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To download and install EndNote, please follow the instructions via the links below:

• Installing EndNote using the QUB download option in Windows
• Installing EndNote using the QUB download option on a Mac

You can use any of the Libraries at Queen’s for accessing print books and journals, or for studying. However, the Biomedical Library on the ground floor of the Medical Biology Centre (MBC) on the Lisburn Road holds the most print books relevant to the School of Pharmacy.

All libraries offer group and individual study rooms which can be booked online via Queen’s Online > Administration.

• The Biomedical Library
• The Medical Library
• The McClay Library

Yes, there are various library training events for pharmacy students covering an Introduction to the Library, using EndNote, Searching Databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and Scopus) and Finding Company and Industry Information. These training events are delivered via Microsoft Teams.

You can book your place via the MyFuture booking system, or contact Patrick Elliott via email.

Databases are subject-based search engines that enable you to search across a large number of journals simultaneously. They are used to find peer-reviewed literature on your topic.

Databases which you should consider for pharmacy topics include:

• MEDLINE – Covers biomedicine, allied health, biological and physical sciences, and more.
• Embase – Extensive biomedical and pharmacological research dating back to 1974.

Depending on your topic, you may wish to search additional databases. For step-by-step guidance on planning and running your literature search, please visit the literature searching tab of this guide.

The Learning Development Service at Queen’s (opens in new tab) provides referencing support for undergraduate students. You can also access the referencing section of the Transition Skills for University module and book one-to-one support.

All students can also use Cite Them Right Online, which helps you reference print, electronic, or performance sources accurately.

Postgraduate pharmacy students can contact Patrick Elliott for support, including help with EndNote referencing styles.

If you are required to undertake a systematic review, the Library’s Systematic Review LibGuide is a useful starting point.

Once you are familiar with the systematic review process and have discussed your topic with your supervisor, your Subject Librarian can provide advice on running searches across databases, finding grey literature, and using EndNote to store, organise and deduplicate references.