HAM-TMC Library
Library Classes
Public Health Information on the Web (Taught by the NN/LM SCR)
Tue, December 01, 2009 8:30AM - 12:30PM
The field of public health encompasses a wide array of disciplines including health education, epidemiology and nursing. Digital literacy and the effective utilization of online information are among the core public health informatics competencies for the 21st century. This hands-on class will highlight web resources tailored to the public health workforce. MLA CE accredited class. For more information, call 713.799.7880.
Taught by: Cheryl Rowan, Public Health Outreach Coordinator - NN/LM SCR
Phone: 713-799-7107
Excel 2007 – Basic
Tue, December 08, 2009 2:00PM - 4:30PM
This class will use Excel 2007 which has a different look than previous versions. You will learn how to set up a basic worksheet, insert rows/columns, and format your data. This class is suited for those with little or no experience using Excel, as well as those with some general knowledge with previous versions of Excel who would like to refresh their skills.
Taught by: Shannon Basher, MLS, Education and Emerging Technologies Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7109
Word 2007
Wed, December 09, 2009 2:00PM - 4:00PM
When answering the question about what changed in Word 2007 from prior versions, the answer can seem like “everything.” This class will help you to find your way around the “ribbon” to accomplish many familiar tasks in Word 2007, such as formatting pages and content, tables, a table of contents or text boxes, performing a mail merge, and setting up some customizations. A working knowledge of a pre-2007 version of Microsoft Word is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Sheila Green, MLS, Partnership and Marketing Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7176
PubMed
Tue, December 15, 2009 6:30PM - 7:30PM
This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to se arch subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered. Contact Time: 1 Hr(s)
Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713-799-7150
Excel 2007 – Intermediate
Tue, December 15, 2009 2:00PM - 4:00PM
This class will build on the lessons from the Excel 2007 – Basic class. In this session we will explore more formatting features, create charts, and fine tune print options. You must be familiar with the basic functions in Excel to keep up in this class. Please bring a disk or USB/flash drive if you would like to save the files that you create in class.
Taught by: Shannon Basher, MLS, Education and Emerging Technologies Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7109
SCOPUS
Tue, January 12, 2010 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SCOPUS is a powerful database that indexes over 15,000 publications in the health sciences, chemistry, physics, biology and other disciplines This class will explore how to create effective and efficient SCOPUS searches; use the Journal Analyzer tools to create citation comparison graphics; and create a free login to set up a personal profile, with space to save lists of citations and track authors; a publication alerts service; and direct export to RefWorks, each with the user's own settings.
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
Word 2007
Wed, January 13, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
When answering the question about what changed in Word 2007 from prior versions, the answer can seem like “everything.” This class will help you to find your way around the “ribbon” to accomplish many familiar tasks in Word 2007, such as formatting pages and content, tables, a table of contents or text boxes, performing a mail merge, and setting up some customizations. A working knowledge of a pre-2007 version of Microsoft Word is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Sheila Green, MLS, Partnership and Marketing Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7176
PowerPoint 2007 - Basic
Thu, January 14, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
This workshop provides general instruction in the use of PowerPoint and its various applications for effective slide presentations. Slide composition and design, templates, inserting graphics and tables, drawing tools and elements, transitions and builds, and other features will be covered. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows '95 is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
RefWorks
Thu, January 14, 2010 1:00PM - 3:00AM
RefWorks is a web-based bibliography and database manager that allows you to import and organize references from online databases and other sources. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your information. It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other database.
