Library Essentials Workshops

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Take a deep dive into how to use the Bloom's Literature and Gale Literature Criticism databases for course assignments. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
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Learn the basics of Canva, a user friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your papers & presentations a professional look!
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
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Come learn the basics of APA Style. We’ll cover formatting, in-text citations, and References page basics. We'll also see examples of how to cite common source types (books, articles, websites, etc.).
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
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In this workshop, we'll take a look at Google Scholar, a publicly available online tool used to find scholarly sources. We'll discuss how to search Google Scholar, its benefits and shortcomings, and how to use it in tandem with library resources.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
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Come learn the basics of MLA Style. We’ll cover formatting, in-text citations, and Works Cited page basics. We'll also see examples of how to cite common source types (books, articles, websites, etc.).
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
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You’re doing research, and you find a website you think might be useful. But how can you know for sure? In this workshop, we’ll discuss a four-step process you can use to evaluate online sources so you can search with confidence!
Thursday, April 3, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
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MEDLINE is a comprehensive resource for medical and life science literature across various disciplines, excluding ecology. In this workshop, you’ll learn essential search techniques, strategies for analyzing search results, and how to utilize MEDLINE’s MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) for focused, effective research. Tailored for students with assignments or a strong interest in biology or medicine, this session is open to researchers at all experience levels.
Thursday, April 3, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
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Take a deep dive into how to use the Factiva database for course assignments. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Monday, April 7, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
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Join us for a guide on the steps, components, and formatting of writing an annotated bibliography. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
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Join Librarian Alvin Blount to learn the basics of navigating databases to locate information for your next College to Career essay in English 1101 and/or 1102
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
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Let's take a tour of the library's best resources for current events research papers and projects. In this workshop, we'll take a close look at three databases: Issues & Controversies, Research Library, and U.S. Newsstream.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
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Take the next step in Canva and learn how to create infographics, multi-media slide presentations, and short videos!
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
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Learn how to make the most of free online resources like Google, fact-check your information, and avoid misinformation traps.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Take a deep dive into how to use the library's literary criticism databases. Bloom's, GALE, and more. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
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Discover where to find free, high-quality images and graphics to elevate your projects while staying copyright-friendly. Perfect for adding flair to your slides, posters, and more!
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
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Learn strategies for crafting effective prompts to achieve better results with AI tools.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
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Join us for a guide on the steps, components, and formatting of writing an annotated bibliography. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Tuesday, April 15, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
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Learn where to find and how to use library resources to prep for your next test.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
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This workshop is an introduction to the basics of AI Chatbots, including ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini. We will take a close look at their intended functionalities, capabilities, and shortcomings