How PubMed Works*
For more information or to schedule these courses, please contact the NNLM Training Office at nto@utah.edu.
This series of four classes will cover a breadth of topics to introduce and enhance your abilities in using PubMed. Whether you're a new user or are looking for a refresher, each class will provide you with behind-the-scenes information to assist you in successfully using PubMed.
Course URL: https://nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/how-pubmed-works
Learning Objectives:
Each session has its own learning outcomes.
How PubMed Works: Introduction
- Understand what PubMed is and what's in it.
- Find the original research that is the basis for a news article.
- Find articles by a specific author.
- Search for articles on a specific subject.
- Narrow search results to a more specific subset
- Explore Advanced Search Builder and Search History.
How PubMed Works: Selection
- Describe some issues and concerns surrounding the current publishing landscape.
- Articulate NLM responsibilities and practices in collecting and providing access to the biomedical literature.
- Explain what is referenced in the PubMed database.
- Describe the selection criteria for the different components of the PubMed database.
- Find additional resources for authors and librarians on assessing publication quality.
How PubMed Works: MeSH (Medical Subject Headings)
- Explore the MeSH Database
- Describe a Controlled Vocabulary
- Explore the four types of MeSH Terms
- Locate and explain entry terms, date introduced, previous indexing, automatic explosion
How PubMed Works: ATM (Automatic Term Mapping)
- Describe the contents of the 3 Translation Tables.
- Explain the order of ATM
- Analyze Search Details to verify term mapping.
- Locate PubMed's list of indexed phrases
- Describe 3 Ways to bypass ATM
Agenda:
Each class is 90 minutes long.
Slides
Exercises
Time for questions
Wrap-up
MLA CE Credit: 1.5 for each course