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In case you haven’t heard, we have a new addition to our Open Workshops! In addition to workshops, Hirsh Library and the Tufts Data Lab Assistants are offering topic-specific drop-in sessions and office hours so that you can ask questions and get one-on-one help. You don’t need to have attended a workshop or registered in advance in to attend drop-in sessions and office hours – just come and drop-in! We look forward to meeting with you!
Drop-In Session/Office Hours:
10/1 Tableau (2-3pm Sackler 510)
10/3 Visualizing Data with R (4-6pm Sackler 514)
10/11 EndNote (4-6pm Sackler 4)
10/11 GIS (1:30 – 2:30pm Sackler 514)
10/19 Approaching the Lit Review (8:30-10am Sackler 4)
10/17 R Help ( 11am-12pm Sackler 510 )
Scared of stats? Spooked by lit reviews? Frightened by citation management?
October doesn’t have to be a scary month with October Learning Opportunities@Hirsh! The Hirsh Library and Tufts DataLab have a frightfully awesome line-up of learning opportunities for October filled with tips & treats!
In addition to workshops, we will also be holding additional drop-in sessions and office hours so that you can ask questions and get one-on-one help . To see full descriptions and to register for workshops (nb: you don’t need to attend a workshop or register in advance in to attend drop-in sessions and office hours), please visit: https://hirshlibrary.tufts.edu/services/open-workshops
October
Workshops:
10/1 Building Interactive Visualizations with Tableau (1-2 pm Sackler 510)
10/2 Visualizing Data with R (9-11am Sackler 514)
10/9 EndNote (9-10am Sackler 510)
10/11 Intro to GIS using ArcMap (12 – 1:30pm Sackler 514)
10/16 Approaching the Lit Review (9-10am Sackler 510)
10/17 Statistics in R: Intermediate Level (10-11am Sackler 510 )
10/23 PubMed (9-10am Sackler 510)
10/24 Story Maps: Not Your Average Presentation (11am-12pm Sackler 510 )
10/31 An Intro to LabArchives Digital Notebook (11am-12pm Sackler 510)
Drop-In Session/Office Hours:
10/1 Tableau (2-3pm Sackler 510)
10/3 Visualizing Data with R (4-6pm Sackler 514)
10/11 EndNote (4-6pm Sackler 4)
10/11 GIS (1:30 – 2:30pm Sackler 514)
10/19 Approaching the Lit Review (8:30-10am Sackler 4)
10/17 R Help ( 11am-12pm Sackler 510 )
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Welcome to Tufts – and welcome to the Hirsh Health Sciences Library! We are so glad you’re here!
During orientation you will learn more about using the Hirsh Library and how we can support you during your time at Friedman. We also wanted to share with you now, some tips to get you started:
- Have a question? Drop by the Service Desk on the 4th floor or chat to the librarian on call.
- Need help with research, obtaining materials or want to learn a new research skill? Schedule an appointment with Amy LaVertu, your librarian liaison.
- Want to familiarize your self with a wide-range of nutrition-related resources? Check out our Nutrition Resource Guide.
- Time to improve your research skills or learn how to work with data ? Sign-up for a workshop or attend a drop-in session.
We wish you a most fabulous Fall semester and hope that you will explore the wealth of resources available to you at Hirsh. Welcome!
