Learn with Us! Health Sciences Library (HSL) Spring Workshops

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 10:00 AM

Check out the HSL's Spring 2026 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.

Thursday, January 15, 2026, Noon – 12:30 p.m. EST — Beyond the Books: Hidden Gems of the Health Sciences Library

When thinking of the Health Sciences Library, you might imagine 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.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 4 – 5 p.m. EST — 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, January 27, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m. EST — 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.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 2 – 3 p.m. EST — 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.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. EST — 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.

Monday, February 16, 2026, 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.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 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).

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m. EST — Developing Their Expertise: Health Science Students and Gen AI

Students are asked to explore the potential benefits and limitations of common AI tools in the context of their discipline as part of the AI Fluency Initiative. How can we develop instruction and assignments that support health science students as they apply their developing disciplinary knowledge to the evaluation and application of Gen AI tools?

Join us for a collaborative workshop where we will discuss instructional approaches encouraging students to critically engage with GenAI using their disciplinary knowledge.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m. EDT — Mastering SciENcv

Join us for an interactive workshop focused on SciENcv, the federal government system for creating NIH and NSF biosketches. SciENcv is already required by NSF, and NIH is expected to adopt it soon. This session will introduce you to SciENcv and guide you through creating and maintaining a compliant biosketch.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m. EDT — Translating Search Strategies from PubMed to Embase for Systematic Reviews

Join us for an interactive workshop to learn how to translate PubMed searches to Embase searches. This session will provide you with the skills to identify the similarities and differences between PubMed and Embase and how to construct similar searches, which is particularly helpful when developing search strategies for systematic or scoping reviews.

Thursday, April 9, 2026, 1 – 2 p.m. EDT — Interactive Tools for Self-Assessment, Case Files, and Exam Prep through the HSL

Did you know that HSL subscribed resources provide a variety of exam prep, study tools, and other interactive resources? Join us to see highlights of these tools and learn how to use them. .

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