Research Clinic Class

Do you need help locating the best information for your research or assignment? Are you confused on where to start researching a topic?

Register to attend a Research Clinic class and consult with a librarian. We can help you develop a research question, introduce you to the best databases to search for your topic, and get you started on a good research path. 


Research Clinics are limited to 5 people and run for one hour. 

Bring your assignment!!!

CINAHL and Nursing Reference Center Class

CINAHL and Nursing Reference Center
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
3:00PM - 4:00PM

A look at resources offered by the library that focus on Nursing and Allied Health. Topics include: finding full-text articles, finding evidence-based care sheets, and point-of-care tools for clinical settings. Primary resources covered include: CINAHL and Nursing Reference Center.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7170

Register Here

Basics of Evidence-based Practice

Did you miss the Basics of Evidence-based Practice class last month? The next Basics of Evidence-based Practice class will be offered on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the library classroom.

This class covers the basics of EBP: it offers an overview of the practice’s five steps, discusses how to develop a searchable question and locate research literature, and other EBP resources from The TMC Library.

Taught by: Maianh Phi, Reference/Instruction Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7109

Register Here

You may also find our EBP Research Guide helpful: http://libguides.library.tmc.edu/ebp

Questions? Contact the Reference & Outreach Department via chat or e-mail at the following link:
http://askus.library.tmc.edu/ or text your question to 713.636.5295

Introduction to Creating eBooks

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

12:00PM - 1:00PM

In this course is a quick survey of the different eBook formats for Kindle, Nook, and other eBook Readers and freely available software that you can use to create your own eBooks.

Third part in the Tuesday Tech Lunch series held in our Street-level conference room.

Taught by: Sandra Yates, Instructional Technologies Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7176

Register Here

RefWorks Class Monday, March 18

Monday, March 18, 2013

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

RefWorks is a web-based citation management program that allows you to organize references in one convenient location, and also format your paper and bibliography. RefWorks contains several hundred citation output styles such as APA and AMA, in addition to individual journal submission formats. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your paper. *It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other databases, and using Microsoft Word.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7170

Register Here

Finding Citation Metrics

Stop by to the library on March 13, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM to learn about the library's resources (Journal Citation Reports & Scopus) for tracking journal citation rates, article citation rates, and author metrics. Online tools for tracking metrics beyond the standard methods will also be addressed.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7170

Register Here

Basics of Evidence-based Practice

Are you new to the concept of Evidence-based Practice (EBP)? Do you need to write a report on EBP but are not sure where to start?

Attend the Basics of Evidence-based Practice class on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the library classroom.

This class covers the basics of EBP: it offers an overview of the practice’s five steps, discusses how to develop a searchable question and locate research literature, and other EBP resources from The TMC Library.

Taught by: Maianh Phi, Reference/Instruction Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7109

Register Here

PubMed - Basic Evening Class

Attend a basic PubMed class tomorrow evening Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. This class teaches the basics of searching PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's database, which provides access to the 22 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. 

How to search PubMed using subject headings, keywords, authors, limits and more will be covered in this class.

Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713.799.7150

Register Here

Alternatives to PowerPoint Class

Alternatives to PowerPoint
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Tired of using the same PowerPoint templates for presentations and projects? Learn about new and innovative alternatives that will capture your audience's attention! Second part of the Tuesday Tech Lunch series held in our Street-level Conference Room.

Taught by: Naomi Gonzales, Instructional Technologies Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7153
Register Here

Brown bag lunches are encouraged -- water and a small snack will be provided

Attendees are also encouraged to bring laptops, Netbooks, or other mobile devices. Outlets for charging your device are available but space is limited! 

RefWorks Class Wednesday, February 13

RefWorks
Wednesday, February 13
1:00PM - 3:00PM

What is RefWorks? RefWorks is a web-based citation management program that allows you to organize references in one convenient location, and also format your paper and bibliography. RefWorks contains several hundred citation output styles such as APA and AMA, in addition to individual journal submission formats. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your paper. *It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other databases, and using Microsoft Word.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7170
Register Here

Library Orientation on Monday, January 28

Are you a new student, faculty, or staff member in the TMC?

