Library Instruction Series Class Information

Class Descriptions

CINAHL (CINAHL Help Sheets)

CINAHL via EBSCOHost: Learn tips for efficient searching of the nursing and allied health literature through the EBSCOHost interface. Basic searching, limiting and advanced subject searching will be presented in the HSC Library's hands-on computer lab.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Cochrane Database Help Sheet)

This database contains full-text protocols and reviews that synthesize studies of specific research questions using randomized controlled trials (RCT). The class is designed to teach you how best to search this resource. (1 hour)

DynaMed / MD Consult / UpToDate (UpToDate Help Sheets)

In this overview of three popular electronic clinical resources, participants will learn how to effectively search each resource. At the end of class, participants will be able to determine which resource is most appropriate for their purposes. (1 hour)

Finding Full Text Articles Online

There is no one stop shopping for online articles. In this class, participants will learn how to locate, access, print, and download full text articles from a variety of sources including PubMed, eJournal Finder, and the HSLIC online catalog. (1 hour)

GroupWise Basic (Help Sheets)

This class is designed for HSC GroupWise Users. This overview class covers the basics of the GroupWise email and calendaring system: set up and customizing your account, messaging functions and features, working with address books and groups, busy searches, and calendaring functions and features. (2.5 hours)

GroupWise Advanced (Help Sheets)

This class is designed for HSC GroupWise Users. This class covers specific advanced features of the GroupWise email and calendaring system, including: archive and account maintenance; proxy rights, shared resources, filters, categories, and rules. (2.5 hours)

Heat and Fast Info: Tools for Success

Navigating the myriad pitfalls that can exist between the discovery of an error on a computer and its repair need not be as fraught with uncertainty as it seems. In this class, I will demystify two powerful tools that are designed to not only get you the help you need, but also empower you with clear, concise, step-by-step instructions to make some repairs on your own.

IClicker Workshop

Course intended for faculty/staff who intend to use the UNM Audience Response system, iClicker, in their courses. Course will include demonstration of setup and usage, then the remaining time will be spent in a hands on lab environment.

Information Resources for Nurses (Help Sheets)

This 1 hour course provides the attendees with an opportunity to learn tips for efficient searching of the literature (ie CINAHL and PubMed) in a hands-on environment. Participants will also learn about a variety of resources such as ebooks, ejournals, and other information resources for the busy practitioner or student.

Library IQ (Information Quickly)

In this introductory class, you will learn how to use the Library’s online catalog and eJournal Finder interface to identify books, journals, and full text articles online. You will also learn how to verify citations, submit requests for interlibrary loan, and access resources remotely. (1.5 hours)

MD Consult / UpToDate ( UpToDate Help Sheets)

In this overview of two popular electronic clinical resources, participants will learn how to effectively search each resource. At the end of class, participants will be able to determine which resource is most appropriate for their purposes. (1 hour)

NCBI genetics/taxonomy/genome databases

Introduction to NCBI suite of molecular biology databases covering proteins, nucleotides, genomes, etc. Demonstration of Entrez search engine, major files, tools and linkage between files.

PsycInfo and Psychiatry Online (PsycInfo Help Sheets)

Basic searching skills for articles and ebook sources in psychiatry and psychology.

PubMed Basic ( PubMed Help Sheets)

Free access to a National Library of Medicine database containing over 12 million references in the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, and health administration. This class offers an overview of Medline searching including basic textword and subject searching, combining concepts, focusing or limiting results, viewing and saving results. Learn to translate your clinical research question into a search strategy. Participants are encouraged to bring their own search topic to class for a hands-on experience (1-1.5 hours).

PubMed DeMystified (PubMed Help Sheets)

During this hands-on class participants will learn how to harness tools in PubMed to quickly find needed information. Participants will search among the 15 million references in PubMed using features such as the MeSH database, combining terms, subheadings, and applying limits. Participants are encouraged to bring their own search topics since they also will receive guidance on formulating questions that yield desired results. Participants will be eligible for two (2.0) hours of Continuing Medical Education credits.

RefWorks ( RefWorks Help Sheets)

Personal file management programs allow you to download citations from various online databases, maintain a personal database of references, and create a bibliography in the publication style of your choosing. HSLIC offers training in RefWorks (free Internet access to all faculty, staff and students at the HSC). (1 hour)

SharePoint Site Administrator Training

SharePoint is a web-based portal made up of a collection of customizable tools, central storage and collaboration space for documents, information, and ideas. A SharePoint site helps groups of people like departments, committees and research project groups share information and work together. This training is intended for SharePoint Site Administrators who will be editing or creating new SharePoint sites.

SharePoint Users Training

SharePoint is a web-based portal made up of a collection of customizable tools, central storage and collaboration space for documents, information, and ideas. A SharePoint site helps groups of people like departments, committees and research project groups share information and work together. This training is for users of SharePoint sites.

Web Authors Class

This class helps HSC web authors understand the processes behind developing (or redeveloping) an effective website at the HSC. The class includes topics on Defining your Target Audience, Writing for the Web, Search Engines, Usability and much more. This is the perfect class for everyone who supports a website here at the HSC.

Web Authors Lab

Get help with issues you are having with your HSC web pages, or drop by just to hear the latest news on the UNM/HSC web effort.