PubMed

PubMed provides many tutorials and how-to guides via their website (link below). Alternately, you can search the internet for other tutorials that best suit your learning style. 

• PubMed Online Training - Here you will find a collection of videos with step-by-step guidance on a variety of topics. The depth of these videos vary greatly and can accommodate all experience levels. Videos range from 2-4 minutes to hour long webinars/classes.
• How PubMed Works YouTube - How PubMed Works is a four-part YouTube series that serves as an introduction to PubMed for information specialists and others created by the National Library of Medicine.

Need extra help? Schedule an appointment with our librarians. Librarian assisted searches require an appointment with a reference librarian and lasts approximately an hour. These sessions can be catered to fit various needs. 

Some examples of the assistance librarians can provide include:

• Identifying keywords and controlled vocabulary
• Understanding and using Boolean operators
• Guiding a literature search for a coursework
• Assistance with citation management systems (i.e. RefWorks, Covidence) and other research tools
• Understanding what databases and other resources the library has available and how to use them

How to Schedule an Appointment

Appointments are available Monday -  Friday, online and in-person. Please note, same-day appointments are difficult to accommodate. If possible, request your appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments are offered at no cost. To schedule, please fill out our Ask a Question form, or email library@rush.edu.