University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
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)
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 EndNote (available for purchase through ITS), EndNote Web (free Internet access to all faculty, staff and students at the UNM) and RefWorks (free Internet access to all faculty, staff and students at the HSC). (1 hour)
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, GoldRush, and the HSLIC online catalog. (1 hour)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
This class provides a general overview of Microsoft PowerPoint. Suggestions on how to create more effective presentations are also included. (2.5 hours)
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).
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.
