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PubMed Tutorials

Video - What Is In PubMed?
View this 3-minute video which describes what types of information are included in PubMed.
PubMed User Guide
Tips for Using PubMed
Two-page overview of basic search techniques.
PubMed Tutorial - Mapping Subject Headings
This brief 3-minute video shows how the search terms you enter are mapped to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
PubMed Online Training
Use MeSH to Build a Better PubMed Query - Video
Contact PubMed
Email Form - https://support-nlm-nih-gov.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/support/create-case/

UpToDate Tutorials

Cochrane Library

Cochrane Library User Guide
About the Cochrane Library
How To Search the Cochrane Library
How To Get Started With PICO Search
Set Up Topic Alerts in the Cochrane Library
Cochrane Library Training Hub
Contact Cochrane
Phone - 1-877-762-2974

Embase Tutorials

Searching Embase
This is an extensive step-by-step guide on how to search the Embase database.
Embase - Getting Started
A quick overview for using Embase.
All Embase Video Tutorials
Managing your search
A quick guide for exporting citations, saving articles, and setting up email alerts.
Refining your search
A quick guide for limiting and refining article searches.
Using PICO
A quick guide to using the PICO search for evidence based medicine.
Disease and Drugs Search
A quick tutorial for using the Disease and Drugs search in Embase.
Using PV Wizard
A short tutorial for using the PV wizard feature in Embase.
Using Medical Device Search
A short tutorial for using the medical device search in Embase.
Contact Embase
Email Form - https://service-elsevier-com.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/app/contact/supporthub/embase/
Phone - 1-800-543-6820

Google Scholar

Google Scholar Search Help

PsycInfo Tutorials

ProQuest Basic Search Quick Guide
ProQuest Search Tips
PsycInfo (ProQuest) Tutorials
Contact ProQuest
Email Form - https://support.proquest.com/s/submit-a-case?language=en_US
Phone - 1-800-889-3358

Scopus Tutorials

All Scopus Tutorials & Videos
Contact Scopus
Email Form - https://service-elsevier-com.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/app/contact/supporthub/scopuscontent/

Web of Science Tutorials

Web of Science - Quick Reference Guide
All Web of Science Tutorials & Videos
Contact Web of Science
Email - WoSG.support@clarivate.com

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