Searching for Evidence Based Information

Learn the best resources for searching for evidence based information at the Library’s Searching for the Evidence class.

The class objectives include:

• Recognize options for limiting literature search retrieval to valid and reliable research studies appropriate for clinical decision making;
• Search The Cochrane Library, Dynamed, FIRSTConsult, and other clinical information support resources;
• Limit an Ovid or EMBASE search to evidence based limits;
• Search PubMed MEDLINE using “Clinical Queries” and learn to set up NCBI filters for EBHC

Can’t make it to class?  You have other options:

1. View a set of video tutorials anytime, anywhere to learn skills for Searching for Evidence Based Information
2. Make an appointment online with a librarian for training at a convenient day and time at your office, a conference room, or in the Library
3. Review the Resource Guide, Evidence Based Health Care (EBHC), and learn about more resources supporting evidence based health care.

Questions?  Contact an education or reference librarian to discuss your training or searching needs so that we can tailor your session to your specific learning or searching tasks.

[Lynne M. Fox, Education Librarian]

FREE: Classes at the Library

HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY CLASSES
November – December 2012

• Register at: http://hslstream.ucdenver.edu/classes/
• All classes are hands-on, active learning and held in the Teaching Labs at the Health Sciences Library.
• Class handouts are available online at http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/handouts

Classes are free for UCD, UCH & TCH faculty, staff and CU students.

Use your wireless laptop in any class at the Library! Just choose the classroom or UC Denver network to connect.

Have questions about free classes? Contact Ruby Nugent, Email: ruby.nugent@ucdenver.edu, Phone: 303-724-2170

Walk-ins are Welcome!

Introduction to EndNote®

Friday, Nov. 9th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Teaching Lab 1

Friday, Dec. 14th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Teaching Lab 1

Getting Started At The Library And Finding Full Text Online

Thursday, Nov. 15th
9:00am-10:00am
Location: Teaching Lab 1

Tuesday, Dec. 18th
3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Teaching Lab 1

Searching for the Evidence

Tuesday, Nov. 20th
3:00pm-4:30pm
Location: Teaching Lab 1

Introduction to PubMed

Thursday, Dec. 6th
9:00am-10:30am
Location: Teaching Lab 1

Can’t attend a class at the regularly scheduled time? We’ll be happy to schedule a special class or consultation. We’re flexible! Request instruction on a date and time convenient for you:  http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/classes/special-class

Have questions about the Health Sciences Library?

• Try our webpage: http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/
• Contact our Ask a Librarian service: http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/aal/
• Call or visit our Desk: 303-724-2152
• Email us: askhsl@lists.ucdenver.edu

July Classes at the Health Sciences Library

• Register at: http://hslstream.ucdenver.edu/classes/
• All classes are hands-on, active learning and held in the Teaching Labs at the Health Sciences Library.
• Class handouts are available online at http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/handouts#20

Introduction to Endnote

13 Jul 2012 (Fri)

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: Teaching Lab 1

Getting Started at the Library and Finding Full Text Online

19 Jul 2012 (Thu)

9:00am – 10:00am

Location: Teaching Lab 1

Searching for the Evidence

24 Jul 2012 (Tue)

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Location: Teaching Lab 1

*Classes are free for UCD, UCH & TCH faculty, staff and CU students*

Have questions about free classes? Contact Ruby Nugent, Email: ruby.nugent@ucdenver.edu, Phone: 303-724-2170

EndNote Web Tutorial Now Available!

EndNote Web is a free resource for reference management.

Please view a video tutorial if you’d like to learn how to sign up for an account via Web of Science, load references into your EndNote Web library from Web of Science, Google Scholar, or PubMed, and output the references in a reference list in a particular style and use “Cite While You Write” in MS Word.

Also available:

• Introduction to EndNoteWeb, Reprint File Organization & Google Docs
• EndNote Web Registration and Login Page

[Lynne M. Fox, Education Librarian]

Getting Started With Papers

The Library recently hosted a “Getting Started with Papers for Mac” session, led by Dr. Mike Pascoe, an early adopter of Papers and Papers super-user.

We were able to record the session.  Watch a video of a “Getting Started with Papers for Mac” class (March 27, 2012) hosted by the Health Sciences Library and taught by Papers super-user and anatomy instructor Mike Pascoe.

View or print the slide set [PDF]    View or print the class handout [PDF]

NOTE:Due to a technical problem, the audio volume is extremely low.  Turn up the volume on your computer and the video panel all the way.
For better audio use a USB headphone with adjustable volume.

The Health Sciences Library does not have staff that are trained to support Papers at this time.  However, we can offer the following links to help campus Papers users:

• 30-day Trial for Macs or Windows. Try Papers before you purchase a copy.
• Download the software for Macs or Windows.  Cost is $79, 40% discount for students.
• Purchase apps for the iPad or iPhone to use Papers in a mobile format.
• Get help for the Mac or Windows versions.
• The ezproxy URL to set up the article retrieval function is: https://hsl-ezproxy.ucdenver.edu/loginSee instructions at: http://support.mekentosj.com/kb/how-to/configure-papers-to-work-with-your-library-proxyAdd a Proxy URL and paste in https://hsl-ezproxy.ucdenver.edu/login

[Lynne Fox, Education Librarian]

Project Management: Get it Done With Limited Resources and Everyone Still Speaking to Each Other!

