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MHIKNET Education Session Webinar - "The Perils of Predatory Journals" - Nov. 22
by Maureen Babb 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

Hello Everyone, Please join us for our latest webinar, "The Perils of Predatory Journals," this Wednesday! The Perils of Predatory Journals November 22nd, 2017 – Online – Register at: http://<http://bit.ly/2AmjUfj>bit.ly/2AmjUfj<http://bit.ly/2AmjUfj> 11:00 am – Noon Predatory journals are the fake news of the medical literature, publishing false or sub-par research for a fee. They’ve become more prevalent in recent years, and researchers and clinicians must be on guard to avoid using or publishing in them. In this session, you will learn about the nature of predatory journals, how they’re affecting the medical literature, and how to identify and avoid them. In this session, we will also address fake news more generally, and teach you how to distinguish between genuine and fake news stories. Maureen Babb, MLIS MHIKNET Librarian for Manitoba Health

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Announcing the Winter 2018 MHIKNET Education Session Lineup!
by Maureen Babb 15 Nov '17

15 Nov '17

Hello Everyone! MHIKNET is pleased to announce our new lineup of education sessions for Winter 2018: We have four new sessions for you, and one session back by popular demand. Hope to see you there! KEEPING CURRENT WITH THE LITERATURE January 9th (in person) | January 19th (online) 1:30 – 2:30 pm 1:00 – 2:00 pm Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2iGcGvr>bit.ly/2iGcGvr<http://bit.ly/2iGcGvr> Learn how to keep on top of the latest developments in your field – and how to have customized article lists delivered right to your inbox! GOOGLING FOR GOOD EVIDENCE – Back by Popular Demand! January 16th (in person) | January 24th (online) 11:00 am – Noon 11:00 am – Noon Register Here: http<http://bit.ly/2iGdEYB>://<http://bit.ly/2iGdEYB>bit.ly/2iGdEYB<http://bit.ly/2iGdEYB> Join us to improve your Googling! In this session, you will learn advanced search techniques for Google and Google Scholar! HEALTHCARE APPS February 6th (in person) | February 14th (online) 11:00 am – Noon 1:30 – 2:30 pm Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2iHTptl>bit.ly/2iHTptl<http://bit.ly/2iHTptl> Your phones and tablets can be powerful healthcare tools – learn about the latest and greatest healthcare apps, including UpToDate! REFERENCE MANAGEMENT March 8th (in person) | March 21st (online) 2:00 – 3:00 pm 10:30 – 11:30 am Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2zswn3H>bit.ly/2zswn3H<http://bit.ly/2zswn3H> Juggling references and trying to keep citations straight? Learn about tools to keep your references organized, including EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero. CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF EVIDENCE April 17th (in person) | April 30th (online) 11:00 am – Noon 2:00 – 3:00 pm Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2hUzTKB>bit.ly/2hUzTKB<http://bit.ly/2hUzTKB> Working with evidence means assessing its quality – learn techniques to critically appraise the information you use everyday! In person sessions are held at 300 Carlton, room 2026 and do not require registration Maureen Babb, MLIS MHIKNET Librarian for Manitoba Health

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Webinar - The Perils of Predatory Journals!
by Maureen Babb 08 Nov '17

08 Nov '17

Join us for MHIKNET's latest education session: The Perils of Predatory Journals The Perils of Predatory Journals November 22nd, 2017 – Online – Register at: http://<http://bit.ly/2AmjUfj>bit.ly/2AmjUfj<http://bit.ly/2AmjUfj> 11:00 am – Noon Predatory journals are the fake news of the medical literature, publishing false or sub-par research for a fee. They’ve become more prevalent in recent years, and researchers and clinicians must be on guard to avoid using or publishing in them. In this session, you will learn about the nature of predatory journals, how they’re affecting the medical literature, and how to identify and avoid them. In this session, we will also address fake news more generally, and teach you how to distinguish between genuine and fake news stories. Those of you at Manitoba Health may wish to join us for our in person version of the session, on November 14th at 11:00 am, 300 Carlton, room 2026. Maureen Babb, MLIS MHIKNET Librarian for Manitoba Health

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Centre for Healthcare Innovation upcoming workshops
by Orvie Dingwall 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

In follow-up to MHIKNET's Evidence-Based Practice and Levels of Evidence webinars, you may be interested in learning more. The George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI), which is in Winnipeg, will be hosting a four-day workshop featuring experts from CHI's Knowledge Synthesis platform. See the CHI website (https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/event/) to register. Registration deadline is November 12, 2017. 1) Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis http://chimb.ca/events/introduction-to-systematic-reviews-and-meta-analysis… November 20 - November 22, 2017 Cost $300: Faculty, Staff, Professionals $150: Students Lunch and refreshments will be served. 2) Introduction to Systematic Review Literature Searching https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/events/introduction-to-systematic-review-lite… November 24, 2017 Costs: Physicians, Faculty, Staff, Other Professionals: $50 Students: $25 3) Introduction to Network Meta-Analysis https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/events/advanced-topics-in-systematic-review-a… November 24, 2017 Costs: Physicians, Faculty, Staff, Other Professionals: $50 Students: $25 4) Introduction to Qualitative Reviews https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/events/introduction-to-qualitative-and-mixed-… November 24, 2017 Costs: Physicians, Faculty, Staff, Other Professionals: $50 Students: $25 For more information, please contact the Knowledge Synthesis Platform at Knowledge.Synthesis(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Knowledge.Synthesis@umanitoba.ca> Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/mhiknet

