Hirsh Library Events

Description: This session will cover the current status and future direction of research misconduct and fraud oversight from both institutional and federal funding agency perspectives. We will also discuss support systems available to researchers towards proactively addressing ethical challenges as they arise when conducting academic research.

Instructor(s): Kirby Johnson has been in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, currently as Director of Research Ethics, for over ten years, and a faculty member of the School of Medicine for over twenty years. His and the Research Ethics unit's aim is to provide education towards and support of the responsible conduct of research across the entire Tufts University research community.

*RCR Credit:  Eligible attendees can receive credit (1 hr) in partial fulfillment of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements. In order to be eligible for RCR credit, during the workshop you must: display your full name (first and last), have your camera  turned on, and attend at least 50 minutes of the workshop. This workshop addresses subject area (I) Research misconduct and policies for handling misconduct

Please note that this workshop may be recorded at the discretion of the instructor.

Description: This workshop will introduce you to PubMed, the world’s premiere biomedical literature database.  We will review the content of this database, planning and executing a search strategy, narrowing search results, finding full-text, and exporting results to a citation management program.

Instructor(s):  Annie Colby-McKeon (she/her) is the Senior Library Assistant at Hirsh Library.

Please note that this workshop may be recorded at the discretion of the instructor.

Take a study break and make a little buddy to keep you company while you study!

Take a study break and make a little buddy to keep you company while you study!

Join us for a study break! We'll have tea and treats for you at the Library Service Desk. 

Description: Learn why Scopus and Web of Science are worth adding to your search toolkit.  In addition to extensive coverage of the biomedical literature these databases are a fantastic way to look at journal impact, gain insight into how many times an article has been cited, and identify potential collaborators. This workshop will also compare Web of Science and Scopus to help you decide which database is best for you.

Instructor(s): Amy Lapidow (she/her) serves as the librarian liaison to the Physical Therapy doctoral program.

Please note that this workshop may be recorded at the discretion of the instructor.

Description:  Ready to publish, but short on funds to make it a reality?  In honor of Open Access Week, we'll spotlight the different ways Tufts supports and sustains open access and other forms of publishing.  The library's here to help broaden your research reach!

Instructor(s):

Judy Rabinowitz is the Interlibrary Loan and Scholarly Communication Librarian at the Hirsh Health Sciences Library.  She is liaison to many divisions within Tufts Medical Center and is also your go-to librarian for guidance on reusing materials under copyright, publishing, author's rights, and obtaining materials from outside the Tufts Libraries collections.

*RCR Credit:  Eligible attendees can receive credit (1 hr) in partial fulfillment of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements. In order to be eligible for RCR credit, during the workshop you must: display your full name (first and last), have your camera  turned on, and attend at least 50 minutes of the workshop. This workshop addresses subject area (J) responsible authorship and publication  

Join us for a study break and paint a pumpkin!

Join us for a study break and paint a pumpkin!

Description:  Feeling lost in a sea of health information online? Want to help your patients and their caregivers navigate conversations with you and their other healthcare providers? This workshop will empower you to navigate the digital world with confidence. We'll focus on three powerful, patient focused free resources: MedlinePlus, HealthyChildren.org, and UpToDate patient resources.

Instructor(s): Paige Scudder is Hirsh Library's Data and Educational Technology Librarian.

Please note that this workshop may be recorded at the discretion of the instructor.

Description: Discover how to amplify the reach and impact of your research beyond traditional journal publishing. This workshop explores two powerful alternatives: preprints and data articles. Learn how these strategies can speed up dissemination, invite earlier feedback, and increase the visibility of both your manuscripts and datasets. The session will provide practical insights into integrating these methods alongside traditional publishing. Join us to expand your toolkit for sharing your valuable contributions swiftly and openly in today's fast-paced scientific landscape.

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Instructor(s): 

Allie Tatarian (they/them) is a data librarian, liaison for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and former biomedical researcher.

*RCR Credit:  Eligible attendees can receive credit (1 hr) in partial fulfillment of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements. In order to be eligible for RCR credit, during the workshop you must: display your full name (first and last), have your camera  turned on, and attend at least 50 minutes of the workshop. This workshop addresses subject area (J) responsible authorship and publication  

Please note that this workshop may be recorded at the discretion of the instructor.

Join us for a study break! We'll have tea and treats for you at the Library Service Desk. 

Description: In this workshop, students will learn how to approach the literature review. Topics covered include:

• structuring the research question using PICO approach
• identifying stakeholders and database selection
• devising effective search techniques
• tools for keeping track of results. 

Instructor(s): 

Berika Williams (she/her) is a Research and Instruction Librarian at Ginn Library at the Fletcher School. Berika consults with students, faculty, and staff on search strategies to help with their research. She also teaches workshops on citation management and data-related skills needed in research. 

Amy LaVertu (she/her) is a Research and Instruction Librarian at theHirsh Health Sciences Library. Amy is the librarian liaison to the Friedman School of Nutrition as the departments of Psychiatry and Geographic Medicine & Infectious Disease.

Please note that this workshop may be recorded at the discretion of the instructor.

Join us for an elementary school-throwback study break and make a festive pinecone turkey or a hand turkey. 

Join us for an elementary school-throwback study break and make a festive pinecone turkey or a hand turkey. 

Take a study break and make a snowglobe perfect for the winter season

Take a study break and make a snowglobe perfect for the winter season

Join us for a study break! We'll have tea and treats for you at the Library Service Desk.