use and apply basic search techniques
  • Use the Library's Catalogue

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop a search strategy using a concept grid
  • Apply and use search techniques
  • Understand the difference between subject headings and keywords
  • Iterate and test your search
Audience: students, clinicians and researchers
Audience: students, clinicians and researchers

Library training and education

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Library 
orientations

Learn how to get the most from your Library membership with an individual session on the resources, services and and facilities available.
Book an orientation session tailored to your department or student needs.
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eLearning
tutorials

Complete these online literature searching, research and publishing tutorials in your own time, and at your own pace. Each tutorial takes approx. 30 mins to complete.
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Literature
searching 

Learn how to develop a search strategy and use search techniques in this Get started with Literature searching eLearning tutorial.
Step through the stages of a comprehensive or systematic review with our Literature searching guide.
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Research

Use these resources and tips in our Research toolkit to guide you through the stages of the research lifecycle. 
Orientate yourself into the world of research and learn how to plan a rigorous research project with the Get started with health research eLearning tutorial.
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Publishing

Learn how to develop a strategic publishing strategy with the Get started with publishing eLearning tutorial.
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Organise your information

Learn how to use EndNote with these training videos for beginners and advanced users. Check if you are eligible for an Austin EndNote licence. 
Learn how to use Covidence with these training links for beginners and advanced users. Create your own Austin Covidence account.
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Clinical tools

Learn how to use popular clinical tools with these training videos and information guides for UpToDate, BMJ Best Practice, Lippincott Advisor and Lippincott Procedures.

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email: library@austin.org.au
phone: 03 9496 5393
hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm

The Library space is available 24/7 to Austin Health and Mercy Heidelberg staff and students. Use your security card for access. Library staff are available Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm except Vic. public holidays.