Taught by: Shannon Basher, MLS, Education and Emerging Technologies Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7109
Easy-to-Read Material for Consumers Easy-to-Read Health and Wellness Material for Consumers: recognizing it, finding it, writing it, rewriting it (Taught by the NN/LM SCR)
Fri, January 15, 2010 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Learn in a hands-on environment--in the large group and break-out groups, to critique, rewrite and create materials that get your health and wellness information across quickly and clearly. We'll review the disconnect between information providers and information seekers, the process of educating adults, the success of "plain language" initiatives and the importance of text, type, graphics, space and layout. In this workshop you will also be provided brochure examples, SMOG and REALM tests, a webliography and links to other training. Bring some pieces you use or some information you need to be written in an easy-to-read manner. During the workshop you will edit or develop a piece of your own so you'll have new awareness, new skills, a new product and access to further resources. Clear health communication is the goal, regardless of medium. MLA CE accredited class. For more information, call 713.799.7880.
Taught by: Cheryl Rowan, Public Health Outreach Coordinator - NN/LM SCR
Phone: 713-799-7107
SuperSearcher (Taught by the NN/LM SCR)
Fri, January 15, 2010 1:00PM - 5:00PM
This hands-on course focuses on the advanced search features of web search engines and the cutting edge of searching. Participants will use various search engines, compare the features and utility of each and develop search strategies that will increase the precision and scope of their searching. The students will have discussions, exercises and view short presentations as a part of the class. The class includes: discussions of web search engines, indexes and hybrids of the two, commercialism and how it influences searching, finding current events information with search engines, specialized databases for special needs and topics suggested by the participants. MLA CE accredited class. For more information, call 713.799.7880.
Taught by: Ruicha Mishra, Health Professionals Outreach Coordinator, MLIS - NN/LM SCR
Phone: 713.799.7182
Grants and Proposal Writing (Taught by the NN/LM SCR)
Sat, January 16, 2010 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Designed for beginning grant proposal writers, this class presents a general overview of the grant and funding processes as well as the level of detail required in a successful proposal. Each component of the grant writing process will be addressed, including: documenting the need; identifying the target population; writing measurable objectives; developing a work plan, an evaluation plan and dissemination plan. MLA CE accredited class. For more information, call 713.799.7880.
Taught by: Karen Vargas, MLS, Consumer Health Outreach Coordinator - NNLM/SCR
Phone: 713.799.7198
PubMed
Tue, January 19, 2010 6:30PM - 7:30PM
This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to se arch subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered. Contact Time: 1 Hr(s)
Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713-799-7150
Finding Electronic Resources
Thu, January 21, 2010 10:00AM - 11:30AM
This class provides an overview of full-text electronic journals and books available through the HAM-TMC Library. Participants will learn how to use the Library's Remote Access Service to access full-text journals and books from any location. The class also covers printing and saving the full text of articles. Contact Time: 1 1/2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Beatriz Varman, MLIS, Public Relations Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7169
PubMed
Tue, February 09, 2010 12:00PM - 1:00PM
This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to se arch subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered. Contact Time: 1 Hr(s)
Taught by: Adela Justice, Consumer Health Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7183
Word 2007
Wed, February 10, 2010 2:00PM - 4:00PM
When answering the question about what changed in Word 2007 from prior versions, the answer can seem like “everything.” This class will help you to find your way around the “ribbon” to accomplish many familiar tasks in Word 2007, such as formatting pages and content, tables, a table of contents or text boxes, performing a mail merge, and setting up some customizations. A working knowledge of a pre-2007 version of Microsoft Word is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Sheila Green, MLS, Partnership and Marketing Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7176
PubMed
Tue, February 23, 2010 6:30PM - 7:30PM
This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to se arch subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered. Contact Time: 1 Hr(s)
Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713-799-7150
SCOPUS
Wed, February 24, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
SCOPUS is a powerful database that indexes over 15,000 publications in the health sciences, chemistry, physics, biology and other disciplines This class will explore how to create effective and efficient SCOPUS searches; use the Journal Analyzer tools to create citation comparison graphics; and create a free login to set up a personal profile, with space to save lists of citations and track authors; a publication alerts service; and direct export to RefWorks, each with the user's own settings.
