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 for UPMC Shadyside physicians, staff, and students.
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)
Tuesday, June 9 1–2 p.m.
Also offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-648-8796.
Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at UPMC Shadyside Libraries
Offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-623-2415.
SEARCHING DATABASES
Finding Full-Text Articles (Conference Room at UPMC Shadyside Libraries)
Wednesday, May 6 3:30–4:30 p.m.
PubMed Basics*
Thursday, May 7 2–3:30 p.m. (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Tuesday, May 12 1–2:30 p.m. (Conference Room at UPMC Shadyside Libraries)
Tuesday, June 16 9–10:30 a.m. (Falk Library Classroom 1)
PubMed’s MY NCBI* (Conference Room at UPMC Shadyside Libraries)
Monday, June 1 3:30–5 p.m.
Searching EBSCOHost CINAHL*
Wednesday, June 10 10–11:30 a.m. (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Wednesday, June 24 8:30–9:30 a.m. (Conference Room at UPMC Shadyside
Libraries)
Searching PsycINFO* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Tuesday, May 5 10:30–noon
Finding Tests Used in Health Research* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Thursday, May 7 10:30–noon
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES
Sequence Similarity Searching* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, May 13 1–3 p.m.
Pathway Analysis Tools I* (Conference Room at UPMC Shadyside)
Wednesday, May 27 1–3 p.m.
Vector NTI Advance* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, June 10 1–3 p.m.
Protein Analysis Tools* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, June 24 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.)
Tuesday, May 26 10 a.m.–noon
Wednesday, June 10 10 a.m.–noon
Tuesday, June 23 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, May 14 10 a.m.–noon
Thursday, June 11 10 a.m.–noon
PowerPoint for Beginners (Conference Room at UPMC Shadyside Libraries)
Tuesday, June 2 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, May 21 10 a.m.–noon
PowerPoint for Beginners and Advanced PowerPoint (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, June 18 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The WOW Factor: PowerPoint for Posters (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Monday, May 4 10–11:30 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.
Are You Making an Impact?
Thursday, May 21 noon–1 p.m.
Customize Google to Work for You
Monday, June 22 noon–1 p.m.
Thursday @ Three Library Information Series
These informal sessions are held in the Conference Room at UPMC Shadyside Libraries.
The Nuts and Bolts of Publishing an Article: Resources and Strategies for Aspiring Authors
Thursday, May 7 3–4 p.m.
Patient Education Resources: Where do you go if it’s not in Google?
Thursday, June 25 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.