The Library

Workshops at BML : Spring 2013

Please note:

  • All instructional workshops are open to UCSD students, staff, and faculty. San Diego area health professionals may also attend the workshops space permitting. PubMed workshops are open to everyone. There is no charge for the workshops.
  • Individual / group consultations and customized workshops on these or other topics are also available. Use Consultation Services form to request.
  • Laptops welcome - we have room in our classrooms for you to bring your own wireless-equipped laptop if you prefer to use your own equipment. Please read our tip sheet before coming to your class to make sure you get the most out of it.
  • Registration: check the workshop(s) you wish to attend and fill out the rest of the signup form at the bottom of this page. You can also e-mail Erik Matwijkow
    • Please register at least 24 hours in advance. Workshops may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Registrants will be notified if a workshop is cancelled.

Workshop Descriptions

All workshops are at the Biomedical Library Computer Classroom unless otherwise noted
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Search Series - Library Databases and Search Tools

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PubMed Essentials

This hands-on workshop focuses on what every user needs to know about PubMed, whether doing a search for a specific author or topic using keywords. Learn to focus your results with limits, become familiar with the features of the advanced search screen, and know how to use UC E-Links to easily get to full text articles

 May 2 (Thur),
10:00 - 11:30 am

PubMed: Beyond the Essentials

Move beyond the basics to refine and expand your searching skills. Learn about MeSH terms and how to use them in a search. Use MyNCBI and its numerous tools to keep you updated and to customize PubMed for your most frequent types of searches. Great for the frequent searcher.

 May 16 (Thur),
12:30 - 2:00 pm
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Information Management Series

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Research Data Management Basics

This workshop provides an overview of research data management basics, including the research data lifecycle, research data formats, best practices for research data storage, data management plan [DMP] requirements, and UC San Diego research data programs and services. Two identical workshops - one at Geisel and one at Biomed.

 Apr 23, 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Tue) @ Geisel,
May 20, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Mon) @ Biomed.
Register at this site.

EndNote

Writing a research paper and need to manage your references? Using EndNote already, but want to learn about its "power" features (e.g., Connect, "Cite While You Write," etc.)? Take this workshop to learn to build your own EndNote reference library and work with Word to write your paper and seamlessly create bibliographies. Note: We use examples from life sciences databases, but attendees from other departments are welcome.

 Apr 24 (Wed),
10 - 11:30 am,

RefWorks

Learn how to organize your references and instantly format your research papers, articles, and other publications using APA, NLM and hundreds of other writing styles. You'll also learn how to download references using your favorite research databases and library catalogs. Collaborate with other authors via the RefShare tool.

 May 22(Wed),
1:00 - 2:30 pm
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Information Commons Series

These workshops are designed around software tools available in the Biomedical Library Information Commons. Please note: the series will not be offered this quarter.
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Registration Form

To enroll, select your classes of choice from the options above, then fill out the contact information below and click Submit.

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