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Learn from the experts at the November 14-17 classes

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The Library is presenting a “Learn from the Expert” series on November 14-17, 2011. These unique training classes give you an opportunity to learn about new features and get answers from trainers of the EndNote and SciFinder resources.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Beginning EndNote Sessions – Learn the basics of the software.
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. in E2.310A Library Classroom
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. in NL3.120 Classroom
Advanced EndNote Session – Learn some special features of the software.
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. in E2.310A Library Classroom
Web-Based EndNote Session – Learn the web-based version of the software.
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. in NL3.120 Classroom

Cheryl Rodriguez, Content Manager for Research Software products at Thomson Reuters, will showcase special features of the EndNote bibliographic software to assist with your research. Ms. Rodriguez’ role is aligned with the product development team, allowing her to provide critical feature improvements to the Research Software product line. Prior to her current role, Cheryl was a technical support representative and content specialist at Thomson Reuters.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
SciFinder/SciPlanner Training Sessions
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. in E2.310A Library Classroom
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. in E2.310A Library Classroom
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. in NL3.120 Classroom
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. in NL3.120 Classroom

Peter Blasi, SciFinder Applications Specialist for Chemical Abstracts Service’s (CAS) West Region, will be on campus to conduct training sessions about your Library’s SciFinder resource, including the new SciPlanner feature. With a diverse background in biochemistry and patent law, Blasi has more than four years of experience with CAS assisting SciFinder users with valuable search techniques and strategies for this chemical and biomedical database.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Searching for Clinical Literature Using…Google?!?
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. in E2.310A Library Classroom

Jack Bullion, Clinical Informationist at UT Southwestern Library, will show you how to effectively and efficiently search for clinical literature using Google Scholar.
In this new Library class, you will learn how to:

  • Set your preferences to include complete full-text UTSW holdings
  • Send references from Google Scholar to your EndNote account
  • Build awareness of its limitations compared to databases like MEDLINE