How PubMed Works: MeSH

Class Experience Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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The How PubMed Works: MeSH session addresses increasing health information access and use by highlighting information about the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed bibliographic database.  

The session will cover:

  • Exploring the MeSH Database
  • Defining a Controlled Vocabulary
  • Exploring the four types of MeSH Terms
  • Locating and explaining entry terms, date introduced, previous indexing, automatic explosion
Class Resources:
HPW: MeSH Handout (Word)
HPW: MeSH Slides (PPT)
Objectives:
  • Explore the MeSH Database
  • Describe a Controlled Vocabulary
  • Explore the four types of MeSH Terms
  • Locate and explain entry terms, date introduced, previous indexing, automatic explosion

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Class Recording

Class Details

Date(s): November 14, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Platform: Webex
CE Credits: 1.50
Class Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
This is a National NNLM class.

Class Contacts

Host/Instructor: Liz Morris
Technical Assistance: Rebecca Brown

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