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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; VA staff; and HS/HSL Corporate Members during the Spring 2008 semester. For a workshop description, click on the title of the workshop. All workshops will be held in one of the three computer classrooms located on the Lower Level of the library.
African Americans see diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease affecting their friends and families every day. Free online resources from the National Library of Medicine and other reliable sources are available to help. This two hour class will provide participants with some basic health information as well as information specific to the African American community. [Register] Instructor: Mandy Meloy
Up for tenure? Looking to show how influential your research is? Need to know where your work is referenced or who is quoting you? The Cited Reference Search feature in Web of Science's Science Citation Index is a tool that helps answer these questions. Learn to use this resource more effectively. [Register] Instructor: Tierney Lyons
In this workshop we will explore basic features of the CINAHL resource such as subject and keyword searching, available limits and full-text access. In addition, we will create accounts for saving searches/creating alerts and learn how to save citations from EBSCOhost to RefWorks. [Register] Instructor: Stefanie Warlick
This workshop will address copyright issues faced by academic instructors. During the session, you will be exposed to the basics of copyright law and learn when materials can be freely used for educational purposes and when you are required to obtain copyright permission. Methods for retaining rights as an author will also be covered. [Register] Instructor: Julie Nanavati
Learn to create materials that get your health and wellness information across quickly and clearly. Bring some pieces you use or some information you need to be written in an easy-to-read manner. We'll review the disconnect between information providers and information seekers, the success of "plain language" initiatives and the importance of text, type, graphics, space and layout. [Register] Instructor: Beth Wescott
Evidence-Based Public Health has been defined as the use of current best evidence in making decisions about the health of communities and populations. This workshop will focus on defining clear questions and tips for finding the best evidence using a variety of online resources that address the multidisciplinary nature of public health. Resources covered will expand beyond the traditional journal databases to include locating grey literature from government documents, technical reports and other alternative sources. [Register] Instructor: Debra Berlanstein
This workshop will demonstrate how to find drug information using the Micromedex and Facts & Comparisons databases. Those who attend will practice accessing drug monographs, drug information reports, drug information for patient education, information on natural products, and much more. [Register] [Handout 1] [Handout 2] [Handout 3] [Handout 4] Instructor: Julie Nanavati
Google Scholar can be a convenient resource for locating scholarly content. Enhance your Google Scholar search skills by attending this workshop. We will explore the differences between Google and Google Scholar and determine when it is appropriate to use Google Scholar for your research. The instructor will also walk you through how to find articles from Google Scholar using ‘Find It @ HS/HSL,' and how to set preferences on your home computer. [Register] [Handout 1] [Handout 2] [Handout 3] Instructor: Ryan Harris
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. [Register] Instructor: Sheila Snow-Croft
Are you idea-rich but funding poor? Want to become a rainmaker at your institution but don’t know how to start? Attend this MLA-accredited continuing educational course on grant writing and resources to gain insight into grants. You will learn about web-based databases of funding opportunities, how to read a request for proposal, and the basics on writing a proposal. [Register] Instructor: Toni Yancey
Learn to locate electronically available full-text journal articles. Access ~21,000 e-journals via the University System of Maryland consortium in addition to our collection of ~3,000 health science e-journals. Get tips on finding full-text via the Journals A-Z list as well as through direct "find it" links in the databases. [Register] Instructor: Tierney Lyons
Lexis Nexis is a comprehensive, full-text, online resource providing national and international news, business and financial information as well as the text of laws, codes, statutes, rulings and law journal articles. Come learn basic searching techniques and become familiar with this useful multidisciplinary resource. [Register] Instructor: Debra Berlanstein
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. [Register] Instructor: Debra Berlanstein
This one hour workshop is for anyone who would like an overview of MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus.gov brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Participants will learn how to navigate health topics, drugs and supplements, the encyclopedia with pictures, online tutorials, surgical videos, Go Local, and other unique information of MedlinePlus.gov. Hands on practice will also be offered. [Register] Instructor: Mandy Meloy
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.[Register]
This workshop will address implications of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access mandate. The mandate, which goes into effect April 2008, requires that NIH-funded investigators make their peer-reviewed final manuscripts available to the public through PubMed Central. During the session, the instructor will address mandate requirements, identify resources available for assistance with compliance, and demonstrate the process for submission of manuscripts into PubMed Central.[Register] Instructors: Debra Berlanstein and Jaime Friel Blanck
This workshop will help you feel comfortable performing basic author and subject searches using the OVID interface. Also highlighted will be features such as Find Citing Articles, Find Similar, and Find Citation. [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. [Register] Instructor: Anna Tatro
This workshop will cover the basics of the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database, such as using Medical Subject Headings and locating full text articles. The majority of the workshop will be dedicated to creating and executing literature searches specific to PubMed. [Register] Instructor: Ryan Harris
Learn to use PubMed features such as the Mesh Database for constructing searches and MyNCBI for saving searches, creating email alerts, and filtering your results. We will also cover the Clinical Queries and Systematic Reviews search features. Bring your own search topic to the workshop for hands-on practice. [Register] Instructor: Jaime Friel Blanck
RefWorks is a web-based citation manager that can save you time and ease your workload. RefWorks is now FREE to UMB! Come learn how to take advantage of this valuable program. During the workshop you will create an account, add citations to your database, and learn how to automatically insert in-text citations and build bibliographies. [Register] [Handout 1] [Handout 2] Instructor: Julie Nanavati
So you’ve created a RefWorks account and you know the basics. Now what? Consider attending one of the RefWorks Advanced workshops now being offered at the HS/HSL. The 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. [Register] Instructor: Debra Berlanstein
Learn the basics of how to use this powerful research tool to find chemical and related scientific information. SciFinder Scholar, produced by Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS), allows researchers to find information regarding patents, organic and inorganic compounds and sequences, chemical reactions, chemical source and registry information, and more. [Register] Instructor: Julie Nanavati
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