Calder Communications (2024-present) subjectId: 683526

Python for Data Analysis
This workshop is an introduction to data analysis using the programming language Python and the Jupyter environment. The basics of using Python for data analysis are covered, including using Jupyter, importing data, using popular libraries such as pandas and NumPy, data visualization and saving/exporting. Monday, September 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Introduction to REDCap and its Data Management Capabilities
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a Web-based application that allows you to quickly build and manage databases and online surveys. The first half of the workshop will show you how to: build forms to enter data extracted from any source; use it as a survey platform; produce online summary statistics and graphics; make analyzable, anonymized datasets; export data to Excel and major statistical packages like R, SAS, SPSS, STATA, and other basic concepts. The second part of this workshop will share best practices for research data management within the REDCap application. Building upon concepts from the first half of the workshop, the second half will provide guidance on using REDCap’s tools and applications to: protect sensitive data; appropriately name variables; assess data quality; and prepare data to be shared. Monday, September 28, 2026, 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Analyzing Public Health Trends and Community Needs Using GIS Analysis and Visualization
Learn how to use spatial data to track disease, find vulnerable populations, and plan community programs. This is a hands-on workshop and the instructor will lead you step-by-step through the workflow: learn how to turn patient addresses into map points privately complying with HIPAA, find statistically significant clusters of diseases, map the population living within walking distance or a drive-time of local clinics, rank neighborhoods by socioeconomic parameters or environmental parameters. Find associations between parameters and disease clusters. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Introduction to the Calder Medical Library
This session will help you explore the resources, services, and expertise available through the Calder Medical Library. Discover essential library resources, including biomedical databases, the library catalog, research guides, and citation management tools. Learn about the Evidence Synthesis Review Service and other library services available to enhance your research, including remote access, interlibrary loan, poster design and printing, and personalized guidance from medical librarians.  Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Artificial Intelligence: Create Effective Generative AI Prompts for Your Research
Gain practical, hands-on experience in refining your prompts for AI tools to generate more tailored outputs for your research needs. Discover how adjusting your prompt by rephrasing, adding context, or specifying intent can dramatically improve the quality of your AI-generated responses. Monday, October 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Cite it Right: Using Zotero to Cite Your Sources
Do you ever get stressed when you finish writing your paper and remember you still have to cite? Come learn about the amazing citation manager Zotero and have all of your citations magically cited before your very eyes. This workshop is perfect for new or beginner users of citation managers. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

SPSS Basics for Research and Data Analysis
This workshop is designed for new SPSS users. It provides an introduction to the SPSS software program, including its software environment, importing data, descriptive statistics, transforming variables, selecting and splitting data, and visualization. Wednesday, October  14, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Data Visualization with R
This workshop will focus on creating visualizations using R packages like ggplot2. This covers basic plots and best practices in data visualization. Some experience with R is preferred. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

PubMed in Practice
The PubMed in Practice workshop will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn how to use the PubMed database to search for biomedical and health sciences research articles. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in a small group activity to get hands on experience searching in the database. They will leave the workshop with the knowledge and skills to search, save, and export their results to use for their research needs. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Panel Presentation: Open Access and the Cost of Knowledge
The University of Miami Libraries welcomes you to a panel presentation and discussion of Open Access publishing topics including publication resources and venues, financial support for authors, copyright and authors’ rights, public access policies and regulatory compliance, research impact and visibility, and open data. This hybrid event will take place on Friday, October 23 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm in the Fifth Floor Auditorium of the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building and Online via Zoom.  Register Today.

ETD Writing Resources Workshop (Virtual)
Knowing the requirements that graduate students must fulfill in order to complete the electronic thesis and dissertation (ETD) submission process is key to a successful experience. Students join representatives from the Graduate School, University Libraries, and the Writing Center for presentations about on-campus writing resources and the online submission process. Both sessions (9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) will be the same.  Note: This event is open only to University of Miami enrolled graduate students. Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Morning Session: 9:30am – 10:30am (Register), Afternoon Session: 4:30pm -5:30pm (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Health Sciences Resource Fair at Calder Library, October 1, 2026, 10am – 3pm
Beginning this fall as an annual tradition, the Calder Resource Fair brings together faculty, staff, and students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Health System, the Veterans Administration, and UHealth for an engaging showcase of innovative technologies and library services. Held on the first floor of the Calder Library, the event features dozens of exhibitors, including publishers, database providers, librarians, and library staff, highlighting resources that support everything from surgical education to research excellence. Attendees can enjoy interactive activities such as the Resource Fair Scavenger Hunt, raffle prizes, swag bags, and refreshments while discovering the many tools, services, and expertise available through Calder Library. (More information)

