Information Resources Overview Sandra A. Martin, M.L.I.S. Health Sciences Resource Coordinator Optometry Librarian John Vaughan Library Room 305B –

Learning Objectives To provide a mechanism for students to access the most current optometry, ophthalmology, vision science, and medically related information To familiarize students with specific information resources and library services to support the literature review required for OPT 6111 and 6121 To familiarize students with evidence-based practice and life-long learning techniques 2

John Vaughan Library (JVL) Short walk from the Optometry building Comprehensive print and online collections Friendly, welcoming staff Open until 12:00 a.m. Sunday-Thursday during Fall and Spring semesters Hours posted at Checkout Laptops, iPads, & cameras at Reserve Desk Wi Fi hot spots throughout the building Comfortable seating and study environments 3

Services and Collections 1 st Floor – Reserves, Audiovisuals, Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, Computers, Scanners & Printers 2d Floor – Journals, Newspapers, Special Collections, Computers, Scanners & Printers 3d Floor – Books, Government Documents, Optometry Librarian (305B) Books & Journals shelved by Library of Congress call numbers. Most Vision Science titles found in R, RE, and Q areas 4

Sandra Martin Provides…. Instruction Research Assistance Small Group Consulting Database Searches Collection Development (Selection of print and online books, audiovisuals, journals and databases) Assistance with any health-related information need Office Hours: Tuesday 10 am to 4 pm

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Start your Search Here:

Optometry Journals A-Z

Quick Access to Full Text Articles For All Optometry Journals by Title  Click on the A-Z Pad from the Optometry web page  Links display to all Optometry journals with full text available For other health sciences journals (non-Optometry)  Click on the collection links (Clinical Key, Science Direct, NSU or  Click on the link to “All Library e-Journals”  Enter the full journal title If you cannot locate full text in a specific journal, place an order for the article through Interlibrary Loan (free)

Optometry Resources are NOT on the main library home page. Click on “College of Optometry” to access your web page 10

Helpful Tools Optometry Web Page  Optometry Databases, e-journals, e-books, and other tools available 24/7  Supports specific research, teaching, and patient care needs of NSUOCO faculty, students, and residents  Start Here to find resources for all optometry and medical topics  Important: Link directly from the Optometry web page to all “Optometry” journals A-Z that include full text  NOTE: Google Chrome Browser works best

Remote Access Enter NT-NSU user id and password to access the library’s electronic resources Contact Tom Tinnell if you have problems with your user id or password Contact Sandra to report other technical problems or for search assistance 12

Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Services  Scan and pdf of articles from journals in the library’s print collection – you do not have to pull print journals from the shelf and scan or photocopy  Deliver books, audiovisuals, and journal articles not owned by the library  Journal articles delivered electronically if possible ILL Requests  Click on Interlibrary Loan link from Optometry Web Page  Create the online Iliad Profile  Complete online request form for articles and books Contact for 13

Information Retrieval to conduct Research Comprehensive in scope and time  All levels of resources  Current and Retrospective  Background and Foreground Information 14

Background Questions Generally ask who, what, why, where or how about a single concept Require general knowledge of disease and therapeutic processes 15

Examples What are methods of visual field testing in glaucoma? How is the Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer used? What are the ocular causes and potential treatments of visual fatigue and computer vision syndrome? What oral antioxidant combinations and topical vitamin eye drops have been used to treat dry eyes in adult patients? 16

Foreground Questions Usually compare two or more concepts – theories, drugs, treatments, tests, harms or benefits of two approaches Require precise information about complex issues Sources should provide current, original research data 17

Proposed Research Projects Evaluate the accuracy of the Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer compared to the MP-1 in patients with glaucoma Assess efficacy of anti-fatigue lenses in relieving eye strain and computer vision syndrome Assess effectiveness of vitamin supplements and oral antioxidants to improve dry eye symptoms 18

Answers to Background Questions Resources:  Clinical Key (Includes MEDLINE)  Books – e-Books and print (JVL Library collection)  Ovid MEDLINE – Basic Search links to subscription and open access journals  Science Direct – Best for scientific, technical, and investigative medical research (does not include MEDLINE)  Visionet – vision therapy related topics 19

Clinical Key “All in one” database with full text access to 1,000 books and 500 journals in every medical and surgical specialty Ophthalmology – Over 60 full text books 12 Content Types including MEDLINE, images & videos Access to information at all levels from topic overview to evidence-based data in one search Smart search engine matches first few letters of search word/words to relevant clinical content No complicated search strategies or Boolean connectors Easier than Google – but with reliable, evidence-based results

Ovid MEDLINE- Basic Search U. S. National Library of Medicine’s premier database. Contains over 20 million citations to journal articles in medicine, nursing, allied health, and basic sciences as they relate to health care OvidSP user friendly interface provides natural language processing of keywords and phrases. No complicated search strategies required. Begin with “Basic Search” Contains links to full text of both vision science journals in NSU libraries subscriptions and open access sources 21

Science Direct Elsevier’s database of peer reviewed journal articles (published by Elsevier) in both subscription and open access journals NSU subscribes to journals in life sciences, health sciences, and some physical sciences Does not include MEDLINE Best for scientific and technical journals Use “Advanced Search” to limit results to subscribed and open access journals 22

Visionet – produced by SCO Citations to articles in Optometry journals not found in MEDLINE Especially useful for articles on vision therapy, visual training, vision screening, low vision, practice management, etc. No full text Contact Sandra for help 23

Point of Care Resources Evidence based textbooks  Provide “rapid” access to concise, evidence based summaries written by experts  Designed for clinicians to find answers to patient care questions  Also helpful as starting point for evidence based research  Extensive, current bibliographies of studies graded for quality of evidence 24

Summaries UpToDate –Evidence based summaries of over 10,000 topics in over 22 specialties –8,500 Treatment Recommendations –GRADE System used to score recommendations and strength of evidence –Practice changing updates; Updated continuously –Drug database; Patient education materials –The Gold Standard of summaries