You will need your NHS Open Athens account to access all resources. If you haven't already done so, register for an Open Athens account here (please ensure that you register using your @SomersetFT email account NOT your personal email.
If you require some support or training with finding, searching and using evidence, you can now book onto one of our regular, small group, online training sessions. We have set these up according to professional interest because different databases are more appropriate according to your profession.
Dates and times are listed on LEAP, use the search box and type Library to find our current timetable.
| Date & Time | Trainer | Link |
| 20/10/2025 10am-11:30am | Megane Quelvennec | Book via LEAP |
| 06/11/2025 2pm-3:30pm | Megane Quelvennec | Book via LEAP |
| 17/11/2025 1pm-2:30pm | Megane Quelvennec | Book via LEAP |
| 02/12/2025 11am-12:30pm | Megane Quelvennec | Book via LEAP |
| 15/12/2025 10-11:30am | Megane Quelvennec | Book via LEAP |
Advanced searches will require use of the native databases which can be accessed through three different interfaces: EBSCO and Ovid and. Whilst the principles of creating a search strategy remain the same, each interface has its own syntax and controlled vocabulary. You can request a training session with a librarian and we advise watching the videos below, created by the interface providers to help you.