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Classes at the Briscoe Library
 The UTHSCSA Library offers a variety of education opportunities on a regular schedule and by special request. Scheduled classes are announced in a monthly email, on the Library web site, and through printed lists available in the Briscoe Library.
The Library also provides access to a variety of online tutorials on searching databases, using bibliography management software, PDA basics, Evidence-based Medicine, and Internet skills. These tutorials are meant to help get you started with various resources and other tools. Some of these have been created by our staff and some by staff at other libraries and may include some references to resources or policies that are not applicable to our users. We have included them anyway because the general information they provide is still valuable.
Individual consultations are also available on many of the topics listed below. If you are interested in scheduling a workshop or consultation, contact the Information Desk at AskaLibrarian@uthscsa.edu or call (210) 567-2450.
Library classes are open to all. Register by clicking the Register Now! Button on the Class Schedule
Regularly Scheduled Classes
The following hands-on classes are offered on a regular schedule. Any of these classes listed can be tailored for your group, and can be scheduled by request. Classes are held in Room 2A in the Briscoe Library.
Current Class Schedule
Database Searching Classes (Click on the name to see the class description)
Internet Classes (Click on the name to see the class description)
Other Classes (Click on the name to see the class description)
Classes Scheduled Upon Request (Click on the name to see the class description)
The following classes are not regularly scheduled but can be taught upon request. To schedule a class, contact Jonquil Feldman at (210) 567-2430 or feldman@uthscsa.edu at least two weeks before the desired class date.
For more information about classes offered by the Library, please contact Jonquil Feldman at (210) 567-2430 or feldman@uthscsa.edu.
Class Descriptions
These hands-on classes are open to all. Register by clicking the Register Now! button on the Class Schedule.
- Ovid Tips & Tricks: Getting Started with MEDLINE: Ovid Tips & Tricks: Getting Started with MEDLINE: This class introduces users to searching databases through the Ovid system to find information from the biomedical journal literature, with emphasis on MEDLINE. Concepts taught include the importance of using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and subheadings, when to use textwords, using Boolean operators to combine searches, and how to focus searches.
using Boolean operators to combine searches, and how to focus searches.
- Ovid Tips & Tricks: Shortcuts & Advanced Features: This class is for "power users": those who have mastered the basic OVID search techniques and are interested in enhancing their search skills by using OVID’s more advanced features. "Command language" shortcuts are also taught.
- PubMed: Getting the Most Out of PubMed: PubMed is the National Library of Medicine's web-based MEDLINE interface. While it's possible to get results by simply typing in phrases, this class teaches techniques that can be used to improve search results. The class includes use of the MeSH browser, limits, and Boolean operators.
- Using EBSCO CINAHL to Locate Nursing & Allied Health Information: CINAHL, the Nursing and Allied Health specialty database, is now available through the EBSCO interface. In addition to teaching basic searching skills, this hands-on workshop will demonstrate how to effectively use CINAHL Subject Headings to improve search results, how to save and retrieve search strategies and results, and how to link to full-text.
These hands-on classes are open to all. Register by clicking the Register Now! button on the Class Schedule.
- Advanced Web Searching & Evaluating of Biomedical Information: This class focuses on developing good search and evaluation techniques for research and
for medical information. It will cover the latest in search engines and introduce the "Invisible Web" and how it may be accessed by the academic researcher.
- Can I Get It Online?: The Library's ever-growing collection of electronic full-text resources can be convenient but confusing. This hands-on workshop covers accessing electronic journals and our most-used full-text databases from on- and off-campus. An online tutorial to accompany the class is available at http://www.library.uthscsa.edu/consultation/guides/tutorials/main.cfm.
- Searching the Web for Biomedical Information: This introductory class presents users with the strengths and weaknesses of searching the WWW (World Wide Web) for biomedical information. It does not include the searching of the MEDLINE database, but introduces search engines that emphasize the retrieval of medical information from the Internet.
These hands-on classes are open to all. Register by clicking the Register Now! button on the Class Schedule.
