All classes listed below are held in the LRC Computer Lab and are offered on demand. There is no minimum class size; we can work with you one-on-one, or offer a seminar for up to 16 persons. Classes are normally available between 9 AM - 5 PM, but Library staff will also be happy to work with you to present a class at other times to meet your needs. To schedule a class, please come by the Medical Library, or contact us via phone (301-4056) or email: reference.ill@gain.mercer.edu 

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Accessing Full Text Resources: E-Journals Roxanne Nelson

This class introduces participants to the electronic journals available through the A-to-Z list, GaIN, and the PubMed LinkOut service. (1.0 Contact Hours) Prerequisites: a login and password for GaIN

Accessing Full Text Resources: MDConsult/STAT!Ref Roxanne Nelson 

This class will introduce the electronic resources available through MDConsult, including medical journals, yearbooks, reference books, clinical practice guidelines, and drug information, as well as the full-text medical textbooks in STAT!Ref. (1.0 Contact Hours) Prerequisites: a login and password for GaIN

Advanced PubMed Searching Roxanne Nelson 

This hands-on class is intended for those who already have a working knowledge of the PubMed system. Students will be introduced to more advanced searching concepts, including building searches through applying Limits; using the MeSH browser, subheadings, and History features; and saving and manipulating search strategies and results. (1.0 Contact Hours) Prerequisite: PubMed Basics or equivalent

Consumer Health Resources on the Internet Anna Krampl 

Participants will explore electronic patient education and consumer health information available through Mercer’s PEACHI website and other online resources. Learn how to evaluate the information on web sites, locate patient handouts on various conditions, find prescription drug information written for the layman, and investigate animated online tutorials in English and Spanish. (1.0 Contact Hours) Prerequisite: Internet Basics or equivalent

Evidence-Based Medicine Library Resources Anna Krampl 

This class will focus on locating and using evidence-based research tools for clinical problem solving. Students will be introduced to the Cochrane Library, the National Guidelines Clearinghouse, the PubMed Clinical Queries function, and other online resources. (1.0 Contact Hours) Prerequisite: Internet Basics or equivalent, and a login and password for GaIN

Introduction to GaIN Anna Krampl 

This hands-on class will introduce you to all of the GaIN network services including electronic mail; databases such as MEDLINE, Cochrane, and MD Consult; popular GaIN Current Literature Alerts; the Library's online catalog; and more. (1.0 Contact Hours) Prerequisites: a login and password for GaIN

PubMed Basics Anna Krampl 

The purpose of this hands-on class is to help participants learn to search the PubMed (MEDLINE) database, a free resource from the National Library of Medicine. Students will be introduced to the basics of Boolean searching, and will be offered tips for narrowing search results and finding the information they need for research or clinical problem solving. (1.0 Contact Hours) Prerequisite: Internet Basics or equivalent

RefWorks Roxanne Nelson or Anna Krampl

This course introduces the Web-based reference management program RefWorks, available to all MUSM students, faculty, and staff. Using Refworks, researchers can create personal reference databases by importing citations from online databases (including PubMed) or by entering data manually. Citations can then be used to format papers and create reference lists or bibliographies. If you are currently using EndNote, Reference Manager, or ProCite, you can easily import those files into your RefWorks account. Learn how with this class. (1.0 Contact Hours) Prerequisites: None