Would you like to learn how to conduct efficient and refined literature searches using evidence-based principles, com­pile print and electronic bibliographies, access the full text of articles, and evaluate authoritative consumer information on behalf of your pa­tients? 

Would the addition of audio and video continuing education re­sources make the session even more attractive? What if the workshop were actually coming to your neighborhood? 

The College Library, in collaboration with the UBC School of Medicine’s Continuing Professional Development, is taking its course, Finding Medical Evidence—Supporting Patient Care (Using the Internet to your advantage), on the road. This half-day interactive workshop is ac­credited for up to 3.5 Mainpro-M1 and Section 1 study credits. 

Courses have already been presented in Vic­toria, Comox, Pemberton, Cranbrook, Trail and Nelson, and future ones are scheduled for Prince George (21 November) and Burnaby (30 January). For full details and registration information, see UBC CPD’s web site: www.ubccpd.ca [13]. If you would be interested in hosting a session at your hospital, give the library a call at 604 733-6671 or send an e-mail to medlib@mls.cpsbc.ca [14].

The library is committed to providing the best in electronic and print resources to College members and recognizes that instruction in their use is often the first step. Research indicates that hands-on interactive in­struction in online searching enhances confidence, search strategy formulation, and outcome satisfaction. All that and it’s close to home.

—Karen MacDonell
—Robert Melrose
—Judy Neill
College Librarians