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Friendly Reminder: October MHIKNET Education Session, Evidence-Based Practice and Levels of Evidence
by Orvie Dingwall 27 Oct '17

27 Oct '17

A friendly reminder that the next MHIKNET Education Session is upcoming: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND LEVELS OF EVIDENCE October 30thth, 2017 Online Register at: http://bit.ly/2hnkpkV 11:00 am - Noon What types of evidence are best, and why? What is a systematic review? What is a randomized controlled trial? Which types of evidence will best support your needs? Learn how to incorporate the various levels of evidence into your own practice. If you cannot attend during the live session, the recording will be available afterwards at www.mhiknet.net<http://www.mhiknet.net> Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/mhiknet [mhiknet logo 1]

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October MHIKNET Education Session: Evidence-Based Practice and Levels of Evidence
by Orvie Dingwall 16 Oct '17

16 Oct '17

The next MHIKNET Education Session is upcoming: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND LEVELS OF EVIDENCE October 30thth, 2017 Online Register at: http://bit.ly/2hnkpkV 11:00 am - Noon What types of evidence are best, and why? What is a systematic review? What is a randomized controlled trial? Which types of evidence will best support your needs? Learn how to incorporate the various levels of evidence into your own practice. If you cannot attend during the live session, the recording will be available afterwards at www.mhiknet.net<http://www.mhiknet.net> This session is also being offered in-person: October 24, 2017 Manitoba Health, 300 Carlton, 2026 11:00 am - noon No registration required Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/mhiknet [mhiknet logo 1]

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Reminder: Online Education Session: Searching for Health Information
by Orvie Dingwall 26 Sep '17

26 Sep '17

A friendly reminder that our next MHIKNET Education session is this Wednesday September 27th. For those not able to attend the live session, the recording will be available afterwards at www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Additionally, if you are interested in registering for any of the other Fall MHIKNET Education sessions, you can do so at www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> SEARCHING FOR HEALTH INFORMATION - ONLINE September 27th, 2017 - Register at https://goo.gl/bkk7pV 11:00 am - Noon Join us to learn how to find health information, from a variety of sources including UpToDate, PubMed, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Google. Optimize your search skills to find the best information. Discover which resources are more trustworthy and why. Find out what resources are better for what sorts of information. Learn where to look and how to find exactly what you need. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/mhiknet

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Online Education Session: Searching for Health Information
by Maureen Babb 20 Sep '17

20 Sep '17

Join MHIKNET for our latest online education session! Register now with our new automated registration process at https://goo.gl/bkk7pV SEARCHING FOR HEALTH INFORMATION - ONLINE September 27th, 2017 - Register at https://goo.gl/bkk7pV 11:00 am - Noon Join us to learn how to find health information, from a variety of sources! Optimize your search skills to find the best information. Discover which resources are more trustworthy and why. Find out what resources are better for what sorts of information. Learn where to look and how to find exactly what you need. Maureen Babb, MLIS MHIKNET Librarian for Manitoba Health

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MHIKNET Education Session - Searching for Health Information - September 19th - In Person
by Maureen Babb 14 Sep '17

14 Sep '17

Please join MHIKNET for our upcoming education session! SEARCHING FOR HEALTH INFORMATION September 19th, 2017 - 300 Carlton - Room 2026 10:00 - 11:00 am Join us to learn how to find health information, from a variety of sources! Optimize your search skills to find the best information. Discover which resources are more trustworthy and why. Find out what resources are better for what sorts of information. Learn where to look and how to find exactly what you need. Maureen Babb, MLIS MHIKNET Librarian for Manitoba Health

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Announcing the Fall 2017 MHIKNET Education Session Lineup!
by Maureen Babb 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Hello Everyone, MHIKNET is pleased to announce a new lineup of education sessions for Fall, 2017. Further details will be announced as each session draws closer, but for now, here's a peek at what's coming up this year: Join us for our Fall 2017 education sessions! All sessions will be offered twice - once in person at Manitoba Health, and once online. Hope to see you there! SEARCHING FOR HEALTH INFORMATION September 19th (in person) || September 27th (online) Optimize your search skills to find the best information. Learn where to look and how to find exactly what you need. EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND LEVELS OF EVIDENCE October 24th (in person) || October 30th (online) What types of evidence are best, and why? Learn how to incorporate the various levels of evidence into your own practice. THE PERILS OF PREDATORY JOURNALS November 14th (in person) || November 22nd (online) Predatory journals and fake news cloud the literature with poor-quality information. Learn how to spot predatory journals, identify fake news, and how to avoid falling for their scams. IMPROVING YOUR PUBMED SEARCH SKILLS December 5th (in person) || December 11th (online) Learn the ins and outs of PubMed, the premiere health search engine, to optimize your information seeking in this seminar for beginners and experienced users alike. Maureen Babb, MLIS MHIKNET Librarian for Manitoba Health

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