Learning Opportunities

The Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library (HSL) offers a variety of educational programs, workshops, seminars and classes. 

Interested in learning more about systematic reviews or self-editing techniques? Wondering how to improve your h-index or navigate the scientific research process? We can guide you!

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Programs

Research Questions and Literature Review

  • Information for Evidence-Based Practice

    This Library workshop is designed for anyone that works in a clinical setting. Participants will learn strategies to determine appropriate levels of evidence to inform clinical questions, select resources to search for information, and critically appraise the evidence they find.

  • Library Research Skills

    Starting a new research project? Wondering where to start your search for information? Join us for our Library Research Skills (formerly “Research Survival Skills") workshop!

  • The Write Stuff: Write Start

    Start your thesis, capstone, or dissertation off strong with The Write Stuff: Write Start!
Research Methodology and Collaboration
Communicating Data and Information

  • Oral Presentation Skills workshop

    From enunciation to pitch, rate and more, this session provides a closer look at the fundamental techniques necessary to deliver one’s presentation with confidence and ease.

  • Research Ethics & Plagiarism

    The occurrence of plagiarism can be intentional or unintentional. A variety of proactive strategies exist that can be used by both faculty and students to mitigate the occurrence of plagiarism.

  • Self-Editing Workshop

    Whether drafting an email, typing up your thesis or a manuscript for publication, it is important to edit your work. While feedback from others is important to the editing process, the finished product is ultimately a reflection on the author.

  • The Write Stuff: Write Now

    Reach the finish line of your thesis, capstone, or dissertation with The Write Stuff: Write Now! During the session, participants learn how to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead to efficiently write a research project.
Publication and Digital Scholarship

  • Contemporary Health Sciences Education: Systematic Review Seminar

    This seminar is intended to start a conversation about curriculum development that examines the merits and pitfalls of assigning systematic reviews to students, and to discuss alternative projects that would meet faculty expectations at CUIMC.

  • Get Pumped for Publishing Series

    The Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library Get Pumped for Publishing Series covers important topics related to publishing and building your reputation as a researcher.

  • Hot Topics in Responsible & Ethical Conduct of Research

    Hot Topics in Responsible & Ethical Conduct of Research is a seminar for members of the Columbia and CUIMC communities looking to advance their digital scholarship.

  • Research Ethics & Compliance: Take Charge of Your Journey to Publication

    Designed in collaboration with the Office of Research Compliance and Training, Research Ethics and Compliance:  Take Charge of Your Journey to Publication!

  • The Index Flex

    In this workshop, you will learn strategies to build and/or optimize your online presence, increase the visibility of your expertise and work, and familiarize yourself with a variety of impact metrics, such as the H-index.

  • The Write Stuff: Write Now

    Reach the finish line of your thesis, capstone, or dissertation with The Write Stuff: Write Now! During the session, participants learn how to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead to efficiently write a research project.