Retirement of Legacy PubMed on October 31 - Training and Transition Tools for New PubMed

Reposted from NCBI Insights October 21, 2020.  

The new PubMed has been the default now since May, and more than 99% of you are using the new site. The recent NLM technical bulletin has details on features that we have added to the new PubMed based on your requests.

Legacy PubMed, which has been available in parallel with the new PubMed, will be finally taken down after October 31, 2020.  We will continue to provide API access to PubMed through the E-utilities, which uses the legacy system, for the foreseeable future and until we can transition to an API that accesses the new system.

We understand that it can take time to adapt to changes and find favorite features in a new interface. Several learning and training resources are available to help you use the new PubMed:

• The PubMed User Guide includes FAQs and comprehensive documentation for the new site.
• The New PubMed Transition FAQs include more information related to the transition from legacy to new PubMed.
• Contact the help desk using the Support Center link appearing at the bottom of every page in the new PubMed.
• NLM’s PubMed Online Training includes tutorials, quick tours, and other training.
• The New PubMed: Trainer’s Toolkit offers slide decks, quick tours, and other instructional materials.
• The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) offers free training and other resources. Connect with your regional medical library or browse NNLM training opportunities.

Future development plans

We will continue to enhance and add features to the new PubMed. Future development plans include new RESTful API to replace E-utilities access, updating pages such as Clinical Queries to the new platform, and other improvements.

Please follow the Technical Bulletin and the PubMed New and Noteworthy feed for the latest updates on features and PubMed news.

 

Don't forget these local tips for Ascension Wisconsin users:

1. If you use the PubMed links on the Ascension Wisconsin Library pages, you'll tap into our full-text offerings.
2. If we don't have it, you'll be able to easily order the article through Ascension Wisconsin Library Services.  Look for the Ascension Logo to tap into local access.  
3. We have a New PubMed Search Tips page with all of these helpful tips and tutorials.  

Questions or comments, contact Your Ascension Wisconsin Librarians: 

 Michele Matucheski        Kellee Selden