The Hirsh Library and Tufts DataLab are *very* excited to bring you a series of excellent workshops this Fall! In addition to workshops, we will also be holding additional drop-in sessions and office hours so that you can ask questions, get one-on-one help and learn some tips& tricks . To see full descriptions and to register for workshops (nb: you don’t need to attend a workshop or register in advance in to attend drop-in sessions and office hours), please visit: https://hirshlibrary.tufts.edu/services/open-workshops
September
Workshops:
9/4 EndNote (9-10am Sackler 510)
9/11 Approaching the Lit Review (9-10am Sackler 510)
9 /18 PubMed (9-10am Sackler 510)
9/21 Embrace the do File: STATA Basics(10-11 am Sackler 510)
9/25 Introduction to R (9-11am Sackler 514)
9/26 Intro to Python for Data Analysis (10-11am Sackler 510 )
Drop-In Session/Office Hours:
9/14 Approaching the Lit Review (8:30-10am Sackler 4)
9/19 PubMed (12-2pm Sackler 4)
9/21 STATA Help (11am -12pm Sackler 510)
9/26 Intro to R (4-6pm Sackler 514)
9/26 Intro to Python for Data Analysis (11am– 12pm Sackler 510)
October
Workshops:
10/1 Building Interactive Visualizations with Tableau (1-2 pm Sackler 510)
10/2 Visualizing Data with R (9-11am Sackler 514)
10/9 EndNote (9-10am Sackler 510)
10/11 Intro to GIS using ArcMap (12 – 1:30pm Sackler 514)
10/16 Approaching the Lit Review (9-10am Sackler 510)
10/17 Statistics in R: Intermediate Level (10-11am Sackler 510 )
10/23 PubMed (9-10am Sackler 510)
10/24 Story Maps: Not Your Average Presentation (10-11am Sackler 510 )
Drop-In Session/Office Hours:
10/1 Tableau (2-3pm Sackler 510)
10/3 Visualizing Data with R (4-6pm Sackler 514)
10/11 EndNote (4-6pm Sackler 4)
10/11 GIS (1:30 – 2:30pm Sackler 514)
10/19 Approaching the Lit Review (8:30-10am Sackler 4)
10/17 R Help ( 11am-12pm Sackler 510 )
10/25 PubMed (11-1pm Sackler 4)
10/24 ArcGIS Online & Story Maps (12-1pm Sackler 510 )
Image: Giant smug Capybara standing in a hoolahoop in a pool | https://imgur.com/gallery/7ZsSf
You don’t have to be the world’s largest rodent to stay chill this summer! The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) maintains dozens of pools, spray parks and beaches in and around the greater Boston-area for free (or under $3). Find a place near you at DCR’s guide to swimming:
Swimming – Mass.gov
(https://www.mass.gov/swimming)
So, go grab a suit, some sunblock and get swimming (nb: leave your cabybara at home)!
Hey dental students! Are you studying for the Boards (part 1 or part 2)? Did you know we have study aids for you both online and in person?
If you’re going home or away or just don’t feel like leaving your home in the heat, you can still use Board Vitals – an online study aid and question bank that gives you personalized feedback. It works no matter your location! Learn how to sign up for an account and get started studying.
If you’re staying in town and want to study in the library, be sure to check out our physical study aids including Mosby’s, Dentin, and Dental Decks. See the full list or just head to our Service Desk on the 4th floor of Sackler and ask for what you need.
Good luck on your boards!
Beginning at sundown this Thursday, (June 14) is one of the most joyous holidays in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr! Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Islamic holy month of fasting, Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated around the world with family and friends, sumptuous feasts and fireworks. The Hirsh Health Sciences Library sends out best wishes for a wonderful Eid al-Fitr! Eid Mubarak!
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Want to learn more about Eid Al-Fitr? Looking for some dishes to contribute to your feast? Check out the fabulous links below:
Here’s How Muslims Worldwide Are Celebrating Ramadan’s End (NPR.org)
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/25/534302603/photos-heres-how-muslims-worldwide-are-celebrating-ramadans-end
Eid 2018: the Best Food Inspiration from Instagram (Independent UK)
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/eid-al-fitr-2018-ramadan-food-inspiration-instagram-muslims-islam-celebration-a8389186.html
“Celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the End of Ramadan, with Sweet, Traditional Treats” – The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/dining/eid-al-fitr-recipes.html
April showers bring May flowers, but April Open Workshops bring lots of awesome info! Come and see for yourself!
Workshops will be held in Sackler 510 on Tuesdays from 9-10am and repeated on Wednesdays from 3-4pm (unless otherwise noted).
