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Introduction to DOHMS Libraries: Induction Lecture for Effective Medical Information Sourcing

This induction lecture by Bakheet Beshtawy, Systems Librarian at DOHMS, aims to familiarize attendees with the various libraries and information services available within the Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS). Participants will learn about essential resources, medical search tools, examination resources, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) materials. The session covers navigation around the library, available applications, and how to acquire valuable information skills for professional development. This supportive environment helps staff effectively locate and utilize medical information resources.

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Introduction to DOHMS Libraries: Induction Lecture for Effective Medical Information Sourcing

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  1. DOHMSContinuing Education DepartmentLibraries Section: Induction LectureBy: Bakheet Beshtawy Systems LibrarianEmail: bsbeshtawy@dohms.gov.aeWebsite: http://web.dohms.gov.ae/medlib

  2. Aim: • The aim of this lecture is to Introduce you to the Libraries at DOHMS and to help you as you start to Look for information Rashid Medical Library

  3. Goals & Objectives: • To help you be familiar with basic information services & applications available at DOHMS Libraries • To help you be familiar with basic information resources available at DOHMS Libraries • To help you be familiar with the Medical searching tools available at DOHMS Libraries • To help you be familiar with the Medical Examinations resources at DOHMS Libraries Rashid Medical Library

  4. ……. Continued Goals & Objectives: • To help you be familiar with Continuing Medical Education resources available at DOHMS Libraries • To help you attend the Library training available at DOHMS Libraries • To help you to acquire highly information skills Rashid Medical Library

  5. Contents • Part 1: Find your way around • Part 2: Information Services & Applications • Part 3: Information Resources • Part 4: Medical Searching Tools • Part 5: Medical Examinations • Part 6: Continuing Medical Education • Part 7: Library Training & Education

  6. Part 1: Find your way around • (The Outcomes) • To know your borrowing privileges as a DOHMS staff • To know your library location and opening hours • To be able to know where to go and ask for help

  7. Part 1: Find your way around • (What’s Included?) • Opening hours • Borrowing • Help desk • Library map • Books, journals, audiovisual materials • Library web site • Library computers

  8. Part 2: Information Services & Applications • (The Outcomes) • Be able to search in the library catalog using the various search options • Be able to renew material and check your loans using the My Account feature on the catalog • Understand how to use the DDS • Be able to submit your request using web forms • Be able to comment, suggest and feedback to your library • Be able to select and register for library training • Be able to contact your library 24/7

  9. Part 2: Information Services & Applications • (What’s Included?) • Athens: Remote Access • DOHMS AtoZ Journals Portal • DDS • Library Forms • Library Catalog • QuestionPoint (VRD) • RefWorks • WebFeat

  10. Part 3: Information Resources • (The Outcomes) • Be able to reach and search the online resources • Be able to find the information you need for your reports, education or your patient • Be able to browse, read, save, print or email the online electronic resources • Be able to identify different types of online resources • Be familiar with the search options for each resource • Be able to understand the meaning of Evidence Based Medicine and Nursing • Be able to use the Evidence Based Medicine and Nursing in Practice

  11. Part 3: Information Resources (What’s Included?) • AAP Collection • ACS Surgery • Blackwell - Dentistry • Blackwell - Dermatology • BMJ Learning • BMJ Journals • British National Formulary (BNF) • CINAHL • Clinical Evidence • Cochrane Library • EBSCO • FIRSTConsult • Joanna Briggs Institute • Harrison's Online • Medical Masterclass • MDConsult • Nursing Skills • OMMBID • OVID – EBM • OVID - Journals • PsychiatryOnline • Springer e-Books • Springer e-Journals • UpToDate

  12. Part 4: Medical Searching Tools • (The Outcomes) • Be able to search in specific and return accurate results • Be able to use all the features of PubMed to effectively search MEDLINE • Be able to LinkOut your self to full-text information • Be able to access and locate relevant information resources you need

  13. Part 4: Medical Searching Tools • (What’s Included?) • PubMed • SLIM • Search PubMed/MEDLINE via PICO • Trip Database • SUMSearch • PrimeAnswers • Timelit • Health On the Net Foundation • BIOME

  14. Part 5: Medical Examinations • (The Outcomes) • To prepare your self for medical examinations • To practice online examinations databases

  15. Part 5: Medical Examinations • (What’s Included?) • Medical Masterclass • USMLE • AAP Journal CME

  16. Part 6: Continuing Medical Education • (The Outcomes) • To know how to collect online CME credit hours • To Enhance your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

  17. Part 6: Continuing Medical Education • (What’s Included?) • BMJ Learning • Nursing Skills

  18. Part 7: Library Training & Education • (The Outcomes) • Acquire skills to use all Library resources, services and applications

  19. Part 7: Library Training & Education • (What’s Included?) • BMJ Learning • CINAHL • Library Induction • PDA • PubMed & LinkOut • RefWorks • Searching for Evidence

  20. Where can I found information about all previous sections?

  21. Medical Libraries Section Web sitehttp://web.dohms.gov.ae/medlibOne place for all your e-servicesYour gateway to medical information

  22. Library Training & Education • Thank you • Bakheet Beshtawy • bsbeshtawy@dohms.gov.ae • 04-219-1908 • 0505686122

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