HSLS Update

HSLS Schedule of Classes November-December 2005

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

HSLS ORIENTATION

Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at Falk Library
(Location: Falk Library, meet inside entrance to library)
Offered upon request.  Contact M. L. Librecht at 412-648-8796.             

Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at WPIC Library
(Location: WPIC Library, meet inside entrance to library)
Offered upon request. Contact R.  Abromitis at 412-246-5507.

SEARCHING DATABASES

Ovid MEDLINE  -- Getting Started*
Thursday, November 17        10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Monday, December 5              1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

PubMed - Getting Started*
Monday, November 7             10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 1             2 pm.-3:30 p.m.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES

Introduction to Vector NTI*
Wednesday, November 2        1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday, December 14      1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Sequence Similarity Searching*
Wednesday, November 9        1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Introduction to Genome Browsers*
Wednesday, November 16      1 p.m.-3 p.m.

DNA Analysis Tools*
Wednesday, November 30      1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Protein Analysis Tools*
Wednesday, December 7        1 p.m.-3 p.m.

SOFTWARE TRAINING

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
Tuesday, November 22           9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Thursday, December 22          2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

PowerPoint for Presentations
Wednesday, November 16     9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Wednesday, December 14     9 a.m.-11 a.m.

EndNote Basics
(Note: This class is usually full.  Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to ensure seating.)
Monday, November 14           9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 8           1 p.m.-3 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. Call 412-648-1251 for more information.

Searching for Dollar$: Grant Resources on the Web*
(Location: Falk Library, Conference Room B)
Thursday, November 3          Noon-1 p.m.

Jazz It Up: How To Find Medical Images for Your Presentations*
(Location: Falk Library, Conference Room B)
Thursday, November 17        Noon-1 p.m.

Who Cited Who?  Using Cited References to Identify Research Literature*
(Location: Falk Library, Conference Room B)
Tuesday, December 6           Noon-1 p.m.

The Nuts and Bolts of  Publishing an Article: Resources and Strategies for Aspiring Authors*
(Location: Falk Library, Conference Room B)
Monday, December 12         Noon-1 p.m.

SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics classes on many different topics are offered to groups or individuals upon request. For a list of all HSLS classes, see <www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/instruction/desc>.

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>.