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Classes January-February

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 on the upper floor of the library 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)

Wednesday, January 9 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, January 9 noon-1 p.m.
Monday, January 14 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Friday, January 25 11 a.m.-noon
Tuesday, January 29 9-10 a.m.
Wednesday, February 6 11 a.m.-noon
Monday, February 11 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, February 21 noon-1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 26 9-10 a.m.

Testing Beyond the Laboratory: Finding Testing Instruments Used in Research and Clinical Settings* (Falk Library Classroom 1)

Monday, January 7 11 a.m.-noon

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES

Locating Gene/Protein Information: Literature (Part 1)* (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Wednesday, January 16 1-3 p.m.

Locating Gene/Protein Information: Literature (Part 2)* (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Wednesday, January 23 1-3 p.m.

Genome Browsers 1* (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Wednesday, January 30 1-3 p.m.

Genome Browsers 2* (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Wednesday, February 6 1-3 p.m.

Gene Regulation Resources* (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Wednesday, February 13 1-3 p.m.

SNPs & Genetic Variation* (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Wednesday, February 20 1-3 p.m.

Cancer Informatics* (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Wednesday, February 27 1-3 p.m.

SOFTWARE TRAINING

Adobe Photoshop (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Tuesday, January 15 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Monday, February 11 nooon-2 p.m.

Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Tuesday, January 8 noon-2 p.m.

EndNote Basics (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Wednesday, January 16 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Monday, February 4 noon-2 p.m.

PowerPoint for Conference Posters (Falk Library Classroom 2)

Tuesday, January 29 noon-2 p.m.

CUSTOMIZED CLASSES

Customized classes can be developed for your department, course, or other group.