Training
NHS Education for Scotland, Knowledge Services Group are now offering free online training sessions on The Knowledge Network and Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS). These sessions will be suitable for those who are new to The Knowledge Network or for those who wish to refresh their skills.
To participate in any of these sessions you will need a computer with Internet access and a telephone.
Please note, you will also be required to install webex software. You can test whether webex works on your computer by going to http://www.webex.co.uk/lp/jointest-uk and logging in with your name and email address. If successful you will see the message ‘Join Meeting Test Successful’. If not check with your IT department as to whether they can install this for you.
You are welcome to use our Online training flyer to promote these sessions locally.
Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS) are also currently offering some face-to-face sessions on The Learning Disabilites and Care for the Older People portals.
You can also access online training on a number of our subscription resources including OVID, EBSCOhost, The Cochrane Library and RefWorks. Click here for more information.
Remember your local NHS Librarian can offer assistance and training.
Full details below.
1The Knowledge Network
The following sessions are now available
Point of care resources on The Knowledge Network
This session will show you the resources available through The Knowledge Network that provide you with access to summarised, validated clinical evidence and guidance. This will include subscription services like Dynamed, plus targeted clinical decision support available on mobile devices and your PC.
Training dates available:
Wednesday 6th June 2012, 12-1pm
Thursday 12th July 2012, 1-2pm
Monday 13th August 2012, 12-1pmTo reserve a place, please email knowledge@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Searching The Knowledge Network and accessing journals
This session will cover searching The Knowledge Network with a focus on searching for journal titles and articles. The session will also explore managing search results using filters and organising favourite resources.
Training dates available:
Monday 4th June 2012, 12-1pm
Wednesday 4th July 2012, 1-2pm
Thursday 2nd August 2012, 12-1pmTo reserve a place, please email knowledge@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Keeping Up To Date
This session is a follow up to the 'Searching The Knowledge Network' this session will focus on managing new information. The session will showcase services to support this, including managing favourite resources within The Knowledge Network, table of content and article alert services, feeds, reference management services using RefWorks, current awareness services and saved searches.
Training dates available:
Tuesday 15th May 2012, 1-2pm
Monday 18th June 2012, 12-1pm
Wednesday 18th July 2012, 1-2pm
Thursday 16th August 2012, 12-1pmTo reserve a place, please email knowledge@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Community website administration training
If you are an administrator of Community website you can register for administration training.
Training dates currently available
Tuesday 29th May 2012, 1-2pm
Wednesday 27th June 2012, 12-1pm
Monday 30th July 2012, 1-2pm
Thursday 30th August 2012, 12-1pmTo reserve a place or request an alternative date, please email knowledge@nes.scot.nhs.uk
2Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS)
The following sessions are now available
SSKS advanced training
This aim of this session is to provide a quick tour of SSKS, including searching and managing resources on ssks and accessing full-text journals. This session will also highlight additional resources including bibliographic databases and the table of content service Zetoc.
Tuesday 22nd May 2012, 1-2pm
Monday 25th June 2012, 12-1pm
Thursday 26th July 2012, 1-2pm
Wednesday 22nd August 2012, 12-1pmTo reserve a place, please email knowledge@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Other SSKS training
SSKS also provides targeted training for their portals and also training aimed at specific staff groups. Sessions are available both online and face-to-face.
Online training
To reserve a place, please register using the links below
Leadership online training event
Wednesday 16 May 2012. 1-2pm
Contact knowledge@nes.scot.nhs.uk