Trainer led sessions
The Knowledge Services team at NES provide a range of training for health and social care staff across Scotland.
See below for bookable online courses and self-directed learning. To hear about new training and resources, subscribe to our Knowledge Nuggets newsletter.
To discover what training opportunities are available to you locally, contact your NHS Scotland library service.
Finding information lunch and learn webinars
21st October - 25th November
A series of bitesize, interactive lunchtime sessions on Finding information. All last 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes for questions. Register for all or as many of the sessions as you are interested in. These sessions will recur throughout the year so you have plenty of opportunities to attend!
Book your placeSelf-directed learning
Journeying from pre-planning and research ethics, through the process of writing and submitting a paper or case report, to considering the technical aspects of referencing, this series of events has something for everyone!
Recorded sessions from Getting published 2024
New version coming November 2025!
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These eLearning modules cover developing a question, identifying and combining search terms and improving search results.
Our eLearning and support site include clear, practical advice to help staff confidently handle copyright in everyday work - from using images and articles to working with AI.
Pre-learning for student groups involved in a trainer led session, helps students get more out of the experience: Using the NHS Scotland digital library
Open Badges
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) provides an Open Badges platform for bite-sized learning from various organisations, allowing you to earn digital badges for completed activities.
The Knowledge Network Open Badges
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