HSLS offers classes on database searching, software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, bibliographic management, molecular biology and genetics, and library orientations.
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.
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.
HSLS ORIENTATION
Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services
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)
Friday, March 21 10:30 a.m.-noon
Monday, April 14 9:30-11 a.m.
PubMed Basics* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Monday, March 10 1-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2 9:30-11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 23 1-2:30 p.m.
Searching PsycINFO* (WPIC Classroom)
Wednesday, April 9 10-11:30 a.m.
Measuring Health: Finding Mental Measurement Tools* (WPIC Classroom)
Monday, April 14 10:30 a.m.-noon
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES
Introduction to Pathway Analysis Tools* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, April 2 1-3 p.m.
Introduction to VectorNTI* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, March 26 1-3 p.m.
DNA Analysis Tools* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, March 19 1-3 p.m.
Protein Analysis Tools* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, April 9 1-3 p.m.
Introduction to Genome Browsers* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, April 23 1-3 pm
Genomic Variations Resources* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, April 30 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, March 19 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 16 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, April 28 10 a.m.-noon
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, March 27 10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, April 24 10 a.m.-noon
PowerPoint for Beginners (Falk Library Classroom 2 )
Friday, April 11 10 a.m.-noon
Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations (WPIC Classroom)
Friday, March 28 10 a.m.-noon
PowerPoint for Beginners and Advanced PowerPoint (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Friday, April 25 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The WOW Factor: Creating Posters with PowerPoint
Tuesday, March 4 10-11 a.m. (WPIC Classroom)
Tuesday, April 8 10-11 a.m. (Falk Library Classroom 2)
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.
Finding Full-Text Articles
Tuesday, March 4 Noon-1 p.m.
Google Scholar vs. MEDLINE for Health Sciences Literature Searching
Wednesday, March 19 Noon-1 p.m.
EndNote vs. RefWorks: Which Should I Use?
Thursday, April 3 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.