- Introduction to EndNote: This hands-on workshop introduces faculty, staff, or students the basics of using the EndNote software package to manage references and produce bibliographies. Topics covered include importing references from databases, organizing and managing an EndNote library, and producing a bibliography in various formats. Note: The Library does not offer access to EndNote software in the Microcomputer Lab, except during scheduled classes. Users must purchase EndNote.
- Introduction to RefWorks: This hands-on workshop introduces faculty, staff, or students the basics of using RefWorks to manage references and produce bibliographies. Topics covered include importing references from databases, organizing and managing a RefWorks database, and producing a bibliography in various formats. RefWorks is a web-based product that is available to all UTHSCSA users.
- Library Basics: This is a basic orientation to the Library, designed for Administrative Assistants and other staff. The class includes a tour of the Library, an overview of services, and hands-on instruction in locating items, both electronically and in-print.
- PDA Basics: This introductory class gives an overview of what a PDA is and basic use of PDAs including inputting data, setting up preferences, syncing, and security. It will highlight PDA resources that the Library provides access to as well as resources that are freely available. Although the class will focus on Palm PDAs, PocketPC users are welcome to attend. A PDA is not required for this class, but feel free to bring yours if you have one.
Any of the classes listed above can be tailored for your group. Additionally, the following
classes are also taught upon request of faculty or others. To schedule a class, contact Jonquil Feldman at (210) 567-2430 or feldman@uthscsa.edu at
least two weeks before the desired class date.
- 10 Reasons to Love Your PDA: Do you think PDAs are little more than glorified pocket agendas? Did you purchase a PDA for its phone or calendar, but have not explored its capabilities beyond the programs that came installed? This class is your chance to find out what more your PDA might be able to do for you. We'll look at a wide selection of software and services you can access on your PDA that can help your productivity as a student or as a professional, so you can get more done -- and perhaps have more fun, too.
- 20/20 Hind-Cite: Finding and Using Citing Information Tools: Do you want to find a group of researchers who work in a particular area? Or do you need to know who has cited your work? Or maybe you want to submit a paper to a highly cited journal. Through this class, you will learn to use Web of Science and SCOPUS to find and track citation information and to use Journal Citation Reports to find the citation factor for journals in many fields. As an added bonus, learn to figure your own “h index,” which can provide a comparison of citations in your field.
- Introduction to Reference Manager: This hands-on workshop, generally 90 minutes long, teaches faculty, staff, or students the basics of using the Reference Manager software package. Topics covered include importing references from databases, organizing and managing a Reference Manager database, and producing a bibliography in several formats. Note: The Library does not offer access to Reference Manager software in the Microcomputer Lab, except during scheduled classes.
- Library Orientations: All new students are offered a Library orientation session. These generally include a tour of the Library, an overview of services, and an introduction to the BLIS online catalog, as well as appropriate databases, such as MEDLINE or CINAHL. Orientation sessions are usually 90 minutes or less.
- Library Resources: This one- to three-hour hands-on workshop is specifically designed for the requesting group. Students are introduced to electronic and, when appropriate, print resources in their field. Because of the amount of specialization required, please allow Library staff at least three weeks to prepare this course.
- Micromedex Workshops: This 50-minute, hands-on class introduces students to the Micromedex Drug Information System, which includes full-text drug monographs, consumer information, and other resources.
- Swimming in Information? Stay Afloat with RSS, Podcasts and Blogs: Do you want to learn to use the technology of blogs and podcasts to stay current in your field? Blogs, podcasts and other news sources are available for nearly every field. This new 90-minute Library class will introduce participants to blogs, podcasts and RSS feeds to keep up with information in the health sciences. Participants will also learn about popular tools used to manage these new sources of information.
- Using Eres for Course Reserves: A Workshop for Faculty: Want to learn more about making electronic files, like PDFs and PowerPoint presentations, available to your students in a way that copyright compliant? This class will show you how to upload files in ERes, the Library's Electronic Reserves system, as well as giving you complete control over what items are available and for how long they are available.
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