5 Free (online) PubMed CE Webinars from the NNLM Training Office

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine Training Office (NTO) is offering a series of 5, free, online CE webinars called PubMed for Librarians (PML). Take one or more (or all) of the classes. Follow the links to register.

All times are Eastern (please adjust for your local time zone).

  • PubMed for Librarians: Introduction (1.5CE) June 6, 2018 1 PM – 2:30 ET

Learn the difference between PubMed and MEDLINE Brief introductions to MeSH, automatic term mapping and subheadings Citation sensors

  • PubMed for Librarians: MeSH (1.5CE) June 13, 2018 1 PM – 2:30 ET

Learn about the National Library of Medicine’s Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) database 4 different types of MeSH terms. We’ll investigate the structure of the MeSH database (spoiler alert…it’s hierarchical) and look at the components of a MeSH record.

  • PubMed for Librarians: Automatic Term Mapping (1.5CE) June 20, 2018 1 PM – 2:30 ET

Learn how PubMed uses Automatic Term Mapping (ATM) to map your keyword searches to the controlled vocabulary of the MeSH database. Learn how ATM helps you search effectively with keywords. We will also look at the MeSH explosion feature We will explore how to search for phrases in PubMed (spoiler alert…there’s a phrase index)

  • PubMed for Librarians: Building and Refining a Search (1.5CE) June 27, 2018 1 PM – 2:30 ET

This class will focus on using some of the tools and features built into PubMed that are designed to help you search more effectively. We will look at Coordination techniques used by the Indexers We’ll explore the Index feature to build a search We will explore the Filters Sidebar and Topic-Specific Queries as tools for building a focused search.

Looking for a specific type of study? This class will explore the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) used for indexing clinical studies We’ll explore 3 PubMed features that facilitate searching for literature that supports evidence-based medicine Explore the Clinical Queries tool that includes a Systematic Review search hedge (PubMed calls it a filter)

Rebecca Brown, MLS, AHIP
Training Development Specialist
NNLM Training Office (NTO)
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library University of Utah
801-587-5673

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