HSLS Schedule of Classes November–December 2009

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
Thursday, September 17              10 -11 a.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

PubMed Basics* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Tuesday, November 17                1-2:30 p.m.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES
Gene Regulation Resources* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, November 4             1-3:30 p.m.

Proteomics Tools* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, November 11            1-3:30 p.m.

Sequence Similarity Searching* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, November 18            1-3:30 p.m.

DNA Analysis Tools* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, December 2              1-3p.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, November 11           10 a.m.-noon

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, November 5                10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, December 3                10 a.m.-noon

Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, December 17              10 a.m.-noon

PowerPoint for Beginners and Advanced PowerPoint (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Thursday, November 19              10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

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

Hands-On Classes at UPMC Shadyside Libraries

Who is Citing Your Article? (UPMC Shadyside Libraries Conference Room)
Tuesday, November 17                10-11 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.

PubMed: Something Old, Something New
Thursday, November 19               Noon-1 p.m.

Find it Quick!
Thursday, December 3                 Noon-1 p.m.

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

Search.HSLS.Clinical-e: a UPMC eRecord
Thursday, November 5                 3-4 p.m.

Learn to be Creative.  Jazz up your Fliers and Presentations
Thursday, December 3                 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