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Title:	Evidence Based Practice for Clinicians (QUANTITATIVE) – How to use the best research evidence to guide your clinical practice (South - TCH)
From:	1:00pm Wednesday, August 26, 2026
To:	5:00pm Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Presenter:	Elizabeth Walker and Ros Stanton
Location:	CHS Library Training Room – Garran (4.1.36)
Registration:	Registration is required for this event.
Description:	LOCATION: Canberra Hospital - CHS Library Training Room, Building 4, Level 1 NOTE: All sessions are offered at both northside and southside locations for all CHS staff. You are welcome to attend sessions at either location, based on the date that suits you. Free parking is available for CHS staff at both locations, use your ID card for staff level entry. Are you wondering about the best treatment options for your patient?  Would you like to refresh your skills on how to search databases to find quality information? Do you want to learn more about what makes a paper high quality and how to use the findings to guide your practice?  If so, this workshop is for you! This session is suitable for healthcare workers from any clinical background and will focus on quantitative research methods investigating the effect of interventions.    This workshop will cover how to:   Formulate a PICO question and design an effective search strategy    Understand how to critically appraise quantitative studies on effect of interventions    Interpret results and determine clinical significance   Derive clinical implications from the research and apply to practice.  This workshop is a collaboration between the CHS Library and Office of Research and Education. It will be facilitated by a librarian with expertise in systematic literature searching and Rosalyn Stanton, a clinician, researcher and educator. Bringing your own laptop is highly desirable.

Title:	Grey Literature: What it is and how to find it for your research
From:	1:00pm Thursday, August 27, 2026
To:	2:00pm Thursday, August 27, 2026
Presenter:	Lori Korodaj
Location:	CHS Library Training Room – Garran (4.1.36)
Registration:	Registration is required for this event.
Description:	This is a hands-on session. During this session, we cover the definition of grey literature and its role in your work/research/information seeking. Learn to find grey literature using specific Google and Google Scholar search techniques to save you time. Time permitting, you may also start your own searching with librarian support. After today’s session, participants will: define and understand the difference between published and grey literature know the different types of grey literature available be able to search for grey literature confidently using Google, Google Scholar, and other recommended grey literature sites.

Title:	AI for Healthcare Staff: Skills, Knowledge, and Resources
From:	12:00pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026
To:	1:00pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Presenter:	Sonny Chandra
Location:	NCH ICT Training Room
Registration:	Registration is required for this event.
Description:	Build practical skills for using AI in healthcare with AI for Healthcare Staff. This session covers what AI can and can’t do, your ACT Government obligations, good practice, effective prompting, and where to find trusted information and support. Learning outcomes • Understand what AI can and can't do • Understand your ACT Government obligations • Awareness of good practice for AI in healthcare • How to prompt effectively • Where to get more information and support

Monthly Literature Search - Home-based Care for the Elderly

This month’s literature search explores home-based care for older people in Australia, which is a key strategy for an ageing population. This year saw the launch of the Australian Government’s Support at Home program. Recent research identifies a range of healthcare challenges and opportunities for older people and those who support them.

August 2026 - eResource of the Month

The Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) is a WHO-recognised Primary Registry containing clinical trials across a wide range of health and medical fields, including medicines, surgery, medical devices, rehabilitation, public health, and complementary therapies. Searching ANZCTR can help you stay informed about emerging treatments and current research. For search tips and guidance, visit the ANZCTR How to Search page.

eResource Update - Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook

The Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook (10th edition) is now available on the new Therapeutic Guidelines platform from 1 July.

Important update - Don't Rush to Crush trial extended

The Don't Rush to Crush trial has been extended and the survey is now open until 18 August 2026. Your responses will help the Library determine if DRTC or MIMS Crush is required from 1 October 2026. Access the survey here. We appreciate your feedback.

New eBook collection - 2026 Doody's Core Titles

This new collection provides access to 45 eBooks considered essential to health practitioners, researchers and students. The 2026 Doody’s Core Titles cover medical, nursing, allied health and other specialties.

The titles have been independently selected by subject matter experts (academically-affiliated healthcare professionals and medical librarians) to support clinical practice, education and research.

EndNote Now Available for CHS and Health staff from HCSD

EndNote is now available for all CHS staff and Health staff from HCSD. Find out how to install and get the most out of EndNote by linking to our full-text resources. Find out more.