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HSLS's Thursday @ Three - Library Information 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.
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 4412-623-2415.
All sessions are held once a month on a Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Conference Room at the UPMC Shadyside's Libraries.
September 17, 2009
Timesaving Resources for Physicians
Instructor: Michelle Burda, MLS and Melissa Ratajeski, MLIS, RLAT
The library system offers access to a number of resources that could save you valuable time. This class will be a "Show & Tell" highlighting patient education resources, Advanced Google, evidence-based information on natural medicines, drug resources, and more.
October 1, 2009
What are RSS Feeds? How Can they Make Your Life Easier?
Instructor: Melissa Ratajeski, MLIS, RLAT
Tired of having to visit multiple Web sites in order to keep up with the news? Would you like to review the table of contents of your favorite journal each month without having to go search it out? RSS (Really Simple Syndication) technology can help! Have the information you want sent to you. This class will demonstrate how RSS works and the basics of setting it up.
November 5, 2009
HSLS's Clinical Focus: a UPMC eRecord Tool
Instructor: Charles Wessel, MLS
Clinical Focus is a clinical search tool developed by HSLS, and is embedded in UPMC's eRecord. Learn how Clinical Focus uses HSLS' familiar search box format and clustering technology to provide quick access to selected full-text information resources, specifically in the areas of diseases, therapy, evidence based medicine and patient education, utilizing Vivisimo's document clustering technology.
December 3, 2009
Learn To Be Creative: Jazz up Your Fliers and Presentations
Instructor: Michelle Burda, MLS
Want to create fliers that grab people's attention? Are your presentations a little drab? Learn the basic elements of style and techniques to produce a polished flier or presentation with the programs you already know. Take PowerPoint or Word to a new level.
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