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
PowerPoint 2007 - Basic
Wed, February 24, 2010 2:00PM - 4:00PM
This workshop provides general instruction in the use of PowerPoint and its various applications for effective slide presentations. Slide composition and design, templates, inserting graphics and tables, drawing tools and elements, transitions and builds, and other features will be covered. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows '95 is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
RefWorks
Thu, February 25, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
RefWorks is a web-based bibliography and database manager that allows you to import and organize references from online databases and other sources. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your information. It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other database.
Taught by: Shannon Basher, MLS, Education and Emerging Technologies Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7109
Finding Electronic Resources
Tue, March 02, 2010 3:00PM - 4:30PM
This class provides an overview of full-text electronic journals and books available through the HAM-TMC Library. Participants will learn how to use the Library's Remote Access Service to access full-text journals and books from any location. The class also covers printing and saving the full text of articles. Contact Time: 1 1/2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Beatriz Varman, MLIS, Public Relations Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7169
Word 2007
Wed, March 10, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
When answering the question about what changed in Word 2007 from prior versions, the answer can seem like “everything.” This class will help you to find your way around the “ribbon” to accomplish many familiar tasks in Word 2007, such as formatting pages and content, tables, a table of contents or text boxes, performing a mail merge, and setting up some customizations. A working knowledge of a pre-2007 version of Microsoft Word is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Sheila Green, MLS, Partnership and Marketing Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7176
PubMed
Tue, March 23, 2010 6:30PM - 7:30AM
This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to se arch subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered. Contact Time: 1 Hr(s)
Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713-799-7150
SCOPUS
Tue, March 23, 2010 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SCOPUS is a powerful database that indexes over 15,000 publications in the health sciences, chemistry, physics, biology and other disciplines This class will explore how to create effective and efficient SCOPUS searches; use the Journal Analyzer tools to create citation comparison graphics; and create a free login to set up a personal profile, with space to save lists of citations and track authors; a publication alerts service; and direct export to RefWorks, each with the user's own settings.
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
PowerPoint 2007 - Basic
Wed, March 24, 2010 2:00PM - 4:00PM
This workshop provides general instruction in the use of PowerPoint and its various applications for effective slide presentations. Slide composition and design, templates, inserting graphics and tables, drawing tools and elements, transitions and builds, and other features will be covered. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows '95 is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
RefWorks
Thu, March 25, 2010 1:00PM - 3:00PM
RefWorks is a web-based bibliography and database manager that allows you to import and organize references from online databases and other sources. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your information. It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other database.
Taught by: Shannon Basher, MLS, Education and Emerging Technologies Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7109
Word 2007
Wed, April 14, 2010 2:00PM - 4:00PM
When answering the question about what changed in Word 2007 from prior versions, the answer can seem like “everything.” This class will help you to find your way around the “ribbon” to accomplish many familiar tasks in Word 2007, such as formatting pages and content, tables, a table of contents or text boxes, performing a mail merge, and setting up some customizations. A working knowledge of a pre-2007 version of Microsoft Word is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Sheila Green, MLS, Partnership and Marketing Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7176
PowerPoint 2007 - Basic
Thu, April 15, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
This workshop provides general instruction in the use of PowerPoint and its various applications for effective slide presentations. Slide composition and design, templates, inserting graphics and tables, drawing tools and elements, transitions and builds, and other features will be covered. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows '95 is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
PubMed
Tue, April 20, 2010 6:30PM - 7:30PM
This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to se arch subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered. Contact Time: 1 Hr(s)
Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713-799-7150
Basic HTML
Wed, April 28, 2010 2:00PM - 4:00PM
This class is designed to show attendees how to create an HTML resource page using Windows NotePad. Many basic HTML commands will be reviewed. The HTML (web) page that attendees create will contain text, images, and hypertext links. An Internet Browser (Internet Explorer) will be used to view the page. Information on Internet resources for web page construction, on locating graphic files, and on loading pages onto servers will be provided. Keyboard, Internet and Windows skills required for this class. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Adela Justice, Consumer Health Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7183
SCOPUS
Wed, April 28, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
SCOPUS is a powerful database that indexes over 15,000 publications in the health sciences, chemistry, physics, biology and other disciplines This class will explore how to create effective and efficient SCOPUS searches; use the Journal Analyzer tools to create citation comparison graphics; and create a free login to set up a personal profile, with space to save lists of citations and track authors; a publication alerts service; and direct export to RefWorks, each with the user's own settings.
