HSLS Schedule of Classes November-December 2007
Classes are held on the first floor of Falk Library in Classroom 1, and in the Computer and Media Center Classroom 2 on the second floor of Falk Library (200 Scaife Hall). Some classes are also held at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) Library Classroom. 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.
HSLS ORIENTATION
Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at Falk Library and WPIC
Falk Library: Offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-648-8796.
WPIC Library: Offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-246-5507
Ovid MEDLINE*
(Falk Library Classroom 1)
Wednesday, November 14 10-11:30 a.m.
Searching Ovid MEDLINE and EMBASE.com for Mental Health Information*
(WPIC Library Classroom)
Tuesday, November 13 2:30-4 p.m.
PubMed Basics*
(Falk Library Classroom 1)
Monday, November 5 1-2:30 p.m.
Searching Nursing Literature*
(Falk Library Classroom 1)
Friday, November 2 10-11:30 a.m.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES
Introduction to Pathway Analysis Tools*
(Falk Library Classroom 2)
Tuesday, December 4 1-3 p.m.
Introduction to VectorNTI*
(Falk Library Classroom 2)
Tuesday, November 6 1-3 pm
DNA Analysis Tools*
(Falk Library Classroom 2)
Tuesday, November 13 1-3 p.m.
Introduction to Genome Browsers*
(Falk Library Classroom 2)
Tuesday, November 20 1-3 p.m.
Protein Analysis Tools*
(Falk Library Classroom 2)
Tuesday, December 11 1-3 p.m.
Genomic Variations Resources*
(Falk Library Classroom 2)
Tuesday, December 18 1-3 p.m.
SOFTWARE TRAINING
EndNote Basics
(Falk Library Classroom 2)
(Note: This class is usually full. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to ensure seating.)
Wednesday, November 14 10 a.m.-noon
Tuesday, December 4 10 a.m.-noon
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
(WPIC Library Classroom)
Thursday, November 8 10 a.m.-noon
(Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, November 29 10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, December 13 10 a.m.-noon
PowerPoint for Beginners
(Falk Library Classroom 2 )
Thursday, November 15 9-11 a.m.
Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations
(Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, December 20 9-11 a.m.
The WOW Factor: Creating Posters with PowerPoint
(WPIC Library Classroom)
Tuesday, December 4 10-11 a.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/> for more information.
The Nuts and Bolts of Publishing an Article: Resources & Strategies for Aspiring Authors
Friday, November 2 Noon-1 p.m.
It's Good to Share: Collaboration Made Easier with Web-Based Tools
Tuesday, November 13 Noon-1 p.m.
A Wealth of (Information) Treasures Awaits You: Navigating the HSLS Web Site
Tuesday, December 4 Noon-1 p.m.
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 is 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/desc>.
