The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL) is offering the following workshops free of charge to UMB faculty, staff and students; UMMC staff; HS/HSL Resources Plus! Members; and HS/HSL Corporate Members during the 2009 Fall Semester.
All in-person workshops will be held in one of the three computer classrooms located on the Lower Level of the library. Registrants for an online workshop will receive an email containing instructions for joining the session online.
To register, complete the registration form. Although registration is recommended, walk-ins are welcome!
If you are interested in a topic not covered by our scheduled workshops, be sure to check out our complete list of On Demand Workshops. You can request On Demand Workshops for yourself individually or with a group of your colleagues.
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20/30: Twenty New Technologies in Thirty Minutes [Register]
In this 30 minute session, you will learn about 20 emerging technologies that can be used for educational and professional development.
Instructor: Anna Tatro
October 21, 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL05)
Copyright for Instructors (ONLINE) [Register]
This workshop will address copyright issues faced by academic instructors. Learn the basics of copyright law, including when materials can be freely used for educational purposes and when copyright permission must be obtained. Methods for retaining rights as an author will also be covered. Registrants for this session will receive an email with instructions for joining the workshop online.
[Tutorial] [Handout 1] [Handout 2]
Instructor: Ryan Harris
November 11, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ONLINE)
Can't make it? Request another time.
Creating Effective Presentations Using PowerPoint [Register]
Need a few pointers on getting your presentation "just right"? Want to get your point across quickly, easily, and with little effort? Join us for a session on how to create effective presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. In this workshop, we will explore the steps in creating a basic slideshow, including getting started, inserting graphics and hyperlinks, and different methods of saving and presenting. We will also discuss the best methods for presenting visual and text-based information to make a strong impact on your audience.
Instructor: Jaime Blanck
October 13, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL05)
Can't make it? Request another time.
Facebook for Your Campus Group [Register]
In this workshop, we will discuss using Facebook to reach out to members of the campus community. You will learn the difference between Fan and Group Pages, explore the features of both types of pages, and determine which would be most effective for your campus group. Some familiarity with Facebook is recommended before attending this workshop.
Instructor: Ryan Harris
October 20, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL05)
Google: Beyond Searching [Register]
Google offers much more than internet searching. In this workshop you will learn about some of the additional features of Google, including email Alerts, Google Reader, Google Docs, and advanced searching techniques.
Instructors: Ryan Harris and Anna Tatro
October 22, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL05)
Grant Proposal Writing [Register]
Designed for beginning grant proposal writers, this workshop presents a general overview of the grant and funding processes as well as the level of detail required in a successful proposal. Each component of the grant writing process will be addressed, including: documenting the need; identifying the target population; writing measurable objectives; developing a work plan, an evaluation plan and dissemination plan.
Instructor: Sheila Snow-Croft
December 1, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Room LL05)
Journals: Finding Full-Text [Register]
Learn to locate and access ~ 3,000 health sciences journals and ~27,000 journal via the University System of Maryland consortium. In this workshop, you will learn how to access electronic journals through the library's Journals A-Z list and the "Find It" link in databases.
Instructor: Ryan Harris
September 22, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Can't make it? Request another time.
Locating the Evidence [Register]
This workshop reviews the principles of evidence-based health care and offers strategies for finding the best clinical evidence. We will cover primary and secondary sources, including the Cochrane Systematic Reviews, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, and other best evidence databases. Prior experience with database searching is recommended but not required.
Instructor: Debra Berlanstein
November 3, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Can't make it? Request another time.
Navigating the Library: Making Resources Work for You (ONLINE) [Register]
Are you writing a paper or starting research and have no idea where to start? Not sure what resources to utilize? This workshop will show you how to begin looking for information. Topics covered include finding books available through the library, finding articles on a specific subject, and electronic journal access. Registrants for this session will receive an email with instructions for joining the workshop online.
Instructor: Ryan Harris
September 23, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ONLINE)
Can't make it? Request another time
Navigating the Library for Chinese Speakers [Register]
Have no idea what resources to utilize in the library? This class taught in Chinese will cover library terms, using the library website, locating online resources and services, and learning searching skills in different databases. An optional ten minute tour of the library will be included at the end of this workshop.
Instructor: Yunting Fu
November 4, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Can't make it? Request another time.
Psychosocial Instruments [Register]
This workshop will provide information on how to find descriptions and reviews of tests in the literature. Strategies will be presented on how to locate actual tests and measurements using both electronic and print resources. After the presentation there will be time to look for specific tests and measurements with the librarian's guidance.
Instructor: Anna Tatro
October 27, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Can't make it? Request another time.
PubMed [Register]
This class will cover the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database. Topics include basic searching, searching using the MeSH (Medical Subject Heading) database, creating a personal account using MyNCBI, and locating full text articles. We will also cover the Clinical Queries and Systematic Reviews search features. The majority of the class will be dedicated to creating and executing literature searches.
[Tutorial] [Handout 1] [Handout 2] [Handout 3]
Instructor: Jaime Blanck
September 16, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Can't make it? Request another time.
RefWorks [Register]
RefWorks is a web-based citation manager that can save you time and ease your workload. RefWorks is FREE to UMB! Come learn how to take advantage of this valuable program. During the workshop, you will learn how to create an account, import citations into your account, and automatically insert in-text citations and generate bibliographies.
Instructor: Ryan Harris
September 15, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Instructor: Debra Berlanstein
October 14, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Instructor: Ryan Harris
November 10, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Can't make it? Request another time.
RefWorks Advanced [Register]
So you've created a RefWorks account and you know the basics. Now what? This advanced workshop offers you the chance to explore more in-depth features offered by RefWorks, such as account customization, global record editing, my list, the RSS feed reader, and advanced search options.
Instructor: Debra Berlanstein
October 28, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Can't make it? Request another time.
Searching the Health Literature [Register]
Learn to select an appropriate database and search for quality health information using a variety of online resources including Ovid Medline, PsycINFO, and CINAHL.
Instructor: Ryan Harris
September 29, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Can't make it? Request another time.
Social Work Literature in EBSCO [Register]
In this workshop, you will learn to search for relevant social work literature using a variety of databases provided through the EBSCO interface using both keywords and subject indexes. Emphasis will be placed on SocIndex, which contains over 2 million records from more than 1,200 journals.
Instructor: Anna Tatro
September 30, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Room LL03)
Can't make it? Request another time.
Twitter: Tool or Time Waster? [Register]
There seem to be three types of people when it comes to discussions of Twitter: those who love it, those who hate it, and those who are befuddled by it. This session is designed to correct the befuddlement and show the basics of Twitter use, how it can be a serious tool, and how it can be used simply to communicate with a community of friends, colleagues, or customers.
Instructor: Dale Prince
October 21, 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm (Room LL05)
