MAR Announces Summer Classes in New York City-PubMed, Docline, and LinkOut
Join MAR staff and network members for in-person classes in June at New York University Ehrman Medical Library. Classes are FREE for NN/LM members. To join or renew your free membership, visit our web site: http://nnlm.gov/mar/services/
To sign up for a class, call us at 800-338-7657 or e-mail us at rml@library.med.nyu.edu. All classes will take place in the Carlisle Computer Classroom, New York University Ehrman Medical Library in Manhattan. Confirmation and directions will be sent prior to the class dates. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
1. Keeping Up with PubMed
Description: With a hands-on approach, this class will show attendees how to use the features of PubMed effectively. Attendees will be able to describe the contents of PubMed; formulate basic search strategies; display, print, and save results in various formats; revise and refine searches; and use special features such as Related Articles, Link to journals, Citation Matcher, and Clinical Queries. The instructor will demonstrate online searches and students, at computers connected to the Internet, will be invited to follow along. Time for individual practice will be provided. (4 MLA CE)
Instructor: Arpita Bose
Time: 4 hours
Date: Thursday, June 14, 9 am to 1 pm
2. PubMed for Experts
Description: Designed as an advanced class for experienced MEDLINE searchers. This hands-on class will highlight advanced PubMed techniques that can be used to conduct comprehensive searches. Attendees are encouraged to contribute past and present difficult searches to discuss with the class. (3 MLA CE)
Instructor: Arpita Bose
Time: 3 hours
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2 pm to 5 pm
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3. DOCLINE Explained
Description: Designed as an introductory class on the DOCLINE system for new or inexperienced users on the current DOCLINE system. (3 MLA CE)
Instructor: Miguel Figueroa
Time: 3 hours
Date: Friday, June 15, 9 am to 12 pm
4. Getting Started with LinkOut
Description: This hands-on class is designed to provide step-by-step direction on how to activate LinkOut for a library’s print and electronic journal collections, so that users are able to view holdings and access full-text through the PubMed interface. Topics covered are registration for LinkOut, entering holdings, displaying a library’s icon for branding purposes, and access to free full-text through LinkOut. (4 MLA CE)
Instructor: Miguel Figueroa
Time: 4 hours
Date: Friday, June 15, 1 pm to 5 pm