Cite it Right: Using EndNote to Cite Your Sources
Do you ever get stressed when you finish writing your paper and remember you still have to cite? Come learn about amazing citation managers and have all of your citations magically cited before your very eyes. This workshop is perfect for new or beginner users of citation managers. In the session you will learn the basic features of the citation manager EndNote. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Using AI for Research
This workshop focuses on best practices for integrating AI into research. Participants will learn how to define research goals, choose appropriate AI tools, prioritize ethics, and interpret results. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

Getting Started with R for Data Analysis
R is an open-source software environment for statistical computing and graphics. This workshop is designed to introduce R, RStudio, and R Markdown. You will learn to install R packages and utilize their functionalities for exploratory data analysis (EDA). It covers basic data types, importing data, cleaning and plotting data, and analyzing relationships between variables. Previous experience with R is not necessary. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Register).  Complete list of fall semester offerings.

2026 Resource Fair
Join the Calder Library for a Resource Fair on Thursday, October 1st from 10am to 3pm on the first floor collaboration room. The event will feature publishers, database providers, librarians, and library staff, highlighting resources that support everything from surgical education to research excellence. Attendees can participate in activities like the Resource Fair Scavenger Hunt, win raffle prizes, and grab swag bags and refreshments while discovering the many tools, services, and expertise available through Calder Library. More information

Library Closed – July 3rd & 4th
In observance of Independence Day, the Calder Library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th.  Regular hours will resume on Sunday, July 5th.

3rd Annual 2026 Global Health & Surgery Conference
This conference will take place on April 25, 2026 from 8am - 3pm, at the Lois Pope Life Center, bringing together experts and learners to address complex medical cases in resource-limited environments. The event features keynote speakers, research presentations, hands-on simulations, and surgical skills training focused on topics like trauma care, airway management, and health equity. Attendance is free, and participants can register in advance.  more information.

Introduction to GraphPad Prism
This workshop is designed to introduce you to GraphPad Prism software. Prism is a statistical software that follows a drop-down menu-based interface to conduct data analysis. This workshop will cover topics on navigating the menu, importing data, selecting data tables, creating graphs, and data analysis. Thursday, Apr. 9, 5:30-7pm (register).  full list of webinars

Layal Hneiny: New President of FHSLA
Layal Hneiny, MLIS, MPH-HMP, AHIP, the Clinical Research Librarian at Calder Library, received her gavel on February 28, 2026, at the annual meeting of the Florida Health Sciences Library Association (FHSLA) (more information).

Calder Librarians: Lightning Talk at the FHSLA Conference
Calder Librarians, Layal, Jay, and Diana presented “Enhancing Community Health with DOCS: A Librarian’s Role in Patient Education” at the Florida Health Sciences Library Association 2026 Annual Meeting on February 27, 2026, in St. Augustine, FL. (more information)

Jay Usseglio: Poster Presentation at the Innovations in Medical Education Conference
Jay Usseglio, MPH, the Education and Outreach Librarian at the Calder Library presented a poster entitled “Medical Student Assessment of Evidence-Based Practice Search Strategies in a Library Instructions Session: Evaluating Published, Generative AI, and Peer Techniques” at the Innovations in Medical Education Conference on March 26, 2026 (more information).

Library Closed May 25
In observance of Memorial Day, the Calder Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.  Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

SPSS Basics for Research and Data Analysis
This workshop is designed for new SPSS users. It provides an introduction to the SPSS software program, including its software environment, importing data, descriptive statistics, transforming variables, selecting and splitting data, and visualization. Wednesday, Apr. 8, 12-1:30pm (register).  full list of webinars

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: An Introduction
This workshop aims to provide a basic understanding of the key steps involved in conducting a systematic review and a meta-analysis, with a primary focus on meta-analysis. This workshop will guide participants through the systematic review and meta-analysis process and highlight the essential steps required to conduct a high-quality study. Tuesday, Mar. 31, 5:30-7pm (register). full list of webinars

EndNote Essentials
Learn how to use the EndNote citation management tool to collect, organize, and store references. Collaborate and screen with colleagues and format citations in Microsoft Word for assignments and publications. This session introduces key features that help streamline the research and writing process for academic work. Thursday, Mar. 26, 5:30-7pm (register). full list of webinars

Research Sprints Program
Is your team stuck on a research project? Let us help you get your research running! Leverage the expertise of librarians & specialists to enhance and enrich your research. Save the date for the upcoming 2026 Research Sprints application.  Applications accepted from Mar. 1-31, 2026.  Check out past research sprints and eligibility/application requirements.

