HSLS Update

HSLS Schedule of Classes March-April 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.

HSLS ORIENTATION

Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at Falk Library
Offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-648-8796.

Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at WPIC Library
Offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-246-5507.

SEARCHING DATABASES

Ovid MEDLINE—Getting Started*
Wednesday, March 29     10 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Ovid MEDLINE—Advanced Searching*
Monday, March 13     9 a.m.—10:30 a.m.

PubMed—Getting Started*
Tuesday, March 14   1 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

PubMed—Advanced Searching*
Thursday, March 23   1 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES

Introduction to Vector NTI*
Wednesday, March 1   1 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Genetic Variations Resources*
Wednesday, March 22   1 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Introduction to Genome Browsers*
Wednesday, March 29   1 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Protein Analysis Tools*
Wednesday, March 8   1 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Introduction to PathwayAssist* 
Wednesday, March 15   1 p.m.—3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12     1 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Vector NTI: Database Management*
Wednesday, April 5   1 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Vector NTI: Molecular Construction and Design*
Wednesday, April 19   1 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

SOFTWARE TRAINING

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
Wednesday, March 22  10 a.m.—noon
Wednesday, April 19    9 a.m.—11 a.m.

PowerPoint for Presentations
Tuesday, March 28   9 a.m.—11 a.m.

Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations
Thursday, April 27   9 a.m.—11 a.m.

EndNote Basics
(Note: This class is usually full.  Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to ensure seating.)
Monday, March 27   1 p.m.—3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4      Noon—2 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.

The Nuts and Bolts of Publishing an Article: Resources & Strategies for Aspiring Authors*
Tuesday, March 14   Noon—1 p.m.

A Healthy Approach to Finding Statistics*
Thursday, March 30   Noon—1 p.m.

Measuring Health: Finding Mental Measurement Tools Used in Health and Mental Health Settings*
Thursday, April 6    Noon—1 p.m.

Who Cited Whom? Using Cited References to Identify Research Literature*
Wednesday, April 12   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>.