October 2024 Issue

Each year, the third week of October is designated as International Open Access Week. At HSLS, a few ways we support open access year-round include:

Support researchers required to comply with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Policy.

If your manuscript meets the criteria of the policy, a postprint must be deposited into PubMed Central (PMC) within 12 months of publication, allowing open and free access to all.

Note the NIH recently released a Draft Public Access Policy (implementing the PDF: 2022 OSTP Memorandum) which would update the current policy and require all federally funded publications to be made immediately available. The comment period on the draft recently closed. A final plan is expected “no later than December 31, 2024, with an effective date no later than December 31, 2025.” In the meantime, continue to comply with the current policy and look for further communications from NIH and HSLS as updates are available. Continue reading →

Falk Library’s time hosting For All the People: A Century of Citizen Action in Health Care Reform is coming to a close, with the last chance to visit this week. Visitors to the exhibit can still enter the drawing to win one of two Panera gift cards, eligible for those who present their Pitt ID. The exhibit can be viewed in Alan Magee Scaife Hall, Floor M, during library operating hours.

Through the exhibit, the University community was prompted to reflect on the history of citizens impacting health care reform and consider the effects on policy and change today. Continue reading →

This term at HSLS, we are offering several learning opportunities about generative AI. These classes are designed to be taken either individually or as a set, in any order.

AI-Powered Research: Leveraging AI Tools for Searching, Summarizing, and Reviewing Scientific Literature
Wednesday, October 2, noon-2 p.m.
Taught by Ansuman Chattopadhyay
Evaluate effective strategies for utilizing AI tools to navigate basic science research literature in your field.

Evaluating Generative AI for your Research Workflow
Tuesday, October 8, noon-1 p.m.
Taught by Rose Turner, Rebekah Miller, Alyssa Young, and Rachel Suppok
Learn how to evaluate whether generative AI might be worthwhile to use in your research workflow, given the pros and cons of generative AI.

Data Transparency and Privacy in Generative AI Tools
Wednesday, October 9, 3-4:30 p.m.
Taught by Alyssa Young
Learn strategies for evaluating and mitigating some of the data transparency and privacy risks of using generative AI tools in your work.

Learning Python with AI
Tuesday, December 10, noon-1:30 p.m.
Taught by Alexis Cenname and Ansuman Chattopadhyay
Learn how to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot Python code using AI-driven tools, focusing on practical prompt engineering techniques to enhance efficiency and accessibility in coding and debugging.

HSLS classes are open to University of Pittsburgh faculty, staff, and students, as well as UPMC residents and fellows. If you are unable to attend a scheduled class, consider requesting a customized instruction session for your course, group, or department.

The HSLS Staff News section includes recent HSLS presentations, publications, staff changes, staff promotions, degrees earned, and more.

News

We are pleased to welcome Tyler Lendon as the new Systems Administrator. Tyler has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh and recently completed a residency at the University Library System, where he played a role in improving library services through innovative software solutions. His expertise in enhancing system security and optimizing network solutions will be instrumental in advancing HSLS’s digital resources and services.

Publication

Michele Klein Fedyshin, Research and Clinical Instruction Librarian, co-authored the article:

Kalaria AL, Yamada T, Klein-Fedyshin M, Obata S, Cruz-Peralta M, Parrish B, Rahman AZ, Molinari M, Mehta RB. Subclinical rejection and allograft survival in kidney transplantation: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 2024 Jul 18;14(7):e085098. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-085098. PMID: 39025816; PMCID: PMC11261677.