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 Classroom 2. All classes are open to faculty, staff and students of the schools of the health sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. They are also open to UPMC residents and fellows.
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.
Faculty, staff and students of the schools of the health sciences will need a valid Pitt ID or e-mail account to attend these classes. UPMC residents/fellows will need to show their UPMC IDs.
HSLS ORIENTATION
Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at Falk Library
(Meet inside entrance to Library)
| Monday, September 10 | 9-10 a.m. |
Also offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-648-8866.
SEARCHING DATABASES
Painless PubMed* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
| Wednesday, September 5 | 11 a.m.-noon |
| Thursday, September 13 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, September 18 | noon-1 p.m. |
| Friday, September 28 | 10-11 a.m. |
| Friday, October 5 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, October 10 | 9-10 a.m. |
| Monday, October 15 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Friday, October 26 | 1-2 p.m. |
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES
Locating Gene/Protein Information* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
| Wednesday, October 3 | 1-3 p.m. |
Genome Browsers* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
| Wednesday, October 10 | 1-3 p.m. |
Microarray Data Analysis* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
| Wednesday, October 17 | 1-3 p.m. |
Gene Regulation Research* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
| Wednesday, October 24 | 1-3 p.m. |
Introduction to CLC Main Workbench* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
| Wednesday, October 31 | 1-3 p.m. |
SOFTWARE TRAINING
EndNote Basics
| Tuesday, September 11 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | (Falk Library Conference Room B) |
| Wednesday, October 24 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | (Falk Library Classroom 2) |
PowerPoint for Beginners (Falk Library Classroom 1)
| Wednesday, September 19 | noon-2 p.m. |
The WOW Factor: PowerPoint for Posters (Falk Library Classroom 2)
| Tuesday, October 16 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
Adobe Photoshop
| Tuesday, September 25 | noon-2 p.m. | (Falk Library Classroom 1) |
| Tuesday, October 30 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | (Falk Library Classroom 2) |
CUSTOMIZED CLASSES
Customized classes can be developed for your department, course, or other group.