workshops at the library

Each quarter, we offer several free workshops for students, campus and community members. The workshops are designed to help you learn to use library resources more effectively, easily and efficiently. You'll get an overview on a specific resource and then have a chance to practice with a librarian's help. All workshops are fifty minutes and require no advance sign-up. Workshops are held in LIB105.



Finding information for your research paper

Thurs, Jan 21
2-2:50pm

 

 

 

 The library can help you find a broad range of sources like books, journal articles and visual materials. Impress your instructor with databases like CQ Researcher and Opposing Viewpoints.

Reference tools: get reliable information quickly

Fri, Jan 22
11-11:50am

 

 

 

 

 Specialized dictionaries and encyclopedias in print and online can help you get a quick start on answers to your research questions. Find out what's available to save you time.

Using the library catalog

Monday, Jan 25
2-2:50pm

 

 

 

 

 The library catalog has thousands of books, e-books, videos, links and more. Learn how to maximize your searching to find what you need.

Library databases for beginners

Thurs, Jan 28
1-1:50pm

 

 

 We have access to dozens of databases, and they are the portals to thousands of online resources, like magazines, newspapers, multimedia sites and more. Learn how to search our electronic resources for your research needs.

Discover the social Web "2.0"

Mon, Feb 1
1-1:50pm

 

 

 wikis, blogs, rss feeds, social networking, tagging and bookmarks...what does it all mean? How can it make your life, your work and your job easier? This one hour workshop will get you started and show you how.

Writing Citations

Thurs, Feb 4
2-2:50pm

 

 

 

 Do you have to write a bibliography for your research paper? Not sure when you need to cite your sources? Wondering how to write citations for online sources? Get answers to all your questions about bibliographies and citations.

Simply Map: finding statistics and census data

Thurs, Feb 11
1-1:50pm

 

 

 Simply Map is a database that allows you to tailor your search for data to a particular geographic area. Learn how to use this tool to add timely information to your reports and papers.