Abstract

The 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. The class is available as three, four or six hour sessions.

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;
• Use My NCBI to create collections and save searches;
• Become familiar with available tools to update their skills and for lifelong learning.

Course Materials

• Agendas
• Advanced PubMed Searching Resource Packet
• Exercises
• Envelope messages/hints
• Instructors' guide (contact instructor)

Continuing Education

This course has been approved for 3, 4 and 6 hours of Medical Library Association Continuing Education Units.

Greater Midwest Region

Holly Ann Burt, Outreach and Exhibits Coordinator, haburt@uic.edu, 312-996-2464

Midcontinental Region

Barbara Jones, Network Membership and Missouri Liaison, jonesbarb@health.missouri.edu, 573-884-5042

Middle Atlantic Region

Kate Flewelling, Outreach Coordinator, flewkate@pitt.edu, 412-624-3336

New England Region

Lauri Fennell, Education and Outreach Coordinator, lauri.fennell@umassmed.edu, 508-856-5962

Pacific Southwest Region

Kay Deeney, Educational Services Coordinator, kdeeney@library.ucla.edu, 310-206-0525

Southeastern Atlantic Region

Sheila Snow-Croft, Outreach Education Coordinator, ssnowcro@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-2855

Author

Kay Deeney, Educational Services Coordinator, Pacific Southwest Region, National Network of Libraries of Medicine