Date
2025-03-04T15:00:00
End Time
2025-03-04T16:00:00
Summary
Join us for an introduction to mobile apps available through library subscriptions. This workshop will provide an overview of available apps, and how to find, install, and use them.
Posting Date
2025-03-01T10:00:00

HSL Mobile Apps Showcase Workshop

Tuesday, March 4
3 – 4 p.m. EST
Online Workshop led by Joe Payne, HSL Resource Management Collection Development Librarian

Join us for an introduction to mobile apps available through library subscriptions.  This workshop will provide an overview of available apps, and how to find, install, and use them.

Topics to be covered include:

Date
2025-02-25T15:00:00
End Time
2025-02-25T16:00:00
Summary
Do you have questions about the library or searching for articles? Feel free to drop into this informal Zoom meeting and talk with one of the Health Sciences Librarians. You are more than welcome to stay for the whole hour, or log in, ask your questions, and then log off.
Posting Date
2025-02-01T10:00:00

"Ask Me Anything" Workshop

Tuesday, February 25
3 – 4 p.m. EST
Online Workshop led by Kaylie Vermillion, HSL Research and Education Research Librarian

Date
2025-02-19T17:00:00
End Time
2025-02-19T18:00:00
Summary
Join us for an advanced workshop in searching in the CINAHL database. This database is the premier database for searching on nursing and allied health topics. This workshop will focus on developing a comprehensive search strategy using a synonym searching technique. This technique includes searching with keywords and subject headings. 
Posting Date
2025-02-01T10:00:00

Advanced CINAHL Searching Workshop

Wednesday, February 19
5 – 6 p.m. EST
Online Workshop led by Kerry Dhakal, Associate Professor, HSL Research and Education Librarian

Date
2025-02-11T14:00:00
End Time
2025-02-11T15:00:00
Summary
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.
Posting Date
2025-02-01T10:00:00

Zotero 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Citation Management Workshop

Tuesday, February 11
2 – 3 p.m. EST
Online Workshop led by Kaylie Vermillion, HSL Research and Education Research Librarian

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.

Date
2025-02-05T17:00:00
End Time
2025-02-05T18:00:00
Summary
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.
Posting Date
2025-02-01T10:00:00

Basic Search Strategy Development Workshop

Wednesday, February 5
5 – 6 p.m. EST
Online Workshop led by Anna Biszaha, Assistant Professor, HSL Research and Education Librarian

Date
2025-01-28T16:00:00
End Time
2025-01-28T17:00:00
Summary
Join us to learn more about the library and some of its lesser-known spaces, resources, and services.
Posting Date
2025-01-01T07:30:00

Beyond the Books: Hidden Gems of the Health Sciences Library Workshop

Tuesday, January 28
4 – 5 p.m. EST
Online Workshop led by Katherine Hoffman, HSL Public Services Manager

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?

Date
2025-01-21T17:00:00
End Time
2025-01-21T18:00:00
Summary
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.
Posting Date
2025-01-01T07:30:00

PubMed 101 Workshop

Tuesday, January 21
5 – 6 p.m. EST
Online Workshop led by Anna Biszaha, Assistant Professor, HSL Research and Education Librarian

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.

Topics to be covered include:

BoardVitals Video Tutorial is Now Available

BoardVitals is a powerful exam review tool with access to review questions and practice tests for USMLE Step 1, 2, and 3 and shelf exams for seven medical specialties targeted for use during clerkship rotations.

Watch the BoardVitals video tutorial  if you are interested in learning about how to use the exam review tool to help you study.

The h-Index Explained: Measuring Research Impact

by
Kaylie Vermillion, MA, MLIS

In the world of academic publishing, metrics play a crucial role in evaluating research impact and author productivity. One of the most widely recognized metrics is the h-index.  But what exactly is it, how is it calculated and why should you care? Let’s dive into the details.

Requesting Leisure Reading Items Through the Ohio State Catalog

by
J.B. Collier

Did you know that you have access to leisure reading materials at the Health Sciences Library? 

Not only can you find your academic research and information needs at  the HSL, but when you want to relax, take a break and enjoy some leisure reading you can find it at the HSL!  

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