HSLS Schedule of Classes November-December 2010

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

Finding Full-Text Articles at UPMC Shadyside
Offered upon request to groups or individuals.  Call 412-623-2415.

SEARCHING DATABASES

PubMed Basics* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Monday, November 22                   11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 8                3-4:30 p.m.

Focus on Behavioral Medicine: Searching in PsycINFO* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Tuesday, November 9                    10-11:30 a.m.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES

DNA Analysis Tools* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, November 3                 1-3 pm.

Protein Sequence Analysis* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, November 10                1-3 pm.

Lasergene* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, November 17               1-3 pm.

Gene Regulation Resources* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, December 1                 1-3 pm.

Literature Informatics* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, December 8                 1-3 pm.

Sequence Similarity Searching* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
Wednesday, December 15               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.)
Thursday, November 11                  1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, December 8                 10 a.m.-noon

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Tuesday, November 2                     10 a.m.-noon
Tuesday, December 7                     10 a.m.-noon

PowerPoint for Beginners
Wednesday, December 22               10 a.m.-noon   (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, November 10               11 a.m.-1 p.m.  (UPMC Shadyside Libraries)

Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations (UPMC Shadyside Libraries)
Wednesday, November 10               11 a.m.-1 p.m.

PowerPoint for Beginners and Advanced PowerPoint (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Wednesday, November 17               10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The WOW Factor: PowerPoint for Posters (Falk Library Classroom 2)
Tuesday, December 14                    10 a.m.-noon

Get It To Go

Journals and More at a Glance: iGoogle or MyYahoo pages * (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Wednesday, November 3                Noon-1 p.m.

Mindmapping – Visual Brainstorming and Organization * (Falk Library Classroom 1)
Tuesday, December 7                     Noon-1 p.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.

Searching for Dollar$: Grant Resources on the Web
Friday, November 12                       Noon-1 p.m.

Medical Humanities on the WWW
Tuesday, December 7                     Noon-1 p.m.
Classes

Why use PubMed? (UPMC Shadyside Libraries)
Monday, November 1                      Noon-1 p.m.

Find it Quick (UPMC Shadyside Libraries)
Monday, December 13                     Noon-1 p.m.

Thursday @ Three HSLS UPMC Shadyside Libraries Information Series
These informal sessions are held in the Conference Room at UPMC Shadyside Libraries.

Let’s be Creative: Jazz Up Your Fliers and Presentations
Thursday, November 18                   3-4 p.m.

Exploring HSLS Databases
Thursday, December 9                     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.