LIBRARY SKILLS COURSE

Author: Lisa Beinhoff, Ph.D., MLS, AHIP
TTUHSC El Paso Library
Medical Education Building (MEB)
5001 El Paso Drive, Room 2100
El Paso, Texas  79905
Office phone: 915.215.4306
Email: lisa.beinhoff@ttuhsc.edu;

Course Description

This course provides information on the approaches for how to access and navigate the TTUHSC El Paso library website.  The IFDP participants will be instructed on how to use the EndNote Online, and Cite While You Write plugin in MS Word document, how to write copyright permissions, and identify predatory publishers.

Course Delivery: Online, teleconferencing

Course Material: All course materials are included in the Canvas course

Course Textbook/Materials: Online

 Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Know the basics on how to access and navigate the library website.
• Know how to browse the library databases for journals and books.
• At the end of the session, participants will be able to know the features and use of EndNote Online as well as create a personal account.
• By the end of this section, participants will be able to collect references in different ways and organize group of references in EndNote Online.
• By the end of this session, participants will be able to use some functions of Cite While You Write plugin in MS Word document.
• By the end of the session, participants will be able to apply the basic information on copyright, steps needed to follow to seek copyright permission, and the difference between copying and linking and protecting your intellectual property.
• Know how what is a predatory journal and how you can recognize a predatory journal.

 

Course Organization

This course is organized into six  learning modules, found on the course menu under the section “Modules.” Upon completion of the quizzes, you will submit a Course Evaluation Survey, and will receive a respective number of CME/CNE credit hours.

 

Library Skills Course Outline

This course includes seven modules for the preparation of adult learning courses, modules and sessions. Within each module there are multiple topics.

• Module #1: Resources for Online Learning and Teaching
  • About the library
  • eBooks
  • eJournals

 

• Module #2: Endnote for Literature Citation Management
  • How to create an Endnote account and use Endnote Online?
  • How to collect references in Endnote Online?
  • How to organize references in Endnote Online?
  • Use of Cite While You Write plugin in MS Word

 

• Module #3: Library Resources for Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
  • Definition of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
  • Importance of EBM
  • EBM strategy using PICO and PICOTT to answer clinical questions

 

• Module #4: Bibliometrics and Identifying Predatory Publishers
  • Bibliometrics
  • Identifying Predatory Publishers

 

• Module #5: Copyright
  • Copyright Permissions
  • Purpose, character of use and nature of copyright work
  • Fair use
  • Fair use factors and digital resources

 

• Module #6: Predatory Journals 

 

Course Organization: The Library Skills course is available online and via teleconferencing.

Technical Requirements:

• • Internet access - preferably high speed (for accessing Canvas)
  • TTUHSC El Paso e-mail
  • Microsoft Office (download from TTUHSC El Paso eRaider)
  • WebEx (download from TTUHSC El Paso eRaider)
  • Adobe Reader (download from Adobe.com)
  • Flash Player (download from Adobe Flash Player)
  • Audio and video playing capabilities (for watching/listening to course content)
  • Web camera and microphone (for synchronous virtual meetings)
  • PDF app (scanning of hand written documentation for graded assignments)

 

Technical Skill Requirements:

• • Using a word processor
  • Using email for communication, attaching documents in email
  • Internet search engines and browsers
  • Familiarity with Canvas

 

Assignments and Grading:

• • For each module in the course, you will complete a Self-Check Quiz. You must score 80% on each quiz. You will have three attempts for each quiz.

 

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism

TTUHSC EP Institutional Student Handbook: Code of Professional and Academic Conduct 2020-2021

https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Institutional-Handbook-2020-2021.pdf  ; pages 17-20.

 

“Academic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the learner (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor) or the attempt to commit such an act. If a learner is involved in any form of academic misconduct and is proven that the action took place, the instructor may initiate a disciplinary action.

 

Special Needs (TTUHSC EP HSCEP OP: 77.14, Students with Disabilities ( https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/77/op7714.pdf ) also HSCEP OP: Online and Distance Education https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/59/op5902.pdf )

 

Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. TTUHSC EP Office of Academic and Disability Support Services, Hector Noriega, MA, Assistant Director for Academic and Disability Support Services, hector.noriega@ttuhsc.edu , 915-215-6018.

 

Religious Observances (TTUHSC EP HSCEP OP: 77.12, Religious Holy Day Observance and Need for Student Absence ( https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/77/op7712.pdf )

 

"Religious holy day" means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code §11.20.A learner who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A learner who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence.

 

Instructor’s Expectations

You will be expected to log into the Canvas course regularly to be aware of possible announcements/reminders and to pace your progress in the course. Course participants are expected to maintain an online environment conducive to learning, which includes “netiquette” (Internet etiquette). The following site includes basic rules for Online Discussion Netiquette. Ensure that your e-mail messages, discussion board postings, and other electronic communications are thoughtful. Diverse opinions we welcome in this course. The following are prohibited:

• • making offensive remarks in e-mail or the discussion board
  • using inappropriate language or discussing inappropriate topics online
  • spamming
  • hacking,
  • using TTUHSC El Paso or Canvas e-mail or discussion board for commercial purposes
  • using all caps (considered shouting in online communications)
  • cyber-bullying or online harassment of any type

 

Communication Plan

• • You may expect a reply from the instructor within two business days.
  • Please use the Canvas course message tool or the TTUHSC El Paso email system for all communication.

 

Technical Difficulties

1. Online Help
2. Computer problems
3. Server problems
4. Lost/corrupt/disappeared files

 

Technical Support

• TTUHSC EP Canvas/IT support

https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/curriculum/itresources.aspx

• Contact Help Desk

https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso/it/institutional-technology-services/computer-support-services/contact.aspx

• Hours and Contact Info

https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso/it/institutional-technology-services/computer-support-services/contact.aspx

 

Telephone

Call 915-215-4111

Option 1: Helpdesk
Option 2: Classroom Technology
Option 3: EMR

 

E-mail

Submit your question to  elp.helpdesk@ttuhsc.edu
Provide as much detail as possible.

 

Walk-in

CSB Basement, Rm B-08A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MEB 2nd floor, Rm 2160
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Library Skills Course Contact Information:

 

Instructor:  Lisa Beinhoff, PhD, MLS, AHIP

Managing Director - Librarian

 

Office: 5001 El Paso Dr., MEB, 2^nd Floor, El Paso 79905

Office Phone: 915 215 4382; 915 215 4206

Email: lisa.beinhoff@ttuhsc.edu

 

Office hours: By appointment

 

Support	Name/Family Name	E-mail
eLearning Innovation Team (Lead Analysts)	Raul Alvarez Lopez, BS Marco A. Rodriguez, MS, MEd	raul.alvarez@ttuhsc.edu  marcoa.rodgriguez@ttuhsc.edu
Administrative Support	Consuelo Rosales, BS	consuelo.rosales@ttuhsc.edu

 

Disclosure

This syllabus is intended to give the participant guidance in what is covered during the IFDP 20 and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the OFD reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the program needs arise or change.