NE/SE Clinical Campus (Grand Forks/Fargo)

Resident Researcher

November 2025

Vol 1: Issue 6

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My niece dressed up like Scooby Doo for Halloween and also wants to be a Doctor when she grows up so I thought I’d share my library services in Scooby Doo style.

Scooby-Doo Style Library Services

Ruh-roh! Need some help? Like, I’m here to solve your library mysteries!

•  General Information Searching Assistance
  • Like, need to find something? I’ll sniff out clues and fetch info faster than Scooby can find a Scooby Snack!
• Quick Searches for Patient Questions
  • Got a patient puzzle? I’ll do a quick search—Zoinks!—and help you crack the case!
•  In-Depth Searching for Tricky Cases
  • “If it’s a real mystery, I’ll dig deep—just like the gang does with haunted houses!”
• Help with Literature Reviews for Projects
  • Planning a big research adventure? I’ll help you gather all the clues (articles and studies) for your academic project!
• Systematic Reviews or Meta-Analysis Help
  • For super-scientific mysteries, I’ll help you organize and analyze all the evidence—no ghost left unturned!
• Group or Individual Training
  • Want to learn something new? I’ll teach you and your friends—Scooby style!—about anything library or info-related.
• Create Web-Based Materials
  • Need online stuff for your project or class? I’ll whip up web pages faster than Shaggy can say "Zoinks"!
•  Help with Research Collaboration Tools
  • Working with a team? I’ll show you the best tools to solve mysteries together!
• Answer Publishing Questions
  • Got questions about publishing your findings? I’ll help you get your research out there—like a true Mystery Inc. detective!
•  Locating and Learning Zotero
  • Need help organizing clues (citations)? I’ll introduce you to Zotero, the ultimate detective’s notebook!

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