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Class Descriptions for the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC)
PubMed® for Trainers | TOXNET® and Beyond
PubMed® and TOXNET® and Beyond are taught by the trainers at the National Library of Medicine Training Center throughout the United States and by the MEDLARS Management Section trainers at the National Library of Medicine. For the teaching responsibilities for the other classes listed on this page, please see the class descriptions.
Class Details
- PubMed® for Trainers requires attendance at all sessions, both online and in-person.
- PubMed® for Trainers is eligible for 15 MLA CE credits. It is held in 4 sessions, 3 online sessions and 1 in person session; in addition, it requires 2-3 hours of independent work to be done outside of class time.
- TOXNET® and Beyond classes use a workbook available from the NIH website. Class participants may access the electronic version of the workbook on their computer during class OR print a copy and bring it to class. This policy does not apply to classes held at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, MD, as printed workbooks are provided.
- Classes are open only to residents of the United States.
- Classes will be cancelled if minimum registration is not met six weeks prior to the class dates. Minimum registration is 12-15 confirmed registrants.
- Our mailing lists are strictly confidential. We do not sell or share our mailing lists.
- If the class you wish to register for is marked "Wait List," you may still register for that class with the understanding that you will be placed on a waiting list with no guarantee that you will actually be able to attend. The waiting list is prioritized on a "first come" basis.
NLM Training: PubMed® for Trainers Agenda >
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 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.
Objectives: For current and future PubMed trainers to discover and develop:
- functional knowledge of the MEDLINE® database,
- understanding of the structure and use of the Medical Subject Heading (MeSH®) vocabulary in MEDLINE/PubMed,
- expertise in the use of features and functions of the PubMed system, and
- techniques and best practices in MEDLINE/PubMed instruction with fellow 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 on PubMed instruction and adult education best practices.
NLM Training: TOXNET® and Beyond Agenda >
Download workbook > PDF (6.0 MB)
Using the National Library of Medicine's Environmental Health and Toxicology Portal
This course is designed to convey the basics of searching the NLM's TOXNET®, a Web-based system of databases in the areas of toxicology, environmental health, and related fields. The course will also teach students how to utilize NLM's environmental health and toxicology portal which provides resources beyond the TOXNET® databases. Students will learn the content and structure of files covering toxicology data, toxicology literature, toxic releases, and chemical nomenclature. Among the databases highlighted will be TOXLINE, the Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), and ChemIDplus. The course, taught by NLM instructors, will be conducted in a computer lab and includes lectures, online demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.
TOXNET® is a free class and is awarded 6.0 MLA continuing education credits.
