WRHAVL Blog

Yesterday, the WRHA Virtual Library hosted its first education webinar; Introduction to the WRHA Virtual Library.  Turnout for the session was high, but in case you missed it, you can watch it here:

If you watch the webinar, please consider filling out our assessment survey.

The webinar is also posted on the Library Training page of the site, where all past webinars will be posted, and where you can see our upcoming sessions!  Stayed tuned for our Searching Pubmed webinar in October.  

The WRHA Virtual Library is pleased to announce the addition of Canadian Pharmacist's Letter to its collections.  Canadian Pharmacist's Letter is a service for pharmacists covering new developments in drug therapy, and trends in pharmacy practice. Started in 1985, it is intended to serve pharmacists in Canada and is independent of any pharmaceutical firm. Canadian Pharmacist's Letter consists of a monthly letter, plus Detail-Documents expanding on topics discussed in each issue. Also included on its web site are other resources such as handy charts, patient handouts, practical tips, and more!

Creating a personal account within Canadian Pharmacist's Letter allows you to earn and keep track of CE credits – set up a personal account by clicking the "Create Personal Account" button in the top right-hand corner of their page.  

Check out Canadian Pharmacist's Letter here!

The WRHA Virtual Library is pleased to present a series of educational webinars to enhance your library experience!  Webinars will be presented live, and then posted on the WRHA VL website to watch at your convenience.  Each webinar is 30 minutes long.  Check out our upcoming sessions below:  

Introduction to the WRHA Virtual Library - September 26th, 2018 - 2:00 pm
Register here: https://bit.ly/2PFQelN

Learn about the resources and services that the WRHA Virtual Library has on offer!  How do you access resources such as articles, books or videos? How do you request additional sources?  Learn to request a literature review and much more!

Searching PubMed - October 25th, 2018 - 1:00 pm
Register here: https://bit.ly/2NqndZB

Improve your PubMed search skills in this webinar.  Develop advanced search strategies to find exactly what you’re looking for, learn to find practice guidelines, and discover how MESH terms can help you with your research.

Effective Googling - November 27th, 2018 - 2:00 pm
Register here: https://bit.ly/2wqKOCh

How’s your Google-fu?  Attend this webinar to sharpen your Google skills so that you can find the best information when you search – in the workplace or at home.  

Evidence-Based Practice and Levels of Evidence - December 18th, 2018 - 3:00 pm
Register here: https://bit.ly/2MSjsiJ

Which sorts of evidence are the most reliable and why?  Learn about levels of evidence and how to discover the best evidence to incorporate into your practice at this webinar.

Thanks to all WRHAVL users who have volunteered for usability testing so far! Your feedback is helping us to make our services more user-friendly.
We are looking to recruit a few more volunteers during the month of September. We would particularly be interested in hearing from PCH and CHA employees, Allied Health practitioners, and nil appointees who use both UofM and WRHAVL resources. Appointments take no longer than thirty minutes, and participants receive a $20 gift card to the UofM Bookstore, to thank you for your insights.

If you have any questions or would like to participate, please contact Ellen Tisdale at ellen.tisdale@umanitoba.ca.
 

The WRHA Virtual Library has added Natural Medicines to its collections.  Formerly known as Natural Standard, Natural Medicines is an international research collaboration that aggregates and synthesizes data on complementary and alternative therapies. Using a comprehensive methodology and reproducible grading scales, information is created that is evidence-based,consensus-based, and peer-reviewed, tapping into the collective expertise of a multidisciplinary Editorial Board. The mission of this collaboration is to provide objective, reliable information that aids clinicians, patients, and others.

Check out Natural Medicines here!

The WHRA Virtual library is pleased to announce the addition of Psychiatry Online to its collections. Psychiatry Online is a web-based portal that features DSM-V – a widely used psychiatric reference – and The American Journal of Psychiatry as well as a collection of psychiatric references from American Psychiatric Publishing.

Check out Psychiatry Online here!