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This one and a half hour online training focuses on the practical use of NVivo by importing data, coding data, and then analyzing and visualizing textual data using NVivo, an analysis and visualization software for qualitative and mixed-methods research, evaluation, and literature reviews.
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
Borrow popular science eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive to read on your computer, mobile device, or Kindle. You can even download content for offline usage. This service is compatible with all computers, smart phones, tablets, and eReaders.
Visit https://nihlibrary.overdrive.com to view the titles that are available through the NIH Library. You can check out items, read or listen to them on your device or computer, place holds, and even recommend new content.
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Do I need an OverDrive account?
No. NIH staff can sign in using their NIH email address.
What's the difference between OverDrive and Libby?
OverDrive is the platform and the name of the parent company. Libby is the app made by OverDrive for patrons to borrow and read/listen to books from the OverDrive platform.
Do I need to be on the NIH network to access the NIH Library collection?
No. NIH staff can access the NIH collection on any device on any network, using their NIH email address.
Can I access and use the NIH Library’s OverDrive collection on my personal computer or device?
Yes, but you must use your NIH email address to set up an account.
I already have OverDrive's Libby app on my device. How do I add the NIH Library to my libraries?
Click the three horizontal lines on the bottom of the screen of the Libby app interface and select “Add a library.”
Search or browse for and select “National Institutes of Health Library” which should open the main browsing screen for the NIH Library collection.
If I’ve checked out an item on one browser/device, can I access that same item on another browser/device?
Yes. All items checked out to your account will be available on any device/browser once you’ve logged into your NIH Library account using your NIH email address.
How do I borrow an item?
Find the item you would like to check out and select “Borrow” (or “Place a Hold” if the item is already checked out to someone else.)
How do I renew my item?
On the OverDrive website, select “Loans” from “My Account”, locate the item you want to renew, and click “Renew.” If you are using the Libby app, select the shelf icon on the bottom of the screen, locate the item you want to renew, and click "Renew." Please note that the “Renew” option only becomes available once your item is within 3 days of expiring. If the item is on hold for someone else, the item will be placed on hold for you to check out once it becomes available.
How long can I borrow an item?
You can check out items for 7, 14, or 21 days.
How many titles can I check out at one time?
You can borrow up to 2 titles at a time. You can place holds on up to 10 titles at one time.
More information on using OverDrive is available on the OverDrive help page.
For more information about the NIH Library's OverDrive collection, contact Lisa Scanlon at [email protected] or 301-827-3830.
This one-hour online training will cover an overview of patent search tools, with a focus on search and analysis options in a variety of patent databases: Espacenet, Google Patents, PATENTSCOPE, Derwent Innovations Index, and Lens.org. During this training, the instructor will review patent search concepts including patent families, patent classification systems, and kind codes. Chemical structure and genetic sequence search options will also be covered.
The NIH Library Protocol Support Service provides searching, consultations, and resources for developing the literature and research components of protocol development and scientific review. Librarians work with individuals to develop complex, focused searches for both clinical and animal protocols. Librarians are available to attend protocol team meetings and provide support throughout the protocol process.
In partnership with the NIH Clinical Center's Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology Service (BCES), the NIH Library is offering this two-hour online training to assist researchers in writing a manuscript. Participants will become familiar with statistical issues that can arise as well as recommendations to prevent them. Most of the examples will be related to clinical research; however, anyone can benefit from the tips shared.
Let the NIH Library help you improve your searching, reference management skills, data management and other work related skills.
Classes are free, hands-on, and open to NIH and HHS staff. Attend virtually (when offered) or on-site in the NIH Library Training Room, Building 10 Clinical Center, near the South Entrance. In addition to on-site and webinar training, we offer self-paced online tutorials. These tutorials cover a variety of topics. Our most popular tutorials are listed below.
NLM has comprehensive online help available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK3830/?depth=2
There is an online tutorial at https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/pubmedtutorial/cover.html