Do you want to start off 2012 with ways to improve your work?

Are you looking for ideas to be more efficiently and effectively on projects?

Plan to attend Project Management: Get it Done With Limited Resources and Everyone Still Speaking to Each Other!

Mark your calendar for this three-part series offered online on the following Wednesdays.

January 18  noon – 1 p.m. (Mountain)

February 1  noon – 1 p.m. (Mountain)

February 15  noon – 1 p.m. (Mountain)

More information will be forthcoming or you can contact Sharon Morris morris_s@cde.state.co.us<mailto:morris_s@cde.state.co.us

This course is paid for by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Sharon Morris

Director of Library Development

Colorado State Library

Colorado Department of Education

201 E. Colfax Avenue

Denver, CO 80203

(303) 866-6730

morris_s@cde.state.co.us

Writing Center Workshops Fall 2011

PDF of flyer : AMC-WC Fall ’11 Workshops

The Writing Center of UCD continues operations and hours out of the Information Commons @ HSL

The Writing Center provides one-on-one assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from the Anschutz Medical Campus at the Health Sciences Library’s Information Commons. In the Center, trained graduate consultants offer help with writing of all kinds, including essays, proposals, dissertations, resumes, and scholarship applications. Come Visit, room 1204 in the Information Commons at the library on AMC.

Please note that Writing Center services are fluid across campuses, meaning that AMC students can visit the main Center on the Auraria Campus (and vice versa). 

  

Spring 2011 Workshops on the AMC

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Citation and Documentation: APA

Presenter: Sean McCandless

In this session, participants will be shown the basics of citation in APA style. This workshop is designed for students from all majors who would like to have a better understanding of how to cite. Page format, in-text citations, and bibliographies will be covered.

Dates/Times:

March 10th, 5-6pm, Anschutz Medical Campus
Click here to register

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Writing Process 1 & 2

Presenters: Sean McCandless, Virginia Nichols

This workshop — a combination of our Writing Process Parts 1 & 2 workshops – is designed specifically for AMC students who need practice in writing effective academic essays. Participants will learn essentials of developing content and organization; composing a research proposal/prospectus; drafting an effective thesis statement; approaching research and incorporating information; forming paragraphs and sections; writing effective introductions, conclusions, and abstracts; avoiding wordiness; and maintaining paragraph- and sentence-level clarity (including active v. passive voice, pronoun usage, and descriptive language).

Dates/Times:

March 18th, 10am-12pm, Anschutz Medical Campus
Click here to register  

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Writing a Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)

Presenter: Justin Bain, Writing Center Director

This workshop is designed for both graduate students who are considering a career in higher education and instructors/faculty who are interested in revising their CVs. The workshop will provide an overview of creating a Curriculum Vitae: a specialized academic resume. We will discuss who needs a C.V. and why, what goes in a C.V., and examine a variety of professional samples. Time will also be allotted to look at drafts of your own C.V.

Dates/Times:

March 23rd, 12-2pm, Anschutz Medical Campus
Click here to register 

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Writing a Literature Review

Presenter: Sean McCandless

In this workshop, participants will be shown the basics of crafting an effective literature review. The workshop will cover methods of approaching research, analyzing information, grouping sources, finding common themes and contentions, and expressing the findings in a clear and direct way.

Dates/Times:

March 18th, 12-2pm, Anschutz Medical Campus
Click here to register 

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Personal Statements & Letters of Intent

Presenter: Caitrin Blake

The workshop will define the subtle differences between personal statements, directed application essays, and letters of intent. It will also discuss what should and should not be included in each, common mistakes, and addressing academic transgressions. The workshop will culminate with a few directed writing and brainstorming exercises in order to get students thinking of ways to begin the essay and topics they can cover. 

Dates/Times:

March 11th, 2-3pm, Anschutz Medical Campus
Click here to register

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Open House for Faculty and Staff

Join us for an Open House on Friday, January 21 at 8:30 am at the Health Sciences Library on the Anschutz Medical Campus.  Learn about resources and services available from:

• Health Sciences Library
• Educational Support Services (ESS)
• Academic Technology & Extended Learning (Blackboard)
• The Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Analysis

 

Breakfast will be provided!

Please register to assist with catering planning:  http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/classes/#29

 

Questions can be directed to Lisa Traditi, lisa.traditi@ucdenver.edu, (303) 724-2141

 

Faculty and Staff Open House, Friday, September 24th, 8:00am – 9:30am

Learn about resources and services available from:
• Health Sciences Library
• Educational Support Services (ESS)
• Academic Technology & Extended Learning (Blackboard)
• Center for Faculty Development

Breakfast will be provided!
Please register to assist with catering planning.
http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/classes/#29