HSLS Update

HSLS Schedule of Classes September - October 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 Computer and Media Center Classroom 2 in Falk Library (200 Scaife Hall) unless otherwise noted.

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.

HSLS ORIENTATION

Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at Falk Library (Meet inside entrance to Library)

Wednesday, September 6		10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Monday, September 11		1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 14		9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, September 20		Noon-1:15 p.m.
Friday, september 29		9 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, October 4		Noon-1:15 p.m.

Also offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-648-8796.

Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at WPIC Library (Meet inside entrance to Library)

Wednesday, September 6		1 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Friday, September 8		9 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Also offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-246-5507.

SEARCHING DATABASES

Ovid MEDLINE-Getting Started*

Friday, September 8		10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 26		1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18		9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Ovid MEDLINE-Advanced Searching*

Wednesday, September 27		10:30 a.m.-noon
Monday, October 30			9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

PubMed-Getting Started*

Tuesday, September 5		1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 19		5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October  5		1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Monday, October 16			10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

PubMed-Advanced Searching*

Monday, September 25		9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 24		1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Searching PsycINFO*
(Location: WPIC Library Classroom)

Tuesday, September 12		1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, October 16			3 p.m.-4:30 pm.

Measuring Health: Finding Mental Measurement Tools
(Location: WPIC Library Classroom)

Tuesday, October 3			1:30-3:00 p.m.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY RESOURCES

Introduction to Vector NTI*

Wednesday, September 6		1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, October 4		1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Genetic Information Hubs*

Thursday, September 7		1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Protein Analysis Tools*

Wednesday, October 25		1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Introduction to PathwayArchitect*

Wednesday, September 20		1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18		1 p.m.-3 p.m.

DNA Analysis Tools*

Thursday, October 12		1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Sequence Similarity Searching*

Wednesday, September 27		1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Protein Information Hubs*

Wednesday, September 13		1 p.m.-3 p.m.

SOFTWARE TRAINING

EndNote Basics
(Note: This class is usually full. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to ensure seating.)

Monday, September 11		10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, September 21		1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, October 19		Noon-2 p.m.
Monday, October 23			5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 25		1 p.m.-3 p.m.
	(October 25 location: WPIC Library Classroom This class is limited to 6 seats.)

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

Tuesday, September 5		9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 3			9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 10		9 a.m.-11 a.m.
	(October 10 location: WPIC Library Classroom)

PowerPoint for Presentations

Wednesday, October 25		9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations

Thursday, September 21		9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Wednesday, October 11		9 a.m.-11 a.m.
	(October 11 location: WPIC Library Classroom)

LUNCH WITH A LIBRARIAN

These informal, brown-bag lunches are all held from noon - 1:00 p.m. in Falk Library Conference Room B Bring your own lunch. Drinks and dessert are provided. Call 412-648-1251 for more information or see www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/instruction/lunchlibrarian/

Jazz It Up: How to Find Medical Images for Your Presentations*
Tuesday, September 19

Advanced Google: Tips and Strategies for Getting More
from Google*
Thursday, September 28

Google Scholar vs. MEDLINE for Health Sciences Literature Searches*
Wednesday, October 11

Who Cited Whom? Using Cited References to Identify Research Literature*
Tuesday, October 17

A Healthy Approach to Finding Statistics*
Thursday, October 26

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/customizedinstruction.