The Library offers workshops for students and faculty. Workshops are
offered twice a week; one at the Main Campus, one at the Chico Center.
Students will
receive an attendance slip and they may get extra credit from their instructors. Faculty can earn Flex hours by attending. Call 879-4024 if you have any questions.
Click below for a printable PDF version of our workshop calendars:
| August & September 2008 |
| Date & Time |
Topic |
Focus |
Wednesday
8/27
10-11 AM
|
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. |
Thursday
9/4
2-3 PM
|
Online Reference Help |
Stuck at home or after hours and need to ask a Librarian for help? Learn how to use e-mail reference, 24/7 Ask a Librarian, IPL Reference, other live chat help, and other online reference resources. |
Wednesday
9/10
11AM-noon
|
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
9/15
1-2 PM |
e-Books |
Learn how to locate, search, navigate and read eBooks on NetLibrary. You will be able to set up your NetLibrary account, learn to take digital notes, use bookmarks and more. |
Wednesday
9/29
9-10 AM
|
Untangle the Web |
Introduction to web search skills and tools. Basic concepts of the Internet & World Wide Web, useful Web tools, best ways to search the Web, notable Web sites, and evaluation of Web resources.
|
| October 2008 |
| Date & Time |
Topic |
Focus |
Wednesday
10/1
11 AM-noon |
Term Paper Research |
Appropriate sources, research techniques, evaluation of information, citation & plagiarism. |
Thursday
10/9
1-2 PM |
Resources for the Humanities |
Learn about Butte College Library print and online resources and online portals for the humanities as well as digital primary sources at the Library of Congress and other fun places. |
Monday
10/13
2-3 PM
|
Local History and Local Information
|
Resources and strategies for finding local & Butte County information on current events, newspapers, genealogy, special collections and history, statistics and government information (including work Caltrans is doing on local highways).
|
Wednesday
10/22
10-11 AM |
Search Like a Pro |
Learn how to effectively search for information. This workshop covers library print and electronic books, online databases, and Web resources. You'll also learn truncation, wild card, and Boolean logic search techniques. |
Tuesday
10/28
11 AM-noon
|
Resources for Science and Health Science |
Learn about resources available in the Sciences: Nursing, Health, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc. |
| November & December 2008 |
| Date & Time |
Topic |
Focus |
Tuesday
11/4
10-11 PM |
Resources for the Fine & Performing Arts |
Discover resources available in the areas of design & furniture, art & art history, theater & theater history, and dance. |
Thursday
11/13
2-3 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
11/19
10-11 AM |
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. |
Monday
11/24
11 AM-12 noon
|
Communicating Search Results
|
You've gotten some great information, now what do you do with it? Here are tips and strategies for successfully sharing your knowledge in the most effective and efficient ways. |
Tuesday
12/2
2-3 PM |
Open Lab: Finishing My Paper |
Get help from the librarian to finish your final paper, from last-minute research to citing sources. |
Aug & Sept 2008