PubMed® for Trainers
Class Description | Agenda4 sessions total: three 2 hour online sessions plus one 7 hour in-person session
Class Description
Who should take PubMed for Trainers?
The class is intended specifically for those who train, or will train, others to use PubMed. This class could be for you if you teach PubMed to large groups, small groups, or one-on-one training. We look forward to lively discussions related to PubMed searching and instruction.
What should I expect from the PubMed® for Trainers class?
Enhance your knowledge of PubMed with the 15-hour PubMed for Trainers class. During the class, you can expect to:
- Fill any gaps in general knowledge you might have about MEDLINE and PubMed.
- Recognize what the National Library of Medicine considers good background information.
- Improve your PubMed search technique.
- Increase your ability to develop customized PubMed training.
What are the PubMed for Trainers class objectives?
For current and future PubMed trainers to discover and develop:
- Enhance your knowledge of the MEDLINE database
- Improve your ability to analyze and implement Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- Employ the features and functions of PubMed for use in searching and training
- Discuss instruction techniques with fellow trainers
- Experience peer collaboration and learning
How much time do I need to devote to the PubMed for Trainers class?
PubMed for Trainers is held in 4 sessions, 3 online sessions and 1 in person session. The class is eligible for 15 hours of MLA CE credit. This hands-on course consists of lectures, individual exercises, group work and discussions in four sessions, with approximately 2-3 hours of independent work to be done outside of class time. NLM or NTC trainers will deliver the lectures and facilitate discussions.
Agenda See the class agenda (PDF format): http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/pmtrainers_class_agenda.pdf.
Current training opportunities for this class:
| Date | Site | RML/Center | Register |
| Thursday June 6, 2013 - June 27, 2013 Online Session One: June 6, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm ET Online Session Two: June 13, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm ET Online Session Three: June 20, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm ET In-person Session Four in Farmingdale, NY: June 27, 2013, 9 am - 4:30 pm ET |
Farmingdale, NY | National Library of Medicine Training Center |
Register Registration deadline: May 30, 2013 |
| Tuesday June 11, 2013 - June 20, 2013 Online Session One: June 11, 2013, 11 am – 1 pm ET Online Session Two: June 13, 2013, 11 am – 1 pm ET Online Session Three: June 18, 2013, 11 am – 1 pm ET In-person Session Four in Bethesda, MD: June 20, 2013, 9 am - 4:30 pm ET |
Bethesda, MD | National Library of Medicine Training Center | Register |
| Tuesday July 9, 2013 - July 30, 2013 Online Session One: July 9, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm ET Online Session Two: July 16, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm ET Online Session Three: July 23, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm ET In-person Session Four in Burlington, VT: July 30, 2013, 9 am - 4:30 pm ET |
Burlington, VT | National Library of Medicine Training Center | Register |
| Monday August 26, 2013 - September 18, 2013 Online Session One: August 26, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm MT Online Session Two: August 29, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm MT Online Session Three: September 4, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm MT In-person Session Four in Salt Lake City, UT: September 18, 2013, 9 am - 4:30 pm ET |
Salt Lake City, UT | National Library of Medicine Training Center | Register |
| Thursday October 3, 2013 - October 24, 2013 Online Session One: October 3, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm CT Online Session Two: October 10, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm CT Online Session Three: October 17, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm CT In-person Session Four in Tulsa, OK: October 24, 2013, 9 am - 4:30 pm CT |
Tulsa, OK | National Library of Medicine Training Center | Register |
| Tuesday October 15, 2013 - October 24, 2013 Online Session One: October 15, 2013, 11 am – 1 pm ET Online Session Two: October 17, 2013, 11 am – 1 pm ET Online Session Three: October 22, 2013, 11 am – 1 pm ET In-person Session Four in Bethesda, MD: October 24, 2013, 9 am - 4:30 pm ET |
Bethesda, MD | National Library of Medicine Training Center | Register |
| Thursday October 31, 2013 Online Session One: October 31, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm ET Online Session Two: November 4, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm ET Online Session Three: November 7, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm ET In-person Session Four in Savannah, GA: November 14, 2013, 9 am - 4:30 pm ET |
Savannah, GA | National Library of Medicine Training Center | Register |
| Thursday March 6, 2014 - March 27, 2014 Online Session One: March 6, 2014, 10 am - 12 pm PT Online Session Two: March 13, 2014 10 am - 12 pm PT Online Session Three: March 20, 2014 10 am - 12 pm PT In-person Session Four in Seattle, Washington: March 27, 2014, 9 am - 4:30 pm PT |
Seattle, WA | National Library of Medicine Training Center | Register |
| Tuesday April 1, 2014 - April 24, 2014 Online Session One: April 1, 2014, 10 am - 12 pm ET Online Session Two: April 7, 2014 10 am - 12 pm ET Online Session Three: April 11, 2014 10 am - 12 pm ET In-person Session Four in Detroit, Michigan: April 24, 2014, 9 am - 4:30 pm ET |
Detroit, MI | National Library of Medicine Training Center | Register |
