This online, self-paced course is intended to introduce librarians to the NLM resources that provide in-depth drug and chemical information, from adverse effects to molecular properties, for healthcare professionals and researchers. Through hands-on exercises, learners will practice locating chemical properties, including structures and interactions, in PubChem; toxicity information in LiverTox and LactMed; toxicological reviews in Bookshelf; and the latest research about adverse effects in PubChem. Participants will practice their new skills in authentic problem-based scenarios focused on assisting library users with their clinical and research information needs.
This training is part of the Drug and Chemical Information: On Demand series. See also:
- Drug and Chemical Information – On Demand: Using, Providing, and Prescribing Medications
- Drug and Chemical Information – On Demand: Exploring New Drug Research
Course link: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/drug-and-chemical-information-2-finding-properties-effects-and-interactions
Learning Objectives
- Select whether PubChem, Bookshelf, LactMed, LiverTox, or PubMed is the appropriate resource to use based on an information need
- Locate a drug’s adverse effects or toxicity information in PubChem, LactMed, LiverTox, or PubMed
- Use PubChem to find drug and chemical interactions, structures, and properties
- Locate toxicological reviews in Bookshelf
Agenda
This online course engages learners with interactive activities and practice quizzes. Learners can practice their new skills to solve authentic problems and assist with common patron questions.
- Searching PubChem
- Searching LactMed
- Searching LiverTox
- Searching Bookshelf
- Searching PubMed
MLA CE Credits: 2
Course Includes
- 2 Lessons
- Course Certificate