Category Archives: Education & Instruction

National Medical Librarians Month & American Archives Month Events

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This October, UT Southwestern celebrates American Archives Month and National Medical Librarians Month with engaging events across campus. These activities have something for everyone, from history lovers and research enthusiasts to the simply curious.

Special Collections Library & University Archives  

Explore the Rare Book Room, archival stacks, and collection highlights during two open houses at the Florence Building (E3.314) on South Campus.

‌Get your questions answered during #AskAnArchivistDay on Oct. 16 and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and X for expert insights and behind-the-scenes access.

Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center  

Let our librarians help you cut through the noise and find trusted, reliable information. Plan to attend any or all of three engaging events across campus.

Library Open House: Discover resources, services, and hidden gems from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m.

  • Oct. 16: South Campus Library (E2)

Pop-Up Events: Meet your librarians, explore their services, get snacks, and win prizes from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.!

  • Oct. 13: East Campus EC3.150
  • Oct. 14: Student Center
  • Oct. 15: Zale Lipshy Cafeteria
  • Oct. 17: North Campus Cafeteria
  • Oct. 23: Moncrief Cancer Institute

Featured Classes from 12-1 p.m.:

We look forward to seeing you and sharing how the Library continues to be a smart, strategic partner in everything we do.

CINAHL and other EBSCO Interfaces Receive Upgrade

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In August, all EBSCO databases including CINAHL‘s interface will be officially transferred to a more accessible platform. The librarians have trialed the interface and identified some significant changes which will be covered in our upcoming July 23rd class at 12 noon. This training is highly recommended for Nursing, APP, School of Health Professions, and School of Public Health affiliates.

Is a reference manager by any other name just as sweet? (EndNote vs. Zotero)

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Because many people have used Zotero while at their previous institutions, the Library is providing a new class that compares EndNote with Zotero. This class is intended to help those who are familiar with Zotero but would like to learn about the differences and similarities between the platforms.

The class will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 15, at 12 p.m., and registration is required. (Note: If you are interested in this training but can’t attend, please register anyway, and we will send you a link to the recording.)

Attention, researchers! Evidence Synthesis Essentials: A Three-Part Instructional Series 

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Are you considering undertaking a systematic review or another type of evidence synthesis, but you do not know where to start? Are you currently working on a review and need a refresher? If so, your Library is here to help.

The Library’s instruction team has adapted the single “Introduction to Systematic Reviews” session into a more digestible series this spring. This 3-part series will guide you through the entire evidence synthesis process: from PICO question formulation and protocol development to systematic searching techniques to data extraction and synthesis. We will highlight databases and tools to assist you and streamline your project.  

If you are interested, click on the links below to register for individual sessions. If you cannot attend the sessions, you can still register so that you will receive the recordings.

Evidence Synthesis Essentials, Part 1: From PICO to Protocol

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

1 – 2 p.m.

Evidence Synthesis Essentials, Part 2: Systematic Searching Techniques

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

1 – 2 p.m.

Evidence Synthesis Essentials, Part 3: Screening, Extracting, and Synthesis

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

1 – 2 p.m.