Library of the Health Sciences
Peoria

Curriculum Integrated Instruction

The library's educational program emphasizes curriculum-integrated instruction for the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing. Faculty interested in incorporating information management into their curriculum should contact library staff. Library instruction is tailored to individual course assignments.

Suggested Topics:

• Introduction to the Library of the Health Sciences Peoria
• UICCAT, the online library catalog
• Accessing and searching UIC's online databases or journals
• Internet Information resources
• Subject-specific resources
• Finding and evaluating the literature
• Evidence Based Medicine

Database Instruction

Learn effective use of online databases and electronic journals. Options for databases include, but are not limited to, MEDLINE, PubMed, Ovid, IBIS, WebofKnowledge, and MDConsult. Instruction for access to ejournals and use of other online reference tools such as Harrison's is also available.

Library House Calls

Reference Staff will visit your office or department and provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of your department or you. Call 671-8494 or e-mail to arrange an appointment. More information can be found on the Library House Calls page.

Mediated Online Searching

Librarians conduct searches on any of several hundred online databases, some of which are fee-based. A search may be requested in person or by telephoning the Reference Office at (309) 671-8494. The librarian will discuss potential databases to be searched, any estimated costs, and turn-around time to receive the results. Mediated searches conducted for non-affiliates incur additional charges.

Search may also be requested Online.

Orientations & Tours

Reference staff will demonstrate the basics of finding research materials, the various databases and journals (online & print) available, and point out the highlights of the Library of the Health Sciences Peoria.

Drop by the library or call (671-8491 OR 671-8489) to arrange a tour.

Reference Services

Reference librarians are available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thrusday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, or by appointment. Reference service is available to both affiliated and nonaffiliated users, either in person, by phone (309)671-8494, or via e-mail. Reference staff provide help in answering specific queries and in using library resources. Limited assistance is available from library circulation staff evenings and weekends.

Workshops & Seminars

Library workshops and seminars include training in the effective use of databases and computer programs. Instruction is also available for access to e-journals and the use of other online reference tools such as MDConsult or Harrison's.

Database instruction includes, but is not limited to:

• MDConsult
• MEDLINE
• PubMed
• Ovid
• Web of Knowledge & Web of Science

Training for computer programs includes, but is not limited to:

• Reference Manager
• PowerPoint
• MS Word

The Seminars at LHS Peoria page will give you specifics on sessions and dates or call (671-8491 OR 671-8489) to arrange a tour.