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Resources for BCHS 2525: Introduction to Applied Research

Purpose of this LibGuide

This page was created to support BCHS 2525: Introduction to Applied Research.

Each tab has links to resources that will be useful throughout the research process to aid the identification of relevant research as well as improve the efficiency of writing paper, provide clarification on research methods, and provide guidance on assessing study execution quality.

HSLS & Falk Library

HSLS (Health Sciences Library System)

We provides services & resources to the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences:

  • Dental
  • Health & Rehab Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Public Health

Falk Library is the physical location for HSLS.  It is located at:

  • M722 Alan Magee Scaife Hall, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261

If coming from 5th Avenue: There is an entrance on Lothrop just before the intersection with Terrace. Look for the inset glass doors; once inside, veer right of the stairs.

If coming from Terrace: Go to the last set of doors before Lothrop. If you can take stairs, veer slightly to the right and go down 2 levels. Make a U-turn (left) to enter the Library. If you prefer/need an elevator, veer left of the stairs and go around the wall that is just past Panera. There is a hidden hallway in which you will find elevators. Go to level M.

The following information will help get you started:

For more information about HSLS, see the HSLS home page.

Library research assistance

Pitt Public Health Liaison

Helena VonVille, MLS, MPH is Liaison for Pitt Public Health. Consider her your personal librarian, regardless of whether you are an PH undergraduate in the BSPH program, in the PH Certificate program, working on your Master's or Doctoral degree, or one of the PH faculty. 

Helena can assist with:

  • Class research assignments
  • In-class lectures
  • Database searches
    • Background of a paper (including annotated bibliographies)
    • Master's essay or thesis
    • Dissertation
    • Manuscript background
  • Finding data for projects

You can contact Helena through:

HSLS: Ask A Librarian

The HSLS Ask A Librarian service is open 24/7 but is staffed only during HSLS operational hours. HSLS circulation staff received all questions sent through the form; librarians typically staff Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.

Helpful hint!

If you want assistance from Helena but can't remember her name, use the Ask A Librarian form and request that you be referred to the PH Librarian