Data has a story to tell, but are you telling it correctly? Are you using the best tool available? Or are you using the best visualization to get the story told.? Who doesn’t like a pie, but as a chart? Is serving pie the best way to visualize your data. Maybe a tornado is needed…
Whether you need a refresher about the human body on the go or you are unable to get to the cadaver lab, the Pumerantz Library has several e-resources that can help you discover and review human anatomy. In this session, you will learn: What anatomy e-resources are available to you through the Pumerantz Library…
In this presentation, participants will be introduced to two different types of mapping for organizing concepts: mind mapping and concept mapping. Often used interchangeably, they have two different purposes. Participants will learn the most appropriate use for both types of mapping, and how these tools can be incorporated into the learning process. At the…
In a post-apocalyptic world, information can be your only source of hope! In this themed workshop, participants will learn how to wield PubMed as their best defense against the zombie hoard! At the end of this presentation, learners will be able to: Access resources from a safe, secure location Build an effective search strategy…
You might have noticed more reporters talking about preprints. But what are they? Are they peer-reviewed? Are they different from articles online ahead of print? Why the sudden rise in preprints? Can—and should—you cite or publish them? At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Explain what preprints are and where you…
Point of care (POC) is an umbrella term for a suite of resources that provide quick, accurate, and in some cases, evidence-ranked medical information. POC resources provide access to medical, pharmacological, differentials, medical images, and patient education information. These databases can be used on a desktop or as a mobile app. Objectives Locate POC resources…
Have you ever wished your article could be free for everyone to read…without paying hundreds or thousands of dollars in journal publication fees? Great news! Come learn how libraries and publishers are working together to transform the scholarly publishing landscape, and how a new agreement will now let you publish in some journals at no…
This workshop will discuss the three major types of literature reviews that are used by researchers. The description of each type of literature, what each is primarily used for and what methodology each attempts to identify. This is a National Library Week 2023 presentation. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to:…
In this digital age, online users, regardless of their background or credentials, can easily create, interpret, and disseminate information. With a plethora of information being so readily available, it is essential for users to develop a skill set that can distinguish between credible information, misinformation, and disinformation. Additionally, understanding how information evolves from a primary…
Can I use this image in my lecture slides? What about for a conference presentation or journal article? Can I post this article or show this video in my class? Does it matter whether the class is in-person or online? Come learn the basic principles of copyright law and licensing that can help you make…