Ann Madhavan, MLSJune 3rd, 2010

ObjectivesTo introduce participants to the unique information

needs of public health professionals.To provide participants with the knowledge and

experience to use online open access information resources, including databases and search engines.

To provide participants with the knowledge to locate and potentially use online restricted information resources.

To introduce participants to online knowledge management tools to allow them to keep current.

Unique Information NeedsDiverse group of professionals…Working in locations ranging from rural to

urban…With varying degrees of computer skills and

online access…Focusing on a broad spectrum of policy and

practice issues…

Unique Information Needs

• Who lack funding for information resources

• Have a demanding workflow• Are not affiliated with academic or

hospital libraries

Google

Google Advanced Search

Advanced Search Tips

Google Scholar

Google Scholar Preferences

PubMed

PubMed Search Results…

PubMed Search Results

Free Full Text

My NCBI

PHSKC Digital Library

Partners…

Data.gov

WA Libraries

ProQuest

College/University Libraries

National Network of Libraries of Medicine

WorldCat

Reference ManagementConnotea Zotero

RSS Feeders & Readers

Google News Alerts

Social Media

Heal-WA

Ann Madhavan, MLS Public Health - Seattle & King County 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1300 Seattle, WA 98104 206-263-8758Ann.Madhavan@kingcounty.gov