SPSS Basics for Research and Data Analysis
This workshop is designed for new SPSS users. It provides an introduction to the SPSS software program, including its software environment, importing data, descriptive statistics, transforming variables, selecting and splitting data, and visualization. Tuesday, Mar. 3, 5:30-7pm (register). full list of webinars

Creating Interactive Maps with ArcGIS Online
This workshop will introduce you to ArcGIS Online, ESRI’s cloud-based mapping and analysis platform. You will quickly create maps by dropping in your spreadsheet and mashing it up with other location data included in ArcGIS Online. You will also learn how to create basic mapping web apps. Wednesday, Mar. 4, 5:30-7pm (register).  full list of webinars

Free Notary Services at Calder
Notary Services are available Monday through Friday from 8am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. UM identification required. Contact Kenya Jean-Francois for more information at 305-243-6403 or email her at mkv10@med.miami.edu.

It’s Puzzle Time at Calder!
Tired from studying? Unwind, take a break, and have some puzzle time at Calder! Visit the first floor.

Getting Started with R for Data Analysis
R is an open-source software environment for statistical computing and graphics. This workshop is designed to introduce R, RStudio, and R Markdown. Previous experience with R is not necessary. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5:30-7pm (register) and Thursday, Feb. 19, 12-1:30pm (register).

Data Visualization with R
This workshop will focus on creating visualizations using R packages such as ggplot2. This covers basic plots and best practices in data visualization. Some experience with R is preferred. Monday, Feb. 23, 5:30-7pm (register).

Open Journal Finder is a search-based tool that helps researchers identify where they can publish Open Access under their institution's Read & Publish deal.  Access today.

Moms in Medicine: Navigating Mental Health Challenges
The Louis Calder Memorial Library at the UM Miller School of Medicine hosted a book talk by Dr. Sarah El Yaman for her new book, Moms in Medicine: Navigating Mental Health Challenges on January 14, 2026. We invite you to watch the  recording and learn more!

Love Data Week! Feb. 9-13
Discover the journey of data from collection to preservation and join us for interactive activities, ORCID sign-ups, and fun giveaways.
Richter Library: Feb. 9-12 / Calder Library: Feb. 11, 11am – 2pm / Rosenstiel Library: Feb. 12, 11am-2pm.

Faculty Writing Retreat: Jan 16 & 23
Come together with your peers to advance your path to publication!  This is a two part event that will offer support, feedback, community, and resources to help you achieve your publication goals.  Jan 16 & 23, 12-5pm, Rosenstiel Medical Science Bldg., Room 2127A/B.  Lunch provided.  Register Today!

Moms in Medicine: Navigating Mental Health Challenges
During this in-person/online presentation, Dr. Sarah El Yemen will explore the mental and emotional challenges faced by mothers working in health care and the often-overlooked impact of balancing clinical responsibilities with family life. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:15pm.  Register Today!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the Calder Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

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18th Biennial Ralph H. Ruth F. Gross Endowed Lecture
Dr. Seixas shared an inspiring, future-focused vision for building a “glocal” approach to health through data, discovery, and human-centered innovation on November 20, 2025. More information and photos / lecture recording

Library Closed Nov. 27
The Calder Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.  Please be aware that the library will reopen Friday, Nov. 28 with no library desk services.


Step Into the Stories of Indigenous Communities!
Enjoy the current display at Calder of art honoring Native American Heritage Month (Nov. 1-21). Also, join us for an immersive virtual reality experience on November 18, 2025, between 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. For more information on art display, contact the Assistant Dean for Community Engagement Office at communityengagement@med.miami.edu

18th Biennial Ralph H. and Ruth F. Gross Endowed Lecture
Innovation with Purpose: Reimagining Health for All in the Age of Technology, presented by Dr. Azizi A. Seixas, who shares a bold vision for building a “glocal” future through data, discovery, and human-centered progress. Event is free, in person or online, on Thursday, November 20, at 4:30pm-6:30pm. Information and registration page

Creating Interactive Maps with ArcGIS Online
This workshop will introduce you to ArcGIS Online a cloud-based mapping and analysis app.  Wednesday, September 10, 2:00-3:30 pm at the Digital Scholars Computer Lab, Richter Library, 3rd Floor, Coral Gables, FL (register)


Now Open: Elia Café at Calder
Enjoy smoothies, breakfast, sandwiches, and Greek and Mediterranean favorites. For online menu click here. Call 305-639-8286 to order ahead. Open daily 7:00am – 7:00pm.


