The Clinical Query Service provides literature search support for Beaumont Hospital and RCSI staff in the clinical setting. You can use the online form to request a literature search or to request a 1-1 consultation on literature searching for your topic.
The librarian provides 1-1 tutorials on literature searching in the key databases on your specific topic. Using best practice, we conduct a literature search and save it so you can access the results. We provide step-by-step guidance on translating your research question into a structured, systematic literature search using PICO and other formats. We provide advice on Critical Appraisal using CASP checklists, and writing up your search strategy in the context of your own clinical practice setting, and completing PRISMA charts.
Book a 1-1 tutorial using our Clinical Query Form or by emailing us at bhlibrary@rcsi.ie.
The library has an up to date collection of core textbooks and recommended specialist books in general medicine, clinical specialties, surgery, nursing, psychology, psychiatry and physiotherapy as well as a selection of wellbeing books on mindfulness. Hospital staff can borrow 6 books with their library membership card. You can use the library catalogue Primo VE to search for books and journals.
The library provides an inter-library loan service to source materials that are not available within our own collections. Please contact us at bhlibrary@rcsi.ie with details of the items you require.
The library provides an author profiling service for hospital staff who require a report on their H-Index and citation metrics or guidance on increasing your visibility and Open Access Publishing in our Research Support Library Guide. Please contact bhlibrary@rcsi.ie if you require assistance.
The librarian provides classroom and online lectures and group tutorials on e-resources and literature searching in all clinical specialties, nursing, education, and allied health subject areas. These classes encompass formulating a research question; using core medical, nursing and allied health databases; systematic literature search techniques; and point-of-care decision making tools. Lectures are tailored for the specific subject area and cover RCSI e-resources and Beaumont Hospital library e-resources as appropriate. Please contact the library at bhlibrary@rcsi.ie to book a lecture or tutorial.