EndNote: the Basics
Register: April 3 | April 4
This one-hour session will introduce you to the basics of using the EndNote citation management program. EndNote allows you to create a personal database of references and generate in-text citations and bibliographies in a variety of citation styles. This session is for absolute beginners – no previous experience is required!
Introduction to R
Register: April 10 | April 11
R is an open source programming language used to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data. Researchers and health professionals can use it to convey complex information in a manner that is easy to understand. The flexibility of R allows large amounts of data to be processed and represented in ways that spreadsheet programs cannot. This introductory, hands-on workshop provides a brief overview of how R works and what it is capable of. No prior experience with R or programming languages is required.
Embase: Moving Beyond PubMed
Register: April 17 | April 18
Ready to move beyond PubMed? This workshop will show you Embase, a biomedical database containing over 30 million records including articles from more than 8,500 journals published world-wide; it is especially strong in its coverage of drug and pharmaceutical research, pharmacology and toxicology. Embase is an essential database for literature reviews and contains citations not indexed in MEDLINE. Come to this workshop and see what you have been missing!
Can’t attend this workshop in-person? Register to attend remotely via WebEx: April 17 | April 18
March is here, time to shake off winter and put a spring in your step! What better way to start the spring than by learning something new? Come to one (or more!) of this month’s Open Workshops for a fresh start!
Workshops will be held in Sackler 510 on Tuesdays from 9-10am and repeated on Wednesdays from 3-4pm (unless otherwise noted). Please note that Open Workshops will not be held on March 20, 21 (Spring Break week).
Using Research Metrics to Enhance the Impact of Your Work
Register: March 6 | March 7
In this workshop, we will show you how to find the number of times an article has been cited, create a citation report for a set of articles or an author, and compare citation statistics for authors, journals or articles in a particular field. We will also discuss emerging metrics (‘altmetrics’), such as the number of times an article has been viewed or downloaded.
Finally, we will show you how to choose the right journal for your manuscript.
Can’t attend this workshop in-person? Register to attend remotely via WebEx: March 6 | March 7
Embase: Moving Beyond PubMed
Register: March 13
Ready to move beyond PubMed? This workshop will show you Embase, a biomedical database containing over 30 million records including articles from more than 8,500 journals published world-wide; it is especially strong in its coverage of drug and pharmaceutical research, pharmacology and toxicology. Embase is an essential database for literature reviews and contains citations not indexed in MEDLINE. Come to this workshop and see what you’ve been missing!
Can’t attend the workshop in-person? Register to attend remotely via WebEx: March 13
EndNote: the Basics
Register: March 14
This one-hour session will introduce you to the basics of using the EndNote citation management program. EndNote allows you to create a personal database of references and generate in-text citations and bibliographies in a variety of citation styles. This session is for absolute beginners – no previous experience is required!
Systematic Reviews: Laying the Groundwork
Register: March 27 | March 28
Come to this workshop to learn about systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and other types of high-level research reviews. We will discuss topics such as the elements of a systematic review, protocols, resources, timelines, and suggested databases.
Can’t attend the workshop in-person? Register to attend remotely via WebEx: March 27 | March 28
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And because our campus is located very conveniently in Chinatown, be sure to check out the Chinese New Year Parade! It’s the largest annual celebration in Boston’s Chinatown with lion dancers, music, and firecrackers—and if you haven’t tried the plethora of food options in our neighborhood, what a better time to venture out and celebrate? This year’s parade will be held on Sunday, February 25, 11:00 am starting at the John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road . Here’s some more information about the festivities in Boston.
If you are celebrating Lunar New Year, we wish safe travels and much joy and prosperity this year! 恭贺新禧 Happy New Year!
Further reading:
“Celebrating the Chinese New Year now — and Chinatown always” (Boston Globe – February 13, 2017)
Stories about Chinese New Year (National Public Radio)
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