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The HSLS "Lunch With A Librarian" series is an informal way to learn more about finding and using information important to your work. This is also a chance for you to ask questions about library resources and services. All sessions are from noon to 1 p.m. in Falk Library Conference Room B (200 Scaife Hall). Bring your own lunch. Drinks and dessert will be served. All UPMC and University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and staff are welcome. No RSVP required. For more information or to request a special presentation of any of these sessions for your group, e-mail medlibq@pitt.edu or call 412-648-8796.
Upcoming sessions:
Tuesday, May 13
Jazz It Up: How to Find Medical Images for Your Presentation
by
Fran Yarger, MA, MAED
We all know that images can help a presentation to become more engaging and enlightening. Learn to navigate through databases and CD-ROMs to find the perfect medical illustrations for your presentations and learn the issues involved in how and when to use them.
Thursday, June 12
Customize Google to Work for You
by Melissa Ratajeski, MLIS, RLAT
Did you know that you can personalize Google to retrieve more relevant search results based on your previous searches? Did you know that Google can save your search histories and bookmarks, and send you e-mail alerts for topics you wish to keep current on? Learn about these Google features as well as how to create a personalized Google homepage.
Tuesday, July 8
The Nuts and Bolts of Publishing an Article: Resources and Strategies for Aspiring Authors
by Mary Lou Klem, PhD, MLIS
Enter the process fully armed with important information available to authors in the health and behavioral sciences. Discover resources and strategies for determining the best journals in which to publish, including the use of database searches, citation patterns, and impact factors. Learn how to find style guides and journal instructions for formatting articles. Find out what books are available to help you write your article, and learn how bibliographic management software (EndNote, RefWorks) can aid you in organizing citations and creating bibliographies.
Wednesday, July 23
PowerPoint 07
by Sam Lewis, BA
New to Powerpoint 2007? Not sure where your favorite menus and tools are located? Please join us for an informative session highlighting the similarities and differences between Powerpoint XP and Powerpoint 2007.
Tuesday, August 12
Searching for Dollar$: Grant Resources on the Web
by John Siegel, MLS
Take a tour of resources on the Internet that will help you find sources of funding and support your grant writing process.
Wednesday, August 27
Advanced Google: Tips and Srategies for Getting More From Google
by Carolyn Biglow, MLIS
Everyone knows how to use Google by typing in a word or two, but this simple strategy often brings up many unwanted results. Knowing just a few advanced strategies can help you find better information on the Web in less time. Spend a few minutes learning these strategies and you'll be able to really 'search' the Web without relying only on the serendipity of 'surfing'.
Other Lunch With A Librarian sessions.
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