The video tutorials below are the most recent from CINAHL's vendor, but there may be small discrepancies between the video content and the current version of the database.   

Though it is recommended in some videos, we suggest that you do not use the full text limiter since it is likely materials not available in full text from this database will be available through another library resource. 

Ebling librarians are always happy to assist with finding materials or answer questions these tutorials may not cover, contact options are on Ebling's 'Get Help' page.   

This tutorial will show you how to save a search in CINAHL for later access.

Step 1: After conducting a search, click on the three, vertical dots under the search bar. This will bring up a dropdown window where you can "Save Search," as seen below.

Step 2: If you are not already logged in, you will be prompted to do so here. If you don't have an account, you can create one and then sign in. 

Step 3: After logging in, a "Save search," a window will appear where you can title your search, add a description to it, copy your query to your clipboard, etc. 

Step 4: Once you click save on the button of the screen, a description of where your saved search is. Your saved search will be found on the left column. Click the "My dashboard" dropdown menu and then the "saved" button. 

Step 5: This will direct you to both your saved records, such as the articles that you have saved in your projects, and your saved searches on a tab below the big Saved. You can edit your saved searches, or add them to a project, from here at any time. 

This tutorial will show you how to export your CINAHL searches to your chosen citation manager. 

When an article is found that you wish to cite, follow these directions: 

1. Click on the article that you wish to cite. 

2. Click on the quotation mark “ icon on the top right of the article. 

3. Here you can copy a citation or export it. 

Citing 

1. In the “Copy citation” tab you can choose different styles of citations. 

2. Select the style in which you want cite, such as AMA 11th Edition (American Medical Assoc.). 

3. Check to make sure the citation is in the right format as sometimes the generator is incorrect. 

4. Click the “Copy to clipboard” button to copy the citation anywhere. 

Exporting citations 

1. In the “Copy citation” tab you can choose different styles of citations. 

2. Select the style in which you want to cite, such as AMA 11th Edition (American Medical Assoc.). 

3. Check to make sure the citation is in the right format as sometimes the generator is incorrect. 

4. Then, click on the “Export citation” button 

5. Here, you can export the citation to NoodlesTools, EasyBib, etc. 

6. If exporting to Zotero, Endnote, etc., click on the “Export to RIS format.” This will download to your computer.