 Do you need a refresher on what services the library offer? 

Attend a library orientation on Monday, January 28, 2013 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Stop by for an introduction to the library's physical space and virtual resources. Attendees will be able to apply for a library card, learn how to set up their Resource Access, and register their TMC institutional badge for entry into the library. As well, a short tour of the building will be provided at the end of the session.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach

Phone: 713.799.7170

Register Here

Tuesday Tech Lunch Series Research Guide

Did you miss the Mobile Resources Tech class yesterday?

Do you want to know what other classes are coming up in the next few months?

Visit the Tech Lunch Series Research Guide at: http://libguides.library.tmc.edu/techseries

Check the Mobile Resources tab for an overview of what was covered in the class and send us your comments and suggestions via the Discussion Board. Your feedback is important to us.

Alternatives to PowerPoint the next class of the series, will be offered on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at noon.

Register Here: http://resource.library.tmc.edu/cf/cls/register.cfm?ClassID=419

Mobile Resources and PubMed Library Classes

Mobile Resources

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

12:00PM - 1:00 PM 

The class includes a walk-through of the download process for several popular subscription-based apps, as well as app demos.

Taught by: Naomi Gonzales, Instructional Technologies Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7153

Register Here

Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, Notebooks or other mobile devices to the class.

Bring your lunch to attend this informal session, the Library will provide water and a small snack.

Please note: This class will be held in the Street Level Conference Room.

PubMed - Basic Tuesday January 22, 2013 
6:30PM - 7:30PM

This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 21 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to search subject headings, keywords, authors, use limitations and more will be covered.

Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713.799.7150


Register Here

New Tuesday Tech Lunch Series at The TMC Library

Tuesday Tech Lunch is a series of informal monthly classes that will be offered on Tuesdays at lunch time to promote the library's information resources.

Stop by the library on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 12:00 - 1:00  to attend a class on Mobile Resources. The class includes a walk-through of the download process for several popular subscription-based apps, as well as app demos.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, Notebooks or other mobile devices to the class.

Taught by: Naomi Gonzales, Instructional Technologies Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7153
 
Register Here

Bring your lunch to attend this informal session, the library will provide water and a small snack.

Please note: Tuesday Tech Lunch Series are offered in the Street Level Conference Room

RefWorks Class at the Library

Join us for a RefWorks class on Thursday, January 17 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the street level classroom.

RefWorks is a web-based citation management program that allows you to organize references in one convenient location, and also format your paper and bibliography. RefWorks contains several hundred citation output styles such as APA and AMA, in addition to individual journal submission formats. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your paper. *It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other databases, and using Microsoft Word.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7170


Register Here

Last RefWorks Class in 2012

Do you have a final assignment and need a refresher on RefWorks? Join us for the last RefWorks class of the year!!

Friday, December 14, 2012
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

RefWorks is a web-based citation management program that allows you to organize references in one convenient location, and also format your paper and bibliography. RefWorks contains several hundred citation output styles such as APA and AMA, in addition to individual journal submission formats. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your paper. 

Note: It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other databases, and using Microsoft Word.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7170

Register Here
 

Tracking Your Publications Class

Stop by the Library tomorrow Friday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. to attend a class on Tracking Your Publications.

 

Do you need to find out who has cited your research and how many times?

 

Scopus' "Author Search" lets you see who is citing whom. Use this tool to see your bibliographic connections to other authors, find metrics on your citation rates, and find measures of journal performance. Also covered: using JCR to find the Impact Factor of journals.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7170

Register Here

Creating Your Own eBooks

Do you have an eBook Reader? are you interested in learning how to create your own ebooks?

In this course, you will learn about eBook file formats for the Kindle, Nook, and other eBook readers, as well as the freely available software that you can use to create your own eBooks.

Wednesday, November 28

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Register Here

Taught by: Sandra Yates, Web Development Librarian - Reference & Outreach

Phone: 713.799.7176