An Ovid software upgrade is scheduled for Tuesday morning. Although the screens will look different, all of the current Ovid search functions will be available in the new system.
Users will also some new features, including:
- Enhanced table of contents alerting functions, including RSS
- The Find Citation tab now includes DOI and Unique identifier/PMID search
- The Basic Search tab has been completely overhauled, so that you can type in a topic or question in everyday language and see the top ranked results. To try it,
- Choose one or more databases and click on the Basic Search tab.
- Type in your topic or question. Example: environmental design considerations for the elderly
- The closest matches are displayed first.
Some tips when using Basic search:
- Don't use for comprehensive searches. Ideal for viewing "best bets" on a focused topic.
- Be concise
- Use nouns more than verbs
- Don't use punctuation or Boolean AND/OR in basic search