Basic Information Skills. This self-directed workbook covers the basics of Internet resources as related to the health sciences disciplines. Using Netscape, participants will learn how to access Internet sites, print and download information, evaluate Internet sites and effectively utilize the Internet search engines. Some fees may apply. Instructors who wish to integrate Internet searching in their course can obtain workbooks at no charge for their class.
Librarians can give assistance in designing Internet based assignments.
Experience with Windows or its equivalent is an asset. One hour hands-on workshop to explore the basic capabilities of this bibliographic management software. Create your own database of citations pertinent to your research, and automatically generate bibliographies in specific journal formats. Library Skills and Information Literacy Sessions for Your Class Bracken Library was the first Health Science Library in Canada to provide curriculum integrated information literacy courses for medical students. Since the programme's beginning in 1991, it has been expanded to include all of the health sciences programmes at varying levels of curriculum integration and instruction.