November 2017 - MHIKNET-L - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Winter MHIKNET webinars and new recording of "The Perils of Predatory Publishing" now available!
by Orvie Dingwall 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

A few updates on the MHIKNET fall and winter education series! * A recording of today's session The Perils of Predatory Publishing is now available at www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> * Our next online session is December 11 on Improving Your PubMed Search Skills. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3752602784638248195> * You can also view, and register for, our Winter 2018 sessions, www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/mhiknet [mhiknet logo 1]

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MHIKNET Education Session Webinar - "The Perils of Predatory Journals" - Nov. 22
by Maureen Babb 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

Hello Everyone, Please join us for our latest webinar, "The Perils of Predatory Journals," this Wednesday! The Perils of Predatory Journals November 22nd, 2017 – Online – Register at: http://<http://bit.ly/2AmjUfj>bit.ly/2AmjUfj<http://bit.ly/2AmjUfj> 11:00 am – Noon Predatory journals are the fake news of the medical literature, publishing false or sub-par research for a fee. They’ve become more prevalent in recent years, and researchers and clinicians must be on guard to avoid using or publishing in them. In this session, you will learn about the nature of predatory journals, how they’re affecting the medical literature, and how to identify and avoid them. In this session, we will also address fake news more generally, and teach you how to distinguish between genuine and fake news stories. Maureen Babb, MLIS MHIKNET Librarian for Manitoba Health

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Announcing the Winter 2018 MHIKNET Education Session Lineup!
by Maureen Babb 15 Nov '17

15 Nov '17

Hello Everyone! MHIKNET is pleased to announce our new lineup of education sessions for Winter 2018: We have four new sessions for you, and one session back by popular demand. Hope to see you there! KEEPING CURRENT WITH THE LITERATURE January 9th (in person) | January 19th (online) 1:30 – 2:30 pm 1:00 – 2:00 pm Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2iGcGvr>bit.ly/2iGcGvr<http://bit.ly/2iGcGvr> Learn how to keep on top of the latest developments in your field – and how to have customized article lists delivered right to your inbox! GOOGLING FOR GOOD EVIDENCE – Back by Popular Demand! January 16th (in person) | January 24th (online) 11:00 am – Noon 11:00 am – Noon Register Here: http<http://bit.ly/2iGdEYB>://<http://bit.ly/2iGdEYB>bit.ly/2iGdEYB<http://bit.ly/2iGdEYB> Join us to improve your Googling! In this session, you will learn advanced search techniques for Google and Google Scholar! HEALTHCARE APPS February 6th (in person) | February 14th (online) 11:00 am – Noon 1:30 – 2:30 pm Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2iHTptl>bit.ly/2iHTptl<http://bit.ly/2iHTptl> Your phones and tablets can be powerful healthcare tools – learn about the latest and greatest healthcare apps, including UpToDate! REFERENCE MANAGEMENT March 8th (in person) | March 21st (online) 2:00 – 3:00 pm 10:30 – 11:30 am Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2zswn3H>bit.ly/2zswn3H<http://bit.ly/2zswn3H> Juggling references and trying to keep citations straight? Learn about tools to keep your references organized, including EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero. CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF EVIDENCE April 17th (in person) | April 30th (online) 11:00 am – Noon 2:00 – 3:00 pm Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2hUzTKB>bit.ly/2hUzTKB<http://bit.ly/2hUzTKB> Working with evidence means assessing its quality – learn techniques to critically appraise the information you use everyday! In person sessions are held at 300 Carlton, room 2026 and do not require registration Maureen Babb, MLIS MHIKNET Librarian for Manitoba Health

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Webinar - The Perils of Predatory Journals!
by Maureen Babb 08 Nov '17

08 Nov '17

Join us for MHIKNET's latest education session: The Perils of Predatory Journals The Perils of Predatory Journals November 22nd, 2017 – Online – Register at: http://<http://bit.ly/2AmjUfj>bit.ly/2AmjUfj<http://bit.ly/2AmjUfj> 11:00 am – Noon Predatory journals are the fake news of the medical literature, publishing false or sub-par research for a fee. They’ve become more prevalent in recent years, and researchers and clinicians must be on guard to avoid using or publishing in them. In this session, you will learn about the nature of predatory journals, how they’re affecting the medical literature, and how to identify and avoid them. In this session, we will also address fake news more generally, and teach you how to distinguish between genuine and fake news stories. Those of you at Manitoba Health may wish to join us for our in person version of the session, on November 14th at 11:00 am, 300 Carlton, room 2026. Maureen Babb, MLIS MHIKNET Librarian for Manitoba Health

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