Finding Information

Information Skills and Using Databases

The Research Services Librarian provides a range of training and other supports for research staff and students:

• GS530 Graduate Research and Information Skills Module for structured PhD students  
• The Researcher workshop series details the full range of training from Library staff and database providers to support research, including open research, research data management, and digital research. 
• Self-directed guides: 
  • EndNote 
  • Finding Databases
  • Literature review 
  • Managing your research profile 
  • Scopus guide 
  • Starting your research at the University of Galway Library 
  • Systematic Reviews 
  • Web of Science guide 
• Customised training for research groups 
• One-to-one consultations. Please review the self-directed guides before your consultation. The Research Services Librarian can better assist you if you have some prior experience with database searching.
  • Starting your research
  • Conducting a literature review  
  • Managing your references 
  • Conducting a systematic review, scoping review, rapid review and other types of evidence-based research.

A to Z of all Guides

Contact: Rosie Dunne, Research Services Librarian, Phone: 091-495961