Prof. Usseglio Joins Our Team!
We are pleased to announce that John (Jay) Usseglio has joined the Department of Learning, Research, and Clinical Information Services at the Louis Calder Memorial Library as the new Education and Outreach Librarian.


All Courses from August to October were featured.
Example: Introduction to SPSS
This workshop is designed for new SPSS users. It provides an introduction to the SPSS software program, including its software environment, importing data, descriptive statistics, transforming variables, selecting and splitting data, and visualization. Thursday, September 18, 5:30-7:00pm (register).Introduction to SPSS
This workshop is designed for new SPSS users. It provides an introduction to the SPSS software program, including its software environment, importing data, descriptive statistics, transforming variables, selecting and splitting data, and visualization. Thursday, September 18, 5:30-7:00pm (register).

Introduction to SPSS
This workshop is designed for new SPSS users. It provides an introduction to the SPSS software program, including its software environment, importing data, descriptive statistics, transforming variables, selecting and splitting data, and visualization. Thursday, September 18, 5:30-7:00pm (register).


Florida’s First ANCC Magnet with Distinction
UHealth has achieved Florida’s first American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet with Distinction, placing it among the top 1% U.S. hospitals with this recognition.  Read more

Labor Day / Library Closed
In observance of Labor Day, the Calder Library will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.  Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.


Visual DX
VisualDx is a clinical decision support system (CDSS) software designed to assist medical practitioners, especially in dermatology, with differential diagnosis. Explore today!

4th of July  Celebration
In observance of  Independence Day, the Calder Library will be closed on Friday, July 4.  Regular hours will resume on Saturday, July 5.

Language Learning Made Easy!
Mango Languages contains more than 70 world languages and dialects, English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests.

Juneteenth Celebration
In observance of Juneteenth, the Calder Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19.  Regular hours will resume on Friday, June 20.

Library Closed May 26
In observance of Memorial Day, the Calder Library will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025.  Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.


Clinical Capsules Learning Modules
Clinical Capsules is a new series of clinical learning modules that cover individual diseases and disorders organized within 14 volumes, spanning across organ systems and specialties. Tailored specifically for students preparing for rotations, the Shelf, and USMLE exams.

HSTalks: Multimedia Lectures
HSTalks provides access to world class lectures by leading authorities from around the globe, in one online resource - wherever, whenever and as often as is wanted. Check out today!


Lockers Now Available!
Lockers are now available on the first floor of the library.  Please ask for more information at the Access Services Desk.

LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an on-demand learning solution designed to help you gain new professional skills and advance your career. Choose from over 5,000 video tutorials covering business, creative, and technology topics.


New Instructional and Information Services Librarian
Calder Library is pleased to announce that Manuel (Manny) Pasos has joined the Department of Learning, Research, and Clinical Information Services as the new Instructional and Information Services Librarian.

Research Sprints
Research Sprints offer UM faculty and staff the opportunity to partner with a team of library experts on a component of their broader projects. Get more information today!

New Market Café Hours
The Market Café, located in the Calder Library, will now be open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 11:00pm.


Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
The library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
 

Labor Day Library Closed
The Medical Library will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd.


Publishing Your Research?
UM Libraries have established publishing agreements which provide researchers with qualifying articles the possibility of Article Processing Funding (APC). Please visit the UM Libraries Open Access Funding Guide for more information.

JoVE Videos Now Available
Through your University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Calder Library, you have full access to JoVE. JoVE's instructional videos combine high-impact animations with real-life experimentation to help accelerate learning, refresh skill sets independently and streamline training efficiencies.


Notary Services at Calder
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-1:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm Note: Hours subject to change Contact us for more information at: calderlibraryadmin@med.miami.edu

Residents
See the Library's Guide for Residents to discover resources that will assist you during your residency.

Faculty Writing Retreat

*designed by Kelsa Bartley