Biomedical
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Critical Thinking about Data Visualization – February 25, 2:15-3:00 p.m.
Data visualization is a valuable professional tool for conveying complex information quickly and clearly. Critically analyzing visual elements of charts, images, and infographics is vital to ensure that data is accurately represented and free from bias. Evaluating visualizations also differs significantly from evaluating text. In this workshop, we will… Read MoreFeb 24, 2021
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Managing Your Research – February 23, 2:15-3:00 p.m.
Streamlining your research and citation process can save you hours of frustration. Learn to enhance your ability to manage your research while ensuring responsible information sharing. This session will review the basics of citation managers and demonstrate how they can make you more efficient and productive… Read MoreFeb 22, 2021
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Map Literacy: Evaluating Geospatial Data for Evidence-Based Discourse – February 18, 2:15-3:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 18, 2:15-3:00 p.m. Register for Event Can you tell if there is bias or an agenda in a map’s data or presentation? This workshop will show you how to critically evaluate geovisualizations, maps, and… Read MoreFeb 17, 2021
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Be a part of Vanderbilt History!
Imagine finding a handwritten journal of your grandfather’s in the Vanderbilt University Archives. Now try to imagine your grandchild finding materials in the archive that you created about your time at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives is documenting and archiving personal experiences of this COVID-19 pandemic… Read MoreFeb 16, 2021
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Literature Searching in the Hard Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – February 16, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16 | 2:15-3:00 p.m. Register for Event Google Scholar is one of the most popular research databases, but it is not sufficient when you are seeking comprehensive field-specific literature. This workshop will focus on two key STEM databases—PubMed, which is an essential database for medical literature, and SciFinder, which is equally… Read MoreFeb 15, 2021
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Demystifying Library Resources & Expenditures: A Faculty Discussion Series
Demystifying Library Resources & Expenditures: A Faculty Discussion Series The acquisition of library resources for scholarship and teaching known as “collection development,” is a complicated process that strikes a balance between access and ownership. Factors, such as price, budget, availability, and licensing, increasingly impact the libraries’ abilities to provide the… Read MoreFeb 10, 2021
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VU Libraries Share Strategies for Success in the Spring Semester
VU Libraries Share Strategies for Success in the Spring Semester Melissa Mallon, Director of Peabody Library and Director of Teaching & Learning As the spring semester gets underway, you’re likely faced with a lot of demand on your time. It can… Read MoreFeb 2, 2021
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Candid Conversations: Next Steps at Vanderbilt on Feb. 5 at 1:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt libraries are pleased to continue the popular Candid Conversations series that draws on faculty and staff expertise in areas of contemporary interest and engages them in meaningful dialogue. On February 5th, we will feature Next Steps staff and members for a 30-minute discussion (1:00-1:30) followed by an open question… Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Providing Scholarly Resources to the Vanderbilt Community
Demystifying Library Resources & Expenditures: A Faculty Discussion Series The acquisition of library resources for scholarship and teaching known as “collection development,” is a complicated process that strikes a balance between access and ownership. Factors, such as price, budget, availability, and licensing, increasingly impact the libraries’ abilities to provide the… Read MoreJan 20, 2021
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Full-text access issues in PubMed
Recent changes with the new PubMed have caused some users to have issues with linking to our full-text subscriptions in PubMed. The following solution has helped several users. However, if access issues persist, please contact us. If you have an MyNCBI account, which we highly recommend, sign in from… Read MoreJan 4, 2021