| September 2008 |
| Date & Time |
Topic |
Focus |
Wednesday
9/10
1-2 PM |
Library Orientation |
Get an overview of the Library’s print and online resources and the many services available, such as 24/7 reference help, Interlibrary Loan, and access to resources from off campus. |
Tuesday
9/16
4-5 PM |
Introduction to Research Databases |
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. |
Monday
9/22
4-5 PM |
Search Like a Pro |
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. |
| October 2008 |
| Date & Time |
Topic |
Focus |
Thursday
10/2
4-5 PM |
e-Books |
Learn how to locate, search, navigate and read eBooks via the NetLibrary. You will be able to set up your NetLibrary account, learn to take digital notes, use bookmarks and more. |
Wednesday
10/8
1-2 PM |
Term Paper Research |
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. |
Thursday
10/16
4-5 PM |
Free Web Tools for Learning and Group Projects |
Learn where to get free tools and applications on the Web for learning and doing 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, wiki, large file storage and transfer, etc. |
Tuesday
10/28
4-5 PM |
Libraries at Your Fingertips |
Want to download audio books, eBooks, find historical images and documents, sheet music etc. from home? Join us for a virtual tour that takes you to special digital collections from different libraries. |
| November & December 2008 |
| Date & Time |
Topic |
Focus |
Monday
11/3
12-1 PM |
Great Web Resources for Your Daily Information Needs |
Highlights of excellent Web resources for your daily information needs from personal calendar sharing to finding a specific service in an area, to reading reviews and comparing prices of a product. We will cover travel planning, online shopping, handy reference, and free tutorials on how-to do all kinds of things. |
Wednesday
11/12
1-2 PM |
Extreme Googling |
Learn how to use Google more effectively, how to find 'hard-to-get' information through limiting, focusing, related pages and cache. Learn how to use Google's special tools, directories, databases and much more. |
Thursday
11/20
4-5 PM |
Evaluating Information and Citing Sources |
Learn how to evaluate information, especially the information found on the Internet. Learn how to cite sources according to professional formats including APA, MLA, etc. |
Wednesday
12/3
1-2 PM |
Open Lab: Finishing My Paper |
Get help from a librarian to finish your final paper, from last-minute research to citing sources. |
Main Campus Workshops