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Searching in LIVIVO, the portal for the life sciences from ZB MED
Friday, 26.11.2021

Invitation: LIVIVO-Workshop - online December 7, 2021

Efficient research in the ZB MED search portal for the life sciences.

LIVIVO is the interdisciplinary search engine for literature and information on the life sciences. The virtual hands-on workshop provides knowledge about functionalities, services and features of the search portal. The aim is to give an overview of the LIVIVO user interface. Participants will be given the skills to use the search portal optimally for their needs. The workshop is aimed on the one hand at employees of academic and public libraries, and on the other at researchers and students from all disciplines of the life sciences.

Contents:

Introduction to

  • efficient handling of search queries in LIVIVO using Boolean operators and search filters
  • the interdisciplinary literature search through different database sources in LIVIVO
  • the ECB's integrated traffic light system in LIVIVO
  • LIVIVO services and features, such as the e-mail search agent or the RSS feed.

No previous knowledge is required.

Methods:

  • Live typing
  • Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Case study
  • Exchange of experiences


Learning objectives:

At the end of the workshop

  • have a better understanding of the functionalities of LIVIVO (e.g. search queries, ECB traffic light system)
  • have a better understanding of the services LIVIVO offers (data sources, search agents, RSS feed)
  • have a better understanding of semantic search technology
  • have been introduced to live typing as a new learning method and have exchanged ideas with colleagues.

Tools/Technology:

  • The workshop will take place via Zoom. You will need an internet-enabled device (PC or laptop with Windows or Linux; Mac) with webcam and headset or other audio system. Ideally, you will have two screens connected to your end device.

 

All information at a glance:

  • What: LIVIVO workshop
  • When: 07.12.2021, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
  • How: Video meeting via Zoom
  • Who: Staff of academic and public libraries, researchers, students in the field of life sciences. The number of participants is limited to 15.
  • Lecturers: Rabea Müller and Dr. Eva Seidlmayer

Registration: By 06 December 2021 at the latest by e-mail to Rabea Müller.

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ZB MED is supported by the Federal Ministry of Health.

The Federal Ministry of Health is a sponsor of ZB MED on the basis of a decision by the German Bundestag.

Local universities cooperate closely with ZB MED as partners

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The robust, well-established partnership between ZB MED and the University of Cologne covers research, teaching and the provision of information. The Scientific Director of ZB MED also holds a professorship at the Medical Faculty.

ZB MED is sponsered by the Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia

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Local universities cooperate closely with ZB MED as partners

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A joint professorship is just one example of the cooperation between ZB MED and the University of Bonn in the fields of research and teaching. ZB MED’s Bonn site is located on the Poppelsdorf campus.

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ZB MED promotes and supports open access to scientific research through the PUBLISSO portal and other services.

Local universities cooperate closely with ZB MED as partners

ZB MED’s cooperation with TH Köln focuses on providing qualifications in information and data science through joint professorships and other strategies.

ZB MED is a member of DataCite

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ZB MED and Bielefeld University have signed a cooperation agreement

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The objective is to work together to provide complementary information services for the life sciences.

ZB MED advocates equality

ZB MED received the TOTAL E-QUALITY award in 2010, 2013, 2017 and 2021 for successfully implementing equality in its staffing structure and personnel policies.

ZB MED is one of over 30 partners in the LFV Open Science

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