| This guide is intended to be one of several useful research support tools provided by the Library as you journey through your program. |
My name is Shawnna Parlongo and I'm the liaison librarian for Health Sciences at Douglas College. Both students and faculty are most welcome to book an appointment with me for additional research help.
For example,
- if you need to brainstorm your search strategy, keyword choices etc
- if you'd like a refresher on how to use library databases such as CINAHL or the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
- if you would like to check that you've looked in "all the right places" for the research you need
- if you need materials from outside scholarly publishing, aka grey literature, e.g., ministry/health authorities' policies; licencing bodies' guidance, health statistics, occupational health & safety procedures etc.
- if you're struggling to find "enough" sources - or sources that are more current
- if you need high quality statistics or datasets
- if you'd like to learn about writing a research data management plan
- if you'd like a basic introduction to a citation management tool like Zotero or Mendeley
I'm available for in-person appointments or via Zoom - and am happy to meet with you one-on-one or with your faculty or student research group members.
AskAway: For help "right now"
The Library also participates in the Provincial AskAway chat reference service - which offers instant message help from real librarians! If you need a hand "right now," AskAway is a great option.
- Note, AskAway is closed the first two weeks of term, on statutory holidays and during intersession.