NN/LM MAR Announces March In-Person Classes in Pittsburgh: PubMed, DOCLINE, LinkOut
Join MAR staff, network members, and other information professionals for in-person continuing education classes on March 26 and 27, 2008 at Duquesne University’s Gumberg Library in Pittsburgh, PA. Classes are FREE of charge.
To sign up for a class, e-mail us at rml@library.med.nyu.edu and let us know which class(es) you want. All classes will take place in the Gumberg Library Electronic Classroom, Duquesne University. Confirmation will be sent prior to the class dates. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
Campus map, directions, and parking information: http://www.library.duq.edu/about/map.htm
1. DOCLINE Explained
Description: Designed as an introductory class on the DOCLINE system for new or inexperienced users. (3 MLA CE) This class will be of interest to interlibrary loan staff and anyone who uses DOCLINE.
Time: 3 hours
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 9 am to 12 pm
2. Getting Started with LinkOut
Description: This hands-on class is designed to provide step-by-step direction on how to activate LinkOut for a library’s print and electronic journal collections, so that users are able to view holdings and access full-text through the PubMed interface. Topics covered are registration for LinkOut, entering holdings, displaying a library’s icon for branding purposes, and access to free full-text through LinkOut. (4 MLA CE)
Time: 4 hours
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 1 pm to 5 pm
3. Keeping Up with PubMed
Description: With a hands-on approach, this class will show attendees how to use the features of PubMed effectively. Attendees will be able to describe the contents of PubMed; formulate basic search strategies; display, print, and save results in various formats; revise and refine searches; and use special features such as Related Articles, Link to journals, Citation Matcher, and Clinical Queries. The instructor will demonstrate online searches and students, at computers connected to the Internet, will be invited to follow along. Time for individual practice will be provided. (4 MLA CE) This class is intended for new or infrequent PubMed searchers.
Time: 4 hours
Date: Thursday, March 27, 9 am to 1 pm
4. PubMed for Experts
Description: Designed as an advanced class for experienced MEDLINE searchers. This hands-on class will highlight advanced PubMed techniques that can be used to conduct comprehensive searches. Attendees are encouraged to contribute past and present difficult searches to discuss with the class. (3 MLA CE)
Time: 3 hours
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2 pm to 5 pm
