HSL Fall 2025 Workshops
Check out the HSL's Autumn 2025 workshop lineup!
The Health Sciences Library (HSL) librarians hold educational workshops each semester, geared towards The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center clinicians, researchers, faculty, staff and learners. Note that individuals outside of the health sciences are welcome to register, but please be aware that the content of the workshops may be more health sciences-focused.
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in an event, please let us know. Requests made by one week prior to the workshop date will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made within the one-week timeframe.
Follow the links below to register for individual workshops. Seating is limited and registration is required, except where noted.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Noon – 12:45 p.m. EDT — Beyond the Books: Hidden Gems of the Health Sciences Library
When thinking of the Health Sciences Library, you might be imagining a collection of health sciences books and journals, but did you know that the HSL also has virtual reality equipment? Certified medical illustrators? And a room stocked with yoga mats and meditation pillows?
Join us to learn more about the library and some of its lesser-known spaces, resources, and services.
REGISTER for Beyond the Books: Hidden Gems of the Health Sciences Library
Monday, September 22, 2025, 3 – 4 p.m. EDT — PubMed 101
Join us for an introduction to searching in PubMed. This database is one of the top resources to find articles for almost any health science topic, and the workshop will provide an overview of how to use this system.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 2 – 3 p.m. EDT — Basic Search Strategy Development
Join us for an introduction to developing a search strategy. There are several basic principles to keep in mind when creating a search strategy, regardless of what database you are using, and this workshop will provide you with the general skills needed to apply these principles in a variety of scenarios.
REGISTER for Basic Search Strategy Development
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2 – 3 p.m. EDT — Introduction to the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy: Strategies for Compliance
The new 2024 NIH Public Access Policy went into effect on July 1, 2025 and requires that NIH-funded researchers make their articles publicly available through PubMed Central immediately upon the publication date. This informational session will provide an overview of the new policy, as well as tips for ensuring you stay compliant.
REGISTER for Introduction to the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy: Strategies for Compliance
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Noon – 1 p.m. EDT — Knowing What You Don't Know: Using GenAI to Encourage Students' Information Evaluation Behavior
As part of OSU’s AI Fluency Initiative, students will explore the potential benefits and limitations of common AI tools in the context of their discipline; what could this look like for the health sciences? Join us for a collaborative workshop where we will discuss how students report using Generative AI, and how to develop instruction and class sessions encouraging students in the health sciences to explore the authority and context of information generated through AI.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 2 – 3 p.m. EDT — Zotero 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Citation Management
Join us for an interactive workshop dedicated to Zotero, a user-friendly citation management tool. This session will provide you with the skills you need to effectively collect, organize, and cite your research sources using Zotero.
REGISTER for Zotero 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Citation Management
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Noon – 1 p.m. EST — AI and Literature Reviews in the Health Sciences
Join us for an introductory session to searching the health sciences literature using Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools compared to current literature searching best practices in the context of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
REGISTER for AI and Literature Reviews in the Health Sciences
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3 – 4:30 p.m. EST — PubMed Expert Searching
Join us for an advanced session on searching in PubMed. This database is one of the top resources to search for almost any health science topic, and the workshop will provide a deeper look at how the database is structured and strategies to refine and optimize your searches.
REGISTER for PubMed Expert Searching
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 1 – 2 p.m. EST — CE Resource Showcase
Continuing Medical Education resources allow clinicians to stay updated with knowledge and skills in their fields. This session will highlight resource subscriptions available through the Health Sciences Library that provide continuing education credits.
Your Contact
Anna Biszaha, MLIS
Prior Hall 218