Try OvidSP - the new Ovid search interface

• Ovid has introduced a new search interface called OvidSP
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• Auto alerts previously saved in any of the Ovid databases have been transferred to OvidSP.

OvidSP enhanced features include:

• Choice of search: Basic Search, Find Citation, Subject Search, Search Fields, or Advanced Search, the "classic". Ovid search.
• Easier to access abstracts and to re-sort results.
• Easier to set up alerting tools using RSS feeds and eTOCS.
• A Notepad to annotate individual articles in your search results (once signed-in to your Personal Account).
• Sign-in to your Personal Account at the beginning of each session, and you will be returned to your last search session each time.
• One-hour timeout period.

• Ovid Basic Search tips

"Classic" Ovid search syntax is still available on the Advanced Search tab in OvidSP.

• Use the Advanced Search tab to do command line searching, and to search using Ovid's Mapping function.
• This improves searching in complex databases that have a thesaurus or tree structure, e.g Medline - best for researchers

More information is available:

• Quick Reference Cards (QRCs) [3MB PDF file]
• OvidSP User Guide [1MB PDF file]
  Note: Login information on pp 2-3 of Ovid User Guide does not apply to University of Sydney

If you have questions, would like to provide us with feedback, or would like training on the new platform please contact your Liaison Librarian