CeRIS
Upcoming training courses organised by CeRIS in september and october
- Bibliographic tools put to the test, Friday September 11, 2026 from 9.30 to 11.30am* (open to French- and English-speakers, remotely)
The aim of bibliography management software is to simplify the task of managing bibliographical references for scientists writing articles. With a host of software available – including EndNote, JabRef, Mendeley and Zotero –, how can you tell which will be best suited to your needs?
The workshop will help you find your way around bibliography management software by presenting the specific features of each of these tools.
This workshop is aimed at all those looking for guidance in choosing bibliography management software or switching to a new tool.
It is open to French- and English-speakers and will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
View the CeRIS training calendar
For more informations: biblioformation@pasteur.fr
* Paris time
PubMed/My NCBI, Thursday September 17, 2026 from 2 to 5pm* (in French, in-person training)
Anyone can find their way around the basics of PubMed, but we are offering you the chance to go further by getting to know the ins and outs of the tool and making the best use of the features and tips available. You will learn about all the possibilities related to your personal My NCBI account.
Aims of the training:
• Master the features of PubMed
• Evaluate the relevance of results by interpreting the search strategy applied by PubMed
• Customize PubMed features by creating and configuring a My NCBI account
This training session is aimed at anyone who has to perform searches in PubMed.
The training is aimed at beginners, those who already know how to find their way around PubMed and those with more advanced knowledge of the tool.
It will take place face-to-face and in French.
Consult the detailed programCheck out the CeRIS training calendar
More information: biblioformation@pasteur.fr
* Paris time
• Zotero, Friday October 2, 2026 from 5 to 7pm* (in English, remote training)
Zotero is a free open-source bibliography management application.
Come along and discover the features that you can use to manage your bibliographical references in a simple, intuitive way – and find out what sets Zotero apart from other tools.
Aims of the training:
Importing references
Managing references
Inserting references in a Word document
Sharing references with the Groups function
This training session is aimed at anyone who needs to manage or format bibliographical references and more generally wants to find out how Zotero works.
It will take place remotely (via Microsoft Teams) in English.
An attendance certificate will be provided on request.
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Consult the detailed programCheck out the CeRIS training calendar
More informationbiblioformation@pasteur.fr
* Paris time
Submitting publications to HAL-Pasteur, Tuesday October 6, 2026 from 2pm to 4pm* (in French, remote training)
In thispractical training course, youwill explore the structure and workings of HAL, the French national platform for submitting, sharing and consulting scientific publications, sothatyou can learn to use it as effectively as possible.
Aims of the training
The course will help youto:
Understand how HAL works
Manage youraccount, profile and researcher ID on the platform
Use the search and export functions
Submityour publications to HAL-Pasteur
Topics covered
The terminology and context of open access
The Institut Pasteur'spolicy for submitting publications to HAL-Pasteur
The structure and workings of HAL
Exploring the user interface:searching and exporting
Managingyourresearcher digital ID in HAL
Submitting publications to HAL-Pasteur, best practices and possibilities
The HCERES tool and HAL
The training is open to all withoutanypriorrequirements.
It willtake place remotely (via Microsoft Teams) and in French.
Consult the detailed programCheck out the CeRIS training calendar
More informationbiblioformation@pasteur.fr
* Paris time