This one hour and fifteen-minute online training will provide an overview of databases and author profile websites to help locate experts in a research field. During this training, the instructor will review how to use tools to locate authors related to a specific topic, find algorithmically generated author profiles, and how to find author-maintained profiles.
Training Program
NIH Library Training Program.
SciFinder and BioFinder: Advanced Strategies for Researchers
This one hour and a half online training introduces advanced strategies in CAS SciFinder and BioFinder, two powerful research platforms for exploring chemical and biological information. Attendees will learn how to apply sophisticated search techniques, interpret complex datasets, and investigate reaction mechanisms in detail. The session will emphasize how BioFinder’s unique features integrate biological insights with chemical data, enabling researchers to connect structures, reactions, and experimental findings with broader biological contexts.
Statistical Considerations in Preparing Your Paper
In partnership with the NIH Clinical Center's Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology Service (BCES), the NIH Library is offering this two-hour online training to assist researchers in writing a manuscript. Participants will become familiar with statistical issues that can arise as well as recommendations to prevent them. Most of the examples will be related to clinical research; however, anyone can benefit from the tips shared.
Statistical Inference: Frequentist Approach Part 1 of 2
In partnership with the NIH Clinical Center's Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology Service (BCES), the NIH Library is offering this two-part online training for non-statisticians interested in understanding the basic, intuitive thinking behind the two schools of statistical inference: frequentist (known as classical) and Bayesian.
Taming Messy Data: Practical R Wrangling with the Tidyverse
This one and a half hour online training equips participants with powerful data wrangling techniques using R and the tidyverse ecosystem. The tidyverse is a cohesive ecosystem of R packages designed to make data science workflows more intuitive and efficient through consistent syntax and design principles. Designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this training addresses the challenges posed by messy datasets.
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to
Tips for Getting Started with SAS Training
This one-hour online training will cover how to sign up and access complimentary SAS training resources available to NIH and HHS employees. The instructor will demonstrate how to enroll in recommended SAS 9.4 trainings.
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
Enroll in recommended SAS 9.4 trainings
Training & Events
Let the NIH Library help you improve your searching, reference management skills, data management and other work related skills.
Classes are free, hands-on, and open to NIH and HHS staff. Attend virtually (when offered) or on-site in the NIH Library Training Room, Building 10 Clinical Center, near the South Entrance. In addition to on-site and webinar training, we offer self-paced online tutorials. These tutorials cover a variety of topics. Our most popular tutorials are listed below.
Training Program
The NIH Library Training Program delivers specialized trainings to NIH Researchers, trainees, staff, and select HHS agencies without dedicated libraries. Our program is dedicated to supporting the research needs of our customers and enhancing their use of library-provided products, databases and select open-source tools.
Cost
The NIH Library Training Program is free to attend.
Using Covidence for Conducting Your Review
This one and a half hour online training in the NIH Library Evidence Synthesis Review series provides an overview on how to use Covidence, a web-based tool, for your review. The training covers the basic features of Covidence, including set-up, importing and exporting records, screening, data collection, and risk of bias assessment.
By the end of this training attendees will be able to:
Where can I find help on searching PubMed?
NLM has comprehensive online help available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK3830/?depth=2
There is an online tutorial at https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/pubmedtutorial/cover.html
Working with Large Datasets in SAS: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices
This one-hour online training, provided by a presenter from SAS, will review general best coding practices for SAS 9.4 that, when processing large data, will speed up performance.
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
Identify best practices in using PROC SQL and DATA Step in working with large data
Writing and Publishing Your Review
This one-hour online training in the NIH Library Evidence Synthesis Review series provides an overview of the reporting guidelines used for writing your review manuscript including how to structure the manuscript and select an appropriate journal for submission.
By the end of this training attendees will be able to:
Understand the importance of using a guideline for writing the review
Writing Classes and Resources from the NIH Library
Sharpen your writing and publishing skills with expert-led classes from the NIH Library, designed specifically for researchers.