HSLS Schedule of Classes July - August 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 (Meet inside entrance to Falk Library)
Wednesday, July 5 Noon-1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 11 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Friday, August 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 WPIC Library)
Wednesday, August 2 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Also offered upon request to groups or individuals.
Call 412-246-5507.
SEARCHING DATABASES
Ovid MEDLINE-Getting Started*
Monday, July 17 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 1 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Ovid MEDLINE-Advanced Searching*
Tuesday, July 25 10:30 a.m.-noon
PubMed-Getting Started*
Monday, July 10 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 20 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 3 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
PubMed-Advanced Searching*
Thursday, July 27 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Searching PsycINFO
Tuesday, August 1 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
RESOURCES
Sequence Similarity Searching*
Wednesday, August 2 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Introduction to PathwayArchitect*
Wednesday, August 16 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Vector NTI: Database Management*
Wednesday, July 5 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Vector NTI: Molecular Construction & Design*
Wednesday, July 19 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Searching the HSLS Online Bioinformatics Resource Collection*
Wednesday, August 9 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
SOFTWARE TRAINING
EndNote Basics
(Note: this class is usually full and seating is first-come, first-serve. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to ensure seating.)
Wednesday, July 12 Noon-2 p.m.
Friday, July 28 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 9 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
Thursday, July 27 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Wednesday, August 23 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
PowerPoint for Presentations
Thursday, August 24 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
PowerPoint and Advanced PowerPoint
Wednesday, July 26 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
(Please plan to attend the entire four-hour session)
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>.
