Health Sciences Library

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Making the Most of Your Health Sciences Library

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Date
Sep 11, 2026
Time
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET
Types
Register

When thinking of the Health Sciences Library (HSL), 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.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Extended Library Access (ELA)
  • Unique HSL spaces for study, meditation, and more
  • Bones, models, and equipment available for checkout
  • Research support
  • Medical visuals services, including poster printing, medical illustration, and graphic design
  • EdTech Incubator's virtual reality, 3D printing, and recording zones
  • Special collections of the Medical Heritage Center
  • Some lesser-known e-resources

Previous experience using the HSL is not required. This workshop is ideal for anyone new to Ohio State and/or the Health Sciences Library.

Please note, this workshop will not be recorded.

If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Sarah Norman at sarah.norman@osumc.edu or (614) 292-4861. Requests made by Friday, September 4 will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

Event Organizer

Sarah Norman, MLIS

(she/her/hers)
Library Public Services Coordinator 2
Public Services
Phone (614) 292-4861
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Mastering SciENcv

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Date
Oct 23, 2026
Time
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
Types
Register

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

Topics to be covered include:

  • An introduction to SciENcv and its key features
  • Step-by-step guidance on creating your profile and generating a compliant biosketch
  • How to link ORCiD and other researcher profiles to auto-populate your SciENcv record
  • Tips for maintaining and updating your biosketch for future submissions

No prior experience with SciENcv is required. Participants will leave with the knowledge needed to confidently navigate and update their biosketch.

Please note: This workshop will not be recorded, please come prepared to engage and ask questions.

If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Sarah Norman at sarah.norman@osumc.edu or (614) 292-4861. Requests made by Friday, October 16 will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

Event Organizer

Kaylie Vermillion, MA, MLIS

(she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor, Research Librarian
Research and Education
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Basic Search Strategy Development

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Date
Sep 18, 2026
Time
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET
Types
Register

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.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Steps to plan out your search
  • PICO framework
  • Developing search terms
  • Boolean operators
  • Selecting a database

Previous searching experience is not required. This workshop is ideal for students, faculty, or staff new to literature searching, as well as those with some experience but looking for a refresher.

This workshop will not be recorded, but slides will be shared with participants.

If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Sarah Norman at sarah.norman@osumc.edu or (614) 292-4861. Requests made by Friday, September 11 will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

Event Organizer

Casey Mazzoli, MLIS

She/her
Assistant Professor of Practice, Research and Education Librarian
Research and Education
Phone (380) 283-5598
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Zotero 101: A Beginner's Guide to Citation Management

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Date
Sep 29, 2026
Time
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
Types
Register

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.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Introduction to Zotero and its key features
  • How to collect and organize references from various sources
  • Creating and formatting citations and bibliographies in your preferred style
  • Tips for using Zotero to collaborate with others

No prior experience with Zotero is required, making this workshop perfect for students, faculty, and staff looking to enhance their research workflow.

Please note: This workshop will not be recorded, please come prepared to engage and ask questions!

Can’t make the workshop? Check out our Citation Management Tools Guide.

If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Sarah Norman at sarah.norman@osumc.edu or (614) 292-4861. Requests made by Tuesday, September 22 will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

Event Organizer

Kaylie Vermillion, MA, MLIS

(she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor, Research Librarian
Research and Education
Headshot of Kaylie Vermillion, smiling.

Studio Workshop Reschedule

Date
Jul 16, 2026
Time
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET
Location

THE Studio - Prior 460A

Types

Interested in obtaining training so you can incorporate audio/visual recording into your teaching and/or research? Sign up today!

This is a basic workshop to help participants learn how to use THE Studio, a video and audio recording space located in the EdTech Incubator (ETI). Participants will be briefed on how to set up for a shoot, including lighting, camera placement, recording and file storage.

Ohio State and Wexner Medical Center faculty, staff and learners can attend. No prior knowledge of THE Studio is required. This training is a pre-requisite to booking THE Studio for the first time. All participants who successfully complete this workshop will subsequently have access to reserve THE Studio for future use.

To find out more about the capabilities of the THE Studio and read more about how this space is being used, please visit the THE Studio space webpage on the ETI Incubator website.

Note: by registering for this EdTech Incubator (ETI) workshop, you consent to receiving occasional emails related to the ETI. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time.

Questions about the workshop? Email the ETI coordinator at mo.duncan@osumc.edu.

Learn more about the EdTech Incubator eti.osu.edu, or email eti@osumc.edu with general questions or ideas.

Event Organizer

Mo Duncan

(she/her/hers)
EdTech Incubator Coordinator
EdTech Incubator
Phone (614) 814-0619
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Presenter

Mo Duncan

(she/her/hers)
EdTech Incubator Coordinator
EdTech Incubator
Phone (614) 814-0619
Headshot of Mo Duncan, smiling.

Arthur G. James: A Mission to Erase Cancer

NeuroScience Camp 2026 Thursday Block

Date
Jun 11, 2026
Time
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Location

Anatomy Visualization Zone - Prior 405E, Virtual Reality Zone - Prior 405F

Types

Event Organizer

Mo Duncan

(she/her/hers)
EdTech Incubator Coordinator
EdTech Incubator
Phone (614) 814-0619
Headshot of Mo Duncan, smiling.
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