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New OvidSP Interface

On February 4th, 2008 the Ovid interface will be changing to the new OvidSP interface. This means the databases CINAHL, MEDLINE, and EBM Reviews will have a different look, but the content will not change.

From Ovid:
Enhanced Features and Functionality - OvidSP will retain all the powerful precision search and discovery functionality—including thesauri, subject headings, term mapping, limits, and more—of Ovid Gateway, with some significant enhancements:

  • Clean, intuitive interface – In addition to a new look, new functionality will support free text, natural language searching; simultaneous searching across all databases, journals, and books; and results ranked by relevancy.
  • Multiple search modes – OvidSP is geared to all types of searchers—from beginners to the more advanced . In an easy-to-use tabular format, they can choose their preferred search style: Basic, Find Citation, Subject Search, Search Fields, or Ovid “Classic,” which employs traditional Gateway syntax.
  • Improved research workflow tools – Enhanced Search Aids deliver search transparency and other features to narrow or broaden your search. Look for improved Alerting tools such as RSS feeds and eTOCS. Abstracts are now easily accessible in line; plus, now you can annotate your search results!

If you need some assistance with the new interface please don't hesitate to contact Ellen Olsen-Lynch (ellenolsenlynch@trentu.ca), use the Help section within the database or access the following training resources provided by OVID.

Online sessions:
http://resourcecenter.ovidsp.com/onlineTraining.html

Printable guides:
http://resourcecenter.ovidsp.com/productInfo.html

TIPS: I recommend selecting the Advanced Ovid Search tab as it has the same functionality to the previous interface and if you are accustomed to searching with Subject Headings be sure that Map Term to Subject Heading is selected. Also note that your Search History (in a blue box) is now below the search box (green shaded box).

 

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