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. All classes are open to faculty, staff and students of the schools of the health sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
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.
You will need a valid Pitt ID or e-mail address to attend these classes.
HSLS ORIENTATION
Introduction to HSLS Resources and Services at Falk Library
(Meet inside entrance to Library)
| Monday, May 14 | 9-10 a.m. |
Also offered upon request to groups or individuals. Call 412-648-8866.
SEARCHING DATABASES
Painless PubMed* (Falk Library Classroom 1)
| Friday, May 4 | 2-3 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 10 | 8-9 a.m. |
| Wednesday, May 16 | 11 a.m.-noon |
| Monday, May 21 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 29 | 1-2 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 6 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. |
| Friday, June 15 | 9-10 a.m. |
| Tuesday, June 19 | 4-5 p.m. |
| Thursday, June 28 | noon-1 p.m. |
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS RESOURCES
Cancer Informatics* (Falk Library Conference Room B)
| Wednesday, May 9 | 1-3 p.m. |
Introduction to CLC Main Workbench* (Falk Library Classroom 2)
| Wednesday, June 20 | 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.)
| Monday, May 21 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. |
| Tuesday, June 12 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
PowerPoint for Beginners (Falk Library Classroom 1)
| Monday, May 7 | noon-2 p.m. |
Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations(Falk Library Classroom 2)
| Monday, May 21 | noon-2 p.m. |
The WOW Factor: PowerPoint for Posters(Falk Library Classroom 2)
| Monday, June 4 | noon-2 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.