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Continuing Education Courses: Saturday, May 14

Course information listed below includes course registration fee (CAD amount is Canadian dollars for Canadian residents only). Click on the course title to go to Mosaic ’16 Online Registration.

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

ceicon_est.png ceicon_ho.png CE302 Becoming an Expert Searcher
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $405 (nonmember: $695)
CAD: $518 (nonmember: $890)
Attendance maximum: 25

What constitutes an expert search? Who can be an expert searcher? This class looks at these questions and practices methods (reference interview, database analysis, search construction, and search evaluation) used by expert searchers. Learn some advanced search techniques for PubMed, and create a self-study plan to hone your skills.
Instructor: Terry Ann Jankowski, AHIP, FMLA, Assistant Director, User Experience, Health Sciences Library, University of Washington–Seattle

CE305 Librarians without Borders®: HINARI and Internet-Based Information Resources for Health Professionals in Low and Emerging Income Countries
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $50 (nonmember: $50)
CAD: $64 (nonmember: $64)
Attendance maximum: 25

Boxed lunch included with registration Sponsored by Elsevier Foundation.

The course will cover searching strategies, evaluation of Internet-based health information, key features of HINARI, and PubMed options for accessing HINARI resources and free literature, plus an overview of health information on the Internet, including gray literature, e-journal, e-book, and evidence-based medicine resources.
Note: Attendees will be required to bring a laptop computer or other device with WiFi capability to participate in hands-on activities. * Nonmember fee for CE305 does not include one-year introductory membership to MLA.
Instructors: Lenny Rhine, FMLA, Coordinator, E-Library Training Initiative, Librarians without Borders®, MLA, and Karin Saric, Librarian, Norris Medical Library, University of Southern California–Los Angeles

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

ceicon_est.png ceicon_ho.png CE303 Searching ClinicalTrials.gov, the World Health Organization Portal (ICTRP), and Regulatory Agency Websites to Identify Clinical Trials for Systematic Reviews and Other Clinical and Research Questions
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $365 (nonmember: $635)
CAD: $467 (nonmember: $812)
Attendance maximum: 25

Increasing interest in and awareness of the importance of clinical trials and their results has seen the development of a large number of trials registers and trials results registers. This course will highlight key trials registers and trials results registers, including ClinicalTrials.gov, the World Health Organization’s Clinical Trials Register Portal, and industry registers, and will offer practical advice on searching registers and managing register records.
Instructors: Julie Glanville, MCLIP, Project Director, York Health Economics Consortium, University of York, York, United Kingdom, and Carol Lefebvre, HonFCLIP, Independent Information Consultant, Lefebvre Associates, Oxford, United Kingdom

CE601 Library Instructional Design
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $290 (nonmember: $520)
CAD: $371 (nonmember: $666)
Attendance maximum: 20

The Library Instructional Design (LID) continuing education course provides training in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction and includes opportunities to share best instructional design practices among library instructors. The course includes lectures, discussions, learning activities, demonstrations, and showcases. Participants may receive reading and reflection activities prior to the session.
Instructors: Mary Edwards, AHIP, Reference and Liaison Librarian and Assistant University Librarian, Health Science Center Libraries, University of Florida–Gainesville, and Judith Murphy Roberts, Instruction Consultant and Training Program Coordinator, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida–Gainesville

8:00 a.m.–noon

ceicon_dm.png CE401 Perspectives in Research Data Management
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $240 (nonmember: $445)
CAD: $307 (nonmember: $570)
Attendance maximum: 30

This course will provide context on the research process and cover best practices in data management, issues around storage and preservation of data, the current climate around data sharing, and tools to assist researchers. The course will be a mix of lecture, a hands-on case study, and group exercises.
Instructors: Alisa Surkis, Translational Science Librarian, and Kevin Read, National Library of Medicine Associate Fellow, Ehrman Medical Library, New York University School of Medicine–New York

CE600 Librarian and Active Learning Models: Team-Based Learning (TBL), Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and Case-Based Learning
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $240 (nonmember: $445)
CAD: $307 (nonmember: $570)
Attendance maximum: 20

Contemporary medical education uses a variety of active learning strategies. Experience the movement away from didactic instruction! Learn to apply active learning models to library instruction and to teach the use of resources at the point of need in the medical curriculum.
Instructors: Susan Cavanaugh, Evidence-Based Medicine Librarian, Cooper Medical School, Rowan University, and Sharon Whitfield, Emerging Technologies Librarian, Cooper Medical School, Rowan University, Camden, NJ

ceicon_ebp.png CE703 Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)/Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): The Basics: Study Design and Randomized Controlled Trials
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $240 (nonmember: $445)
CAD: $307 (nonmember: $570)
Attendance maximum: 30

This engaging course will give learners an introduction to evidence-based practice (EBP) research by exploring the study designs in clinical medicine: the types of questions they address, how they are conducted, and their strengths and weaknesses. The course will also look closely at a randomized controlled trial and discuss the criteria used to critically appraise the methodology—a first step in determining if the results are useful.
Instructor: Connie Schardt, AHIP, FMLA, Adjunct Faculty, School of Library and Information Science, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill

ceicon_ho.png CE704 ABCs of Research Impact: Altmetrics, Bibliometrics, and Citations
Level: Beginning
Cost: $315 (nonmember: $560)
CAD: $403 (nonmember: $717)
Attendance maximum: 25

Demonstrate the impact of research through scholarly publications and social media attention, using bibliometrics and altmetrics tools. In this half-day, hands-on workshop, you will learn to create research impact statements that will illustrate how research products are being cited, discussed, and used.
Instructor: Robin Featherstone, Information Specialist, Alberta Research Centre for Health Evidence (ARCHE), Department of Pediatrics, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta–Edmonton and Susan Powelson, Associate University Librarian, Technology, Discovery and Digital Services, University of Calgary–Alberta

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1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

CE101 Doing What Is Right: Ethics and Health Sciences Librarians - This course has been cancelled.

