This course is part of the Des Moines University Library Nerdfest Series.

Target Audience

Des Moines University faculty and staff. 

Objectives

By the end of class participants will be able to independently explain key concepts and/or perform the following skills as indicated by the observation of the instructor and student’s self-assessment:

• Identify the major free and commercial bibliographic management software programs
• Identify how to locate further information from the library: http://lib.dmu.edu/su/citationmgt
• Discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and features of the different software programs
  • Formatting accuracy 
  • Collaborating with colleagues who use the same software
  • Collaborating with colleagues who use a different software

Speaker

Rebecca Hines, MLIS
Education Librarian, Des Moines University

Ms. Hines indicated she has no financial relationships to disclose relevant to the content of this CME activity.

Educational Grants

No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity.

Continuing Education Credit

• DPM: Des Moines University (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 continuing education contact hour(s).
• MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and approves this live activity for 0.5 AOA Category 1-A CME credit(s).
• ​Other: This live activity is designated for 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.