Systematic Review Workshop: The Nuts and Bolts for Librarians November 9-11, 2009--register early seats are limited 2.5 Days – 20 MLA Continuing Education Credits Where: Health Sciences Library System (HSLS), University of Pittsburgh (www.hsls.pitt.edu) - Falk Library of the Health Sciences, 200 Scaife Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Take your search skills and librarian expertise to the next level by attending this 2.5 day workshop. This course provides a comprehensive framework and discussion of the librarian’s role in the systematic review process, with special emphasis on successful completion of the literature search. Sessions will feature a mixture of small and large group discussion, interactive lectures, and hands-on exercises. Topics covered will include: 1) Understanding the structure and purpose of systematic reviews 2) The reference interview and communication issues 3) Approaches to comprehensive literature searching and 4) Project organization. Who should attend: Health science and medical librarians who aspire to learn more about the comprehensive literature search process and to advance their core knowledge required for systematic review collaboration. For more information and registration: www.hsls.pitt.edu/systematicreview Melissa Ratajeski Melissa Ratajeski, MLIS, RLAT Reference Librarian Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh 200 Scaife Hall, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 412-648-1971 Monday and Friday (Falk Library office) 412-623-2441 Tuesday-Thursday (Shadyside Library office) [log in to unmask] www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/iacuc