October is National Medical Librarians Month—a time to celebrate the vital role that medical librarians play in partnering with and supporting healthcare professionals, researchers, and students. At the heart of this celebration is a recognition of the many valuable services our health sciences library offers, such as the expert searching provided by our highly skilled library faculty.
As medical research grows exponentially and healthcare decisions are more data-driven than ever, the need for precise, high-quality information is critical. Expert searching is one of the essential services our library offers to help meet this demand, providing you with access to the best, most relevant evidence to support your clinical care, research, and academic work.
Expert searching refers to the specialized, thorough search strategies that our library faculty members develop to help you find the most relevant information in vast databases of medical literature. It involves carefully selecting the most appropriate databases, using advanced search techniques, and applying subject-specific expertise to ensure that the results are accurate, comprehensive, and tailored to your specific needs.
In the field of health sciences, access to high-quality evidence can mean the difference between an effective treatment plan and one that’s based on outdated or incomplete information. An expertly crafted search can uncover peer-reviewed articles, clinical trials, guidelines, and other resources that are pivotal in making informed decisions in patient care, research, and education.
Need help navigating the overwhelming amount of information for a capstone project, thesis, or academic presentation? Preparing for a case, reviewing clinical guidelines, or conducting a systematic review? Writing a grant proposal or developing a new research project, our library faculty can assist with comprehensive searches, saving you time and ensuring no key study is overlooked.
Getting help is simple. If you're unsure where to start with your research or if you want to ensure your search is as thorough as possible, we encourage you to reach out. You can request an expert search consultation through our website or by visiting the reference desk in person. Our faculty will work with you one-on-one to understand your research question and tailor a search strategy that best fits your needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our library faculty for an expert search consultation, and celebrate with us as we continue to advance the health sciences together!
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