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Library Training Events

Library training - September to December 2024
If you would like further information on training from the AFBI Library please get in touch. The AFBI Library can provide individual or small group training covering search strategies, using databases, bibliometrics and EndNote. We also welcome any queries you may have on copyright and Open Access.  We can also offer these sessions in a format and at a time that suits you. 

Introduction to the Library (30 mins)
Delivered in-person or via Teams, this session is ideal for new AFBI staff and students. Register for this event and:
  • Meet with AFBI Library staff
  • Find out more about AFBI Library and how we can help your research
  • Learn how to navigate the AFBI Library website
  • Take a look at how to find books, journals and articles via AFBI Library Search
  • Get a comprehensive overview of the Library's key resources and services
Once you have registered for this session you will be sent a course invite.
  • Monday 23rd September - 10.00am to 10.30am (in-person at VSD Library)
  • Tuesday 24th September via Teams  - 10.00am to 10.30am (via Teams)

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Introduction to EndNote
This course is suitable for new EndNote users or for those who would like a refresher on using EndNote to support their research output. Course content includes:
  • Creating and backing up an EndNote library
  • Creating and importing new references from a range of relevant resources
  • Organising your references and managing your library
  • Using EndNote’s Cite While You Write plugin to automatically create citations and bibliographies within Word
  • Working with referencing styles
  • EndNote Online/Syncing/Sharing
Once you have registered you will be sent a course invite.
  • Wednesday 9th October - 10.00am to 11.30am (in-person at Newforge Library)

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Finding Literature using Web of Science
Delivered in-person, this session covers the following:
  • Creating a literature search strategy
  • Applying your search strategy to the Web of Science database
  • Utilising bibliometrics and cited references
  • Saving your search and setting alerts
  • Exporting results to EndNote
Once you have registered you will be sent a course invite.
  • Monday 21st October - 10.00am to 11.00am (in-person at VSD Library)

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Open Access Tools
Delivered via Teams, this session covers key tools and resources available that can assist you in publishing your research open access. 
  • Finding journal quartiles
  • Open Access options
  • Tools to help you publish 
Once you have registered you will be sent a course invite.
  • Tuesday 12th November 2024 – 11.00 to 11.30am (via Teams)

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Research Benchmarking with InCites

InCites is a powerful research benchmarking tool available via the AFBI Library.  Delivered in-person, this session will cover the key features of using InCites, including:

  • Comparing and benchmarking research metrics, such as number of publications and impact against other institutions.
  • Identifying research activities within AFBI and their impact.
  • Exploring partnerships and collaborations.
  • Identifying experts both inside and outside the organisation. 

Once you have registered you will be sent a course invite.

  • Wednesday 18th December 2024 10.00am to 11.00am (in-person at Newforge Library)

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