The Cochrane Library

September 2009: The CCNC joins forces with public libraries
The Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre has partnered with public libraries across the country to help spread the word about free access to The Cochrane Library. Watch for this flyer to find out more about The Cochrane Library and how your local librarian can help you access more than 2,000 comprehensive systematic reviews to help you decide which health care treatments are best suited for you.

Download our flyer specific to librarians and training on The Cochrane Library.

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As of April 2009, all Canadians have full access to www.thecochranelibrary.com from any computer linked to the Internet!
Read details here.

The major product of the Collaboration is the Cochrane Database of Systematic and Methodology Reviews which is published quarterly as part of The Cochrane Library.

•  What’s new in The Cochrane Library
•  Listen to podcasts of topical Cochrane reviews.
•  Browse Cochrane review abstracts and plain language summaries or Search by keyword.

Using The Cochrane Library
    • The Cochrane Library brochure
    • Real quick search guide 
    • Introductions to The Cochrane Library:
            - Introductory Guide by the Australasian Cochrane Centre
            - Self learning e-module: Click under Cochrane Library (English and French)
            - Quick Reference Guide (12 MB)
            - Sign up for a live webcast

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What is in The Cochrane Library?
The Cochrane Library also contains five other databases which are automatically included in your search of the Library: 

     The Cochrane Database of Systematic and Methodology Reviews 
     The Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects 
     The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL)
     The Cochrane Methodology Register 
     The NHS Economic Evaluation Database 
     Health Technology Assessment Database

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Training Schedule for 2009

Wiley-Blackwell is pleased to invite you to our free instructor-led online training sessions to learn how to make the most of our products and services. All you need is an internet connection and, in most cases, access to a telephone.

These sessions are conducted using a product called WebEx that allows you to view live presentations from your desktop. For most sessions there will be an associated teleconference so you can hear the presentation and ask questions. Wiley-Blackwell will provide a toll free telephone number to dial in.

*The sessions marked with an * will be conducted using Integrated VoIP for the audio component. For these sessions you will not need a separate telephone line.

To see the schedule and to register visit:  http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/aboutus/demo/