Health sciences librarians deal with a variety of ethical issues as we work to protect patrons’ rights to privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual freedom. Participants in this class will use a series of discussions, exercises, and video clips to examine ethical issues and explore models to support ethical decision making.
Instructors: Priscilla L. Stephenson, AHIP, Chief, Library Service, Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Mary Virginia Taylor, Librarian, Medical Library, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

ceicon_ho.png CE304 Genes in the Library: Concepts and Resources in Genetics and Bioinformatics
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $315 (nonmember: $560)
CAD: $403 (nonmember: $717)
Attendance maximum: 25

Come explore the basics of genetics and molecular biology, including DNA, RNA, protein production, and some “big data” studies. We will also examine a variety of tools and databases relevant to these areas of research, education, and clinical practice, with hands-on introduction to a selection of these resources.
Instructor: Helene R. McMurray, Head, Bioinformatics Consulting and Education Service, Edward G. Miner Library, and Assistant Professor, Biomedical Genetics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY

ceicon_dm.png CE402 Fundamentals of Data Visualization 
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $240 (nonmember: $445)
CAD: $307 (nonmember: $570)

Data can be engaging, informative, and exciting when presented with clarity and style. This class will teach the fundamental aspects of visual perception, graphical design, information presentation, and how libraries can be visualization experts! A picture may be worth a thousand words, but excellent visualization of data is priceless.
Instructor: Jacqueline Wirz, Research Data Specialist, Library, and Director, Professional Development and Graduate Student Affairs, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University–Portland

ceicon_chis.png CE403 Beyond Readability Formulas: Writing Clear and Effective Patient Education and Communication Materials
Level: Beginning
Cost: $240 (nonmember: $445)
CAD: $307 (nonmember: $570)
Attendance maximum: 25

Overreliance on readability formulas and readability scores is a common mistake that health care professionals make when writing materials for patients. Participants will learn to recognize elements that hinder understanding and utilize language, layout, formatting, and design methodologies that aid learners in comprehending and retaining information about their health.
Instructor: Ruti Volk, AHIP, Patient Education Librarian, University of Michigan Health System–Ann Arbor

ceicon_est.png CE705 Supporting Systematic Reviews: The Basics
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $240 (nonmember: $445)
CAD: $307 (nonmember: $570)
Attendance maximum: 20

Have you been asked to participate in the development of a systematic review? This workshop is about how librarians can be part of the systematic review team and contribute to the process. Through hands-on, case-based learning, and informal discussion, you will acquire skills needed to be a crucial part of the systematic review process.
Instructors: Janene Batten, Nursing Librarian, Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library, Yale University, New Haven, CT, and Angela Myatt, Adjunct Faculty, School of Library and Information Science, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill and Information Science Liaison, Undergraduate Medical Education Office, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland Oregon

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

ceicon_chis.png CE306 Serving Mental Health Clients in Your Library
Level: Beginning
Cost: $120 (nonmember: $260)
CAD: $154 (nonmember: $333)

Serving mental health clients in the library can be a daunting experience. Issues of fear and uncertainty, stigma, and assumptions are often in the forefront of these interactions. This session’s overall goal is to improve these interactions and give library staff members the knowledge and tools to approach interactions with all library patrons with confidence.
Instructor: Brooke Ballantyne Scott, Librarian, Library Services, Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC, Canada

CE404 Literature Surveillance Apps: Tools for the Next Generation of Table of Contents Notification Services
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $120 (nonmember: $260)
CAD: $154 (nonmember: $333)

BrowZine, Docphin, DocWise, Read by QxMD: what are these tools and what do they do? “Literature surveillance apps” are table-of-contents monitoring services for phones and tablets. This two-hour course will explore how they work. Bring your own device, and leave with ideas for incorporating these tools into your library.
Instructor: Maureen (Molly) Knapp, AHIP, Research Support and Education Librarian III, Rudolph Matas Library of the Health Sciences, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

CE706 Improve Your Data! How to Use Surveys Effectively in Health Care Library and Information Science (LIS) Research, Evaluation, and Audit
Level: Beginning+
Cost: $120 (nonmember: $260)
CAD: $154 (nonmember: $333)
Attendance maximum: 20

In the LIS professions, the use of surveys is a common and popular approach to data collection in research. Good survey design is key to gathering high-quality data. This session is aimed at supporting health information professionals who are interested in beginning a work-based research project that uses survey techniques.
Instructor: Hannah Spring, Senior Lecturer, Research and Evidence Based Practice, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, York St John University, York, United Kingdom

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