HSLS Schedule of Classes September–October 2009

The Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) offers classes on database searching, software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, bibliographic management, molecular biology and genetics, and library orientations. For more information, visit the online course descriptions.

Classes are held on the first floor of Falk Library (200 Scaife Hall) in classroom 1 and conference room B, and on the second floor in the Computer and Media Center classroom 2.
All classes are open to faculty, staff and students of the schools of the health sciences at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC.

Some classes are also held in the conference room at UPMC Shadyside Libraries.

No registration is required for any of these classes. 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. Class schedules are subject to change. Please consult the online class calendar for the most current information.

HSLS ORIENTATION

Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at Falk Library
(Meet inside entrance to Library)
Thursday, September 17                       10 -11 a.m.
Also offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-648-8796.

Introduction to HSLS Services at UPMC Shadyside
Offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-623-2415.

SEARCHING DATABASES

PubMed Basics* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Monday, September 14                         9:30 -11 a.m.
Wednesday, September 30                    10-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 20                             3-4:30 p.m.

Searching in CINAHL* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Tuesday, October 13                             1-2:30 p.m.

Focus on Behavioral Medicine: Searching in PsycINFO* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Thursday, September 17                        1-2:30 p.m.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES

Locating Gene-centric Information* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, September 2                      1-3:30 pm.

Locating Protein Information* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, September 9                      1-3:30 p.m.

Genome Browsers* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, September 16                    1-3:30 p.m.

SNPs & Genetic Variation* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, September 23                    1-3:30 p.m.

Peptide Mass Fingerprinting for Protein Identification* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, September 30                    1-3 p.m.

Introduction to Vector NTI* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, October 7                          1-3:30 p.m.

Pathway Analysis Tools 1*
Thursday, October 1                             10 a.m.-noon (UPMC Shadyside Libraries Conference Room)
Wednesday, October 14                        1-3:30 p.m. (Falk Library Conference Room B)

Pathway Analysis Tools 2* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, October 21                        1-3:30 p.m.

Microarray Data Analysis* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, October 28                        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, September 16                    10 a.m.-noon
Wednesday, September 30                    10 a.m.-noon
Tuesday, October 13                             1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, September 10                        10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, October 8                              10 a.m.-noon

PowerPoint for Beginners (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, October 22                             10 a.m.-noon

Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, September 24                        10 a.m.-noon

The WOW Factor: PowerPoint for Posters (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, October 15                             10-11:30 a.m.

Hands-On Classes at UPMC Shadyside Libraries

Finding Full-Text Articles (UPMC Shadyside Libraries Conference Room)
Offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-623-2415.

Why use PubMed? (UPMC Shadyside Libraries Conference Room)
Wednesday, September 2                       3:30-5 p.m.

Find it Quick! (UPMC Shadyside Libraries Conference Room)
Monday, September 21                           3:30-5 p.m.

Searching for Nursing Articles Using CINAHL (UPMC Shadyside Libraries Conference Room)
Tuesday, October 13                              8:30-9:30 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. For more information visit the online descriptions.

Testing Beyond the Laboratory: Finding Testing Instruments Used in Research and Clinical Settings
Tuesday, September 15                          Noon-1 p.m.

Finding Full-Text Articles
Thursday, October 1                               Noon-1 p.m.

Beyond PubMed—Next Generation Literature Searching
Tuesday, October 27                               Noon-1 p.m.

Thursday @ Three Library Information Series
These informal sessions are held in the conference room at UPMC Shadyside Libraries.

Timesaving Resources for Physicians
Thursday September 17                          3-4 p.m.

What are RSS Feeds? How Can They Make Your Life Easier?
Thursday, October 1                                3-4 p.m.

CUSTOMIZED CLASSES

Customized classes can be developed for your department, course, or other group.

LEARNING @ YOUR PACE

These online tutorials provide information on getting started at HSLS, focusing on the Web site and popular resources.

Posted in the 2009 Issue