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
RefWorks
Thu, April 29, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
RefWorks is a web-based bibliography and database manager that allows you to import and organize references from online databases and other sources. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your information. It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other database.
Taught by: Shannon Basher, MLS, Education and Emerging Technologies Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7109
Finding Electronic Resources
Wed, May 05, 2010 1:00PM - 2:30PM
This class provides an overview of full-text electronic journals and books available through the HAM-TMC Library. Participants will learn how to use the Library's Remote Access Service to access full-text journals and books from any location. The class also covers printing and saving the full text of articles. Contact Time: 1 1/2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Beatriz Varman, MLIS, Public Relations Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7169
Word 2007
Wed, May 12, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
When answering the question about what changed in Word 2007 from prior versions, the answer can seem like “everything.” This class will help you to find your way around the “ribbon” to accomplish many familiar tasks in Word 2007, such as formatting pages and content, tables, a table of contents or text boxes, performing a mail merge, and setting up some customizations. A working knowledge of a pre-2007 version of Microsoft Word is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Sheila Green, MLS, Partnership and Marketing Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7176
PowerPoint 2007 - Basic
Thu, May 20, 2010 10:00AM - 12:00PM
This workshop provides general instruction in the use of PowerPoint and its various applications for effective slide presentations. Slide composition and design, templates, inserting graphics and tables, drawing tools and elements, transitions and builds, and other features will be covered. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows '95 is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
SCOPUS
Tue, May 25, 2010 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SCOPUS is a powerful database that indexes over 15,000 publications in the health sciences, chemistry, physics, biology and other disciplines This class will explore how to create effective and efficient SCOPUS searches; use the Journal Analyzer tools to create citation comparison graphics; and create a free login to set up a personal profile, with space to save lists of citations and track authors; a publication alerts service; and direct export to RefWorks, each with the user's own settings.
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
PubMed
Tue, May 25, 2010 6:30PM - 7:30PM
This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to se arch subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered. Contact Time: 1 Hr(s)
Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713-799-7150
RefWorks
Thu, May 27, 2010 1:00PM - 3:00PM
RefWorks is a web-based bibliography and database manager that allows you to import and organize references from online databases and other sources. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your information. It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other database.
Taught by: Shannon Basher, MLS, Education and Emerging Technologies Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713.799.7109
Word 2007
Wed, June 09, 2010 2:00PM - 4:00PM
When answering the question about what changed in Word 2007 from prior versions, the answer can seem like “everything.” This class will help you to find your way around the “ribbon” to accomplish many familiar tasks in Word 2007, such as formatting pages and content, tables, a table of contents or text boxes, performing a mail merge, and setting up some customizations. A working knowledge of a pre-2007 version of Microsoft Word is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Sheila Green, MLS, Partnership and Marketing Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7176
PubMed
Tue, June 22, 2010 6:30PM - 7:30PM
This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to se arch subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered. Contact Time: 1 Hr(s)
Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713-799-7150
PowerPoint 2007 - Basic
Wed, June 23, 2010 2:00PM - 4:00PM
This workshop provides general instruction in the use of PowerPoint and its various applications for effective slide presentations. Slide composition and design, templates, inserting graphics and tables, drawing tools and elements, transitions and builds, and other features will be covered. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows '95 is strongly recommended. Contact Time: 2 Hr(s)
Taught by: Lisa Berry, Associate Director for Reference and Outreach - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7164
