Free Training from MAR in Pittsburgh, PA on March 10, 2011
Please note that you must register for each of these classes separately!
1. PubMed Clinics of North America: A Problem-based Approach to PubMed Searching
This workshop will focus on a problem-based approach in learning to search the PubMed database. Through case studies, group exercises and hands-on practice, participants will become more efficient PubMed searchers. The class is geared for intermediate and advanced PubMed searchers. [3 MLA CEUs]
Objectives
Participants will be able to
- Search PubMed to locate citations on author, subject or keyword, and institutional searches;
- Create a search strategy using the strengths of the database;
- Apply MeSH headings to enhance a search;
- Become familiar with available tools to update their skills and for lifelong learning.
When
Thursday, March 10, 2011
9 AM – 12 Noon
Where
Gumberg Library, Room 408
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Duquesne is located near several major bus routes. For those who prefer to drive, parking information is available at: http://www.duq.edu/parking/visitors.cfm
Registration (for PubMed Clinics class only)
http://guides.library.duq.edu/pubmed-mar10
2. NLM’s Consumer Health Databases
The National Library of Medicine has produced a number of databases designed for the general public. These databases range from health information to environmental conditions that impact health. This hands-on course is designed to be an overview of these databases.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Learn about the resources that the National Library of Medicine makes available to consumers;
- Know how to search each of these resources;
- Know which resources are best to use for different questions.
When
Thursday, March 10, 2011
1-4 PM
Where
Gumberg Library, Room 408
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Duquesne is located near several major bus routes. For those who prefer to drive, parking information is available at: http://www.duq.edu/parking/visitors.cfm
Registration (For NLM Database class only)
http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=ACLAL&ref=EK&refNote=TaF#3/10/2011
Instructor for both classes
Helen Tannenbaum, Outreach and Communications Coordinator
NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region
Sponsors
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
Gumberg Library at Duquesne University
Allegheny County Library Association (afternoon class)
