Instruction
March
EndNote: Advanced
March 30, noon-1 p.m.
Learn more about EndNote's advanced features to help with citing and storage. For EndNote basics, watch the Getting Started with EndNote recording on the EndNote Research Guide.
April
Overview of Fetal images from the McGoogan Library Rare Book Collection
April 7, noon-1 p.m.
View illustrations of the fetus from the McGoogan Library Rare Book Collection. Erin Torell, McGoogan Health Sciences Library Rare Book Librarian, will share books from the 16th-19th centuries. Learn about the artists, anatomists, and the 18th century changes in the roles of men and women in midwifery.
Writing a Data Management Plan
April 19, noon-1 p.m.
This webinar will use the new NIH DMSP 2023 template created with DMPTool to guide you through drafting a Data Management and Sharing Plan. We will address the major components of writing a data management plan, which includes choosing data types, describing the structure of your data, and the challenges and benefits of data sharing.
May
Preserving Family Treasures: Personal Papers, Photos, Scrapbooks, and More
May 4, noon-1 p.m.
What do I do with all this stuff? In this session, you will learn about basic care of your family treasures such as loose photos, letters, scrapbooks and photo albums. DiAnna Hemsath, McGoogan Health Sciences Library Archivist, will provide practical tips and solutions for organization and safe storage of your family history for future generations.
Basic Zotero Training - February 2, 2023 View recording
Author Rights and Copyright - February 21, 2023 View recording
Writing a Data Management Plan - February 24, 2023 View recording
Tools for Systematic Reviews - March 1, 2023 View recording Download slides
Selecting a Citation Manager: Moving from RefWorks to Zotero or EndNote - March 10, 2023 View recording Download slides
Selecting a Data Repository - March 23, 2023 View recording Download slides
McGoogan Library Instruction
UNMC's librarians offer instruction on a variety of topics via live or asynchronous, face-to-face, or online formats. Whether you want a short online tutorial, a one-to-one librarian-scholar meeting, a lecture, or a workshop presented within a course, we can help. Contact your liaison librarian, email askus@unmc.edu, or call 402-559-6221 to request an instruction session on your preferred topic. We require 14 days' notice for class requests. There are no notice requirements for one-to-one librarian instruction sessions.
Classes are offered for UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, and Children's Hospital & Medical Center affiliates.
This class will help you navigate the library catalog, specialty databases, and repositories to reach full-text articles and books.
Learn how to use the free Zotero citation management tool for your thesis, dissertation, or other publication. Related Research Guide: Zotero Tips and Training
Request a free copy of EndNote, then attend this class. Learn how to import references directly from database search results, create and share groups of references with other EndNote users, and use 'Cite While You Write' to embed preformatted citations into your manuscript. Related Research Guide: EndNote
Get acquainted with the world's largest biomedical literature database. Learn how to conduct efficient searches, create search alerts to keep you informed on newly published research, connect to full-text articles, and request items not held at your organization. Related Research Guide: Searching Techniques
This research-focused search engine is one you should have in your research toolbox. Learn how to customize it to connect with your organization's collection, efficiently search and share results, and how to set up search alerts. Related Research Guide: Google Scholar Settings for UNMC & Children’s Hospital
Learn how to determine if a work is copyrighted and how to evaluate the permissible use of copyrighted works. Related Research Guide: Copyright & Plagiarism
Learn how to use Scopus and Google Scholar to identify and manage your research impact. Explore ORCID and DigitalCommons and how they can connect you with future collaborators. Related Research Guide: Author Toolkit: Maximize Research Impact
Led by experts in the Robert S. Wigton Department of Special Collections and Archives, this class introduces the breadth and depth of historical items located in the collection. You will learn how to search for historical materials, what procedures you need to follow to view materials in person, and tips on utilizing primary resources in research and education. Related website: Special Collections and Archives
Learn about the services and tools available in the Jim and Karen Linder Maker Studio, and how you can put them to use for your clinical and educational projects. Topics covered include safety requirements, local options for UNMC campuses, and online resources. Related Research Guide: Maker Studio
Get acquainted CINAHL, tailored to the information needs of Nursing and Allied Health professions. Learn how to conduct efficient searches, create search alerts to keep you informed on newly published research, connect to full-text, and request items not held at your organization. Learn how this database relates to the mental health and psychiatry database, PsycInfo, and other databases. Related Research Guide: Searching Techniques
Learn about experiences of illness and health through the art of graphic medicine, which is the intersection between comics and the discourse of health. Participants will be introduced to the healthcare experiences of patients, patient families, and healthcare providers through graphic pathographies. They will practice creative exercises to help deepen their empathy and understanding in this innovative format. Related Research Guide: Graphic Medicine