TOXNET: Toxicology & Environmental Information
Abstract
This is a 3-hour hands-on class intended for inexperienced users. It is designed to introduce participants to the different databases available on TOXNET. Attendees will gain experience locating toxicology, chemical, and other hazardous substance information. Databases to be covered include: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), LactMed, TOXLINE, TOXMAP, Household Products Database and ChemIDplus.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify the five types of databases in TOXNET
- Select the database most appropriate to their information need.
- Demonstrate proper searching techniques
Course Materials
- Course Outline and Agenda
- Workbook
(6 mb, rev: Aug 6, 2010) - Workbook
(2 mb, rev: Aug 6, 2010)
Continuing Education
Upon successful completion of this class, each participant will receive 3 hours of continuing education credit awarded by the Medical Library Association. Certificates will be delivered through the mail at a later date.
Instructors
Holly Ann Burt, Outreach and Exhibits Coordinator, haburt@uic.edu, 312-996-2464
Kate Flewelling, Outreach Coordinator, flewkate@pitt.edu, 412-624-3336
Lauri Fennell, Education and Outreach Coordinator, lauri.fennell@umassmed.edu, 508-856-5962
Kay Deeney, Educational Services Coordinator, kdeeney@library.ucla.edu, 310-206-0525
Ruicha Mishra, Health Professions Coordinator, ruicha.mishra@exch.library.tmc.edu, 713-799-7182
Author
Ruicha Mishra, MLIS, Health Professionals Outreach Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine South Central Region
