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CINAHL

Guide to using CINAHL

Tutorials and Tools

CINAHL 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. 

  • EBSCO's New User Interfaces - This is the YouTube playlist for EBSCO's New User Interfaces. You can find videos on basic and advanced searching, citing articles, and many more topics.
  • EBSCOhost Research Platform Guides - Here you will find many other guides with step-by-step guidance on a variety of topics. Please note these guides include all EBSCOhost databases not just CINAHL.
  • EBSCO CINAHL Guides -  Here you will mind many other guides with step-by-step guidance on a variety of topics specific to CINAHL.

Librarian Assistance

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 - Thursday, 9AM-5PM and Friday, 9AM-4PM. 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.