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Orientation: Getting Started with Pratt Library

This guide is intended for new employees, those new to using library resources, and those interested in refreshing their knowledge of Pratt Library services and resources. The guide will provide an overview of the services and resources available from the

About Pratt Research Library

Pratt Library Mission Statement:  ​

Empowering our Cincinnati Children’s community to use information efficiently, effectively, and ethically to improve child health and transform the delivery of care.  ​

Foundational Principles / Values: ​

  • Community - We are passionate, curious, and patron focused as we support world-class research to improve child health through knowledge sharing and innovation.    ​

  • Connection - We serve as a bridge between information and our Cincinnati Children’s community. We work closely with our trusted information and research partners at Cincinnati Children’s, the University of Cincinnati, and OhioLink to provide research forward resources and instruction.   ​

  • Access - We seamlessly provide access to credible information and facilitate our users' learning through reference and instruction services.  

Contact Pratt Research Library

Pratt Library Staff members are available via email, phone, and by appointment. Please contact us at with any reference or general questions!

 

Email us: prattlibrary@cchmc.org
Call us: (513) 636-4320

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Pratt Library Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Office Location:
Burnet Campus, T Building Floor 2 Suite 435

Book Pick up and Return Boxes:

  • South East corner of T (Atrium, bottom of stairs) Floor 2 - Book pick-up and drop-off locker. 
  • D2 - Book return only. This box is located near the exit across from T Building & Shuttle stop.  As you enter D2, it is located downstairs in the left hallway.
  • Please refer to Pratt emails for specific instructions on pick-up and drop off options.

Access the Pratt Website

The Pratt Research Library is primarily virtual and our website can be accessed several ways:

Click on Pratt Library at the bottom of the main CenterLink page: http://centerlink.cchmc.org

 

 

 

 

 

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Go to directly to this page and bookmark it!: https://prattlibrary.cchmc.org

Current Classes and Training

Faculty and Employees can attend Pratt and UC Health Sciences Library (HSL) classes and training. 

  1. Pratt Library Orientation - Search by course name in Workday. Course is self-directed.
  2. RN Residents - On line training is available on our Evidence Based Literature Searching guide.
  3. Schedule a custom training session or workshop with your team using the link below.
  4. PubMed and EndNote: Search by course name in Workday to enroll.

Current schedule: (Subject to change. Please note that registration for all classes is through WorkDay. Please search for the appropriate class and register within WorkDay). 

PubMed Classes

  • January 14th, 2026, 1-2pm (virtual)
  • February 3rd, 2026, 11:30 - 12:30pm (virtual)
  • February 5th, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm (in-person)
  • March 3rd, 2026, 11:30 - 12:30pm (virtual)
  • April 1st, 2026, 11:30 - 12:30pm (virtual)
  • April 2nd, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00pm (in-person)

EndNote Classes

  • January 13th, 2026, 11:00-12:00pm (virtual)
  • February 10th, 2026, 11:00-12:00pm (virtual)
  • February 12th, 2026, 1:00-2:00pm (in-person)
  • March 17th, 2026, 10:00-11:00am (virtual)
  • March 26th, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm (in-person)
  • April 14th, 2026, 11:00-12:00pm (virtual)
  • April 23rd, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm (in-person)

Research Metrics for Admins

  • February 19th, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm (in-person)
  • April 9th, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm (in-person)

University of Cincinnati Health Sciences Library (HSL) offers workshops that are open to not only faculty but anyone interested. Please be aware most workshops are in-person in the HSL Troup Learning Space (G005G, 231 Albert Sabin Way).These workshops are open to anyone but you must sign up for a free account*. Some in person workshops of interest include:

  • Endnote
  • PubMed Basics
  • PubMed: Beyond the Basics
  • Introduction to Literature Searching

Visit UC Workshops for the complete list.

HSL also offers several self-paced modules:

  • Choosing a Citation Manager
  • How to: PubMed in 30 Minutes
  • Plagiarism: Why it Should Matter to You
  • Embase: Learn the Basics FAST
  • Evidence Based Medicine & Searching with PICO
  • Advanced Searching -- Learn the Tricks Librarians Use! 

Visit UC Library Self-Paced Modules for the complete list.

*To sign up for a workshop follow the directions below:

  1. Go to the UC Workshops website.
  2. Click 'Log in' (located on the top right of the screen under the UC logo).
    a. UC faculty or students choose 'Use UC Login'
    OR
    b. Guests choose 'External Login' and create a guest account which can be used to register for any workshop or event.

Please note: The title of the page states Faculty Development | One Stop but anyone can sign up to take a workshop.