Acquire
Objectives:
- Know the 3 keys for searching effectively
- Describe the contents of PubMed
- Identify and use appropriate MeSH terms
- Construct a search using Boolean operators
- Use PubMed filters
- PubMed tips
PubMed Resources
- PubMed TrainingIncludes short videos about what is in PubMed, how to search for an author, and more.
PubMed Videos
Branching Out: The MeSH Vocabulary (11 minutes)
Linking Google Scholar to Miner Library
- Navigate to Google Scholar and click on the 3 lines at the top left.
- Click on Settings
- Select Library Links
- Search for University of Rochester and save
- You can now see links to full text in your Google Scholar search results!
Boolean Operators
Don't forget your Boolean operators!
LibKey Nomad
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that facilitates access to the Libraries' full-text resources as you find research on the web. LibKey Nomad provides one-click access to full text from websites like PubMed, Wikipedia, and publisher pages.
To download LibKey Nomad:
- Head to the LibKey Nomad site
- Select your Browser:
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Brave
- Vivaldi
- Select the University of Rochester as your library
