HSLS Update

HSLS Schedule of Classes January-February 2006

Class schedules are subject to change. Please consult the online class calendar at <www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/instruction/calendar> for the most current information. Classes are held in the Falk Library CMC Classroom 2 unless noted.

HSLS ORIENTATION

Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at Falk Library (Meet inside entrance to Library)
Thursday, January 5,         noon-1:15 p.m.
Monday, January 9,           10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, January 17,        2 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Also offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-648-8796.

Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic (WPIC) Library
Offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-246-5507.

SEARCHING DATABASES

Ovid MEDLINE-Getting Started*
Wednesday, January 4,       9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 24,          1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Friday, February 3,               9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Monday, February 13,          5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Ovid MEDLINE-Advanced Searching*
Wednesday, February 8,      10:30 a.m.-noon

PubMed-Getting Started*
Tuesday, January 10,          10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 26,         5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1,     10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Friday, February 24,             Noon-1:30 p.m. 

PubMed-Advanced Searching*
Thursday, February 9,        2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

IACUC Searching Using Ovid MEDLINE & AGRICOLA*
Thursday, February 2,        1-2:30 p.m.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES

Introduction to Vector NTI*
Wednesday, January 4,       1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1,     1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Introduction to PathwayAssist* 
Wednesday, January 18,     1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15,    1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

DNA Analysis Tools*
Wednesday, February 22,    1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Sequence Similarity Searching*
Wednesday, February 8,      1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Protein Information Hubs*
Wednesday, January 25,      1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Genetic Information Hubs*
Wednesday, January 11,      1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

SOFTWARE TRAINING

EndNote Basics
(Note: This class is usually full.  Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to ensure seating.)
Friday, January 20,              9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Tuesday, January 31,          1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, February 28,        9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
Wednesday, January, 18,       10 a.m.-noon
Tuesday, February 21,            9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Advanced PowerPoint
Wednesday, January 25,        9 a.m.-11 a.m.

PowerPoint for Presentations and Advanced PowerPoint
(Combined class - please plan to attend the entire session.)
Wednesday, February 22,      9 a.m.-1 p.m.

LUNCH WITH A LIBRARIAN

These informal, brown-bag lunches are held in Falk Library Conference Room B. Bring your own lunch. Drinks and dessert are provided. See <www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/instruction/lunchlibrarian/> or call 412-648-1251 for more information.

Drug Information @ Your Desktop*
Wednesday, January 11,        Noon-1 p.m.

Finding and Using E-Books: Quality Information at Your Fingertips*
Thursday, January 19,           Noon-1 p.m.

Advanced Google: Tips and Strategies for Getting More from Google*
Thursday, February 16,         Noon-1 p.m.

Google Scholar vs. MEDLINE for Health Sciences Literature Searching*
Thursday, February 23,         Noon-1 p.m.

SPECIAL TOPICS CLASSES

Many classes on special topics are offered upon request to groups or individuals. For a list of all HSLS classes, see <www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/instruction/desc>.
To request a class, call 412-648-8796 or e-mail medlibq@pitt.edu.

CUSTOMIZED CLASSES

Customized classes can be developed for your department, course, or other group. For more information, see <www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/instruction/customizedinstruction>.

All classes are open to faculty, staff and students of the schools of the health sciences at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC.  No registration required.  Seating for classes is first-come, first-served until the class is full.  Classes marked with an asterisk (*) qualify for American Medical Association Category 2 continuing education credit.  Detailed course descriptions are available at <www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/instruction>.