The Chico Center Library offers drop-in workshops for students and faculty. Students receive an attendance slip and may get extra credit (with previous approval) from their instructors. Faculty can always earn Flex hours by attending. No appointment is necessary --- just drop in to the workshops listed below!
Click here to print the CHC drop-in workshop schedule.
Workshops for individuals or small groups at the Main Campus Library are available by appointment. Please contact Morgan Brynnan at 879-4020 to make an appointment.
Many workshops are also available online, as is the Research Paper Learning Module.
Call 879-4398 (CHC) or 879-4024 (Main) if you have any questions.
| FEBRUARY 2013 |
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2/11/13
Monday
2-3 PM
CHC 232
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Library Online Resources and Services
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An overview of library online resources and services, such as 24/7 reference help, online tutorials, Interlibrary loan, book request and renewal, electronic books, databases, Librarian recommended Web sites, etc.; and how to access these resources and services from off campus.
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2/21/13
Thursday
11 AM - Noon
CHC 232
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Introduction to Research Databases
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Learn how to locate full-text scholarly journal articles on a specific topic. Learn which databases to use, plus techniques for searching the various databases effectively.
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2/26/13
Tuesday
2-3 PM
CHC 232
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Search Like a Pro
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Learn how to effectively search for information. This workshop covers search techniques for library books, online databases, and Web resources. You’ll also learn truncation, wild card, and Boolean logic search techniques, as well as search commands for search engines.
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| MARCH 2013 |
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3/4/13
Monday
2-3 PM
CHC 232
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Term Paper Research
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You will learn where to get topic ideas and how to find appropriate sources for your research paper. Research techniques and citation styles will also be covered.
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3/12/13
Tuesday
3-4 PM
CHC 232
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Free Web Tools for Learning and Group Projects
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Learn where to get free tools and applications on the Web for learning and group projects. We will go over Web-based tools for 3-D drawing, note-taking, presentation, collaborative document editing, PDF converter, foreign language dictionaries and translator, large file storage and transfer, etc.
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3/28/13
Thursday
11 AM-
12 noon
CHC 232
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Finding Scholarly and Academic Sources
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Need to use articles from scholarly journals for your paper but don’t know where to find them? This workshop is for you! You will learn what scholarly journals are, how to identify and where to find scholarly sources for your research. Research databases, Google Scholar, tips and tricks for using scholarly journals will also be covered.
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| APRIL 2013 |
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4/2/13
Tuesday
2-3 PM
CHC 232
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NEW! Great Apps & Web Resources for Your Daily Information Needs
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Highlight of excellent apps and Web resources for your daily information needs: from handy reference to product reviews. We will cover travel planning, online shopping, handy reference, communication and sharing tools, and free tutorials on how to do all kinds of things. Bring your questions!
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4/8/13
Monday
2-3 PM
CHC 232
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e-Books at Butte College Library
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Butte College Library has over 28,000 electronic books. Many of them are excellent for your academic needs. Learn how to locate, search, navigate and read eBooks in our collection. You will be able to set up your account, learn to take digital notes, use bookmarks, get citations, and more.
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4/18/13
Thursday
12 Noon - 1 PM
CHC 232
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Extreme Googling
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Learn how to use Google more effectively, how to find relevant and ‘hard-to-get’ information through limiting, filtering, expanding, focusing, and cache. Learn about Google’s special tools and products, such as Translate, Books, Scholar, Reader, Document, and more.
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4/23/13
Tuesday
3-4 PM
CHC 232
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Tips & Tricks for Better Research
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Learn tips and tricks for using various tools and resources to research more efficiently and effectively. Includes tips for using library research databases, Google, and other Web resources for academic research.
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4/29/13
Monday
2-3 PM
CHC 232
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Evaluating Information & Citing Sources
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Learn how to evaluate information, especially the information found on the Internet. Learn how to cite sources according to professional formats such as APA, MLA, etc.
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February 2013