Fall Library classes are here!

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Library classes can help you find:

  • More funding sources
  • Better articles on your research topic
  • An easier way to manage your bibliographies
  • Effective evidence-based medicine (EBM) resources
  • Emerging technologies for on-line collaborating and networking

Classes begin at 11AM and generally last one hour, plus optional extra time for practice or personal assistance from the instructor. Whether you are just starting out or need a refresher to help you dig deeper, these interactive courses provide essential tools for continued professional development.
Attendance is free to the UT Southwestern community, as well as the staff of Parkland Health & Hospital System and Children’s Medical Center. Classes meet in the South Campus (main) Library classroom (Room E2.310A). Please register via the Library’s Web site.
September 8: Navigating the Library
Locate the information you need in the Library’s vast online and print collections.
September 22: Finding COS Funding Opportunities
Find grants, fellowships, and awards in the comprehensive COS database
October 6: Searching PubMed
Discover MEDLINE, the nation’s premier medical database, via PubMed, a free, open-to-the-public interface. Power-up your searches using MeSH search terms.
October 20: Getting Better Results from Ovid
Go deeper into MEDLINE and related databases with the user-friendly Ovid interface.
November 10: Organizing Citations with EndNote
Save hours by gaining control of your bibliographies, notes, and sources. 90-minute class.
November 24: Discovering Social Media Resources for Researchers and Clinicians
Find out how to organize ejournal articles, communicate with colleagues, and stay current on hot topics using social media sites for biomedical professionals.
December 8: Exploring Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Resources
Find the highest quality evidence to support your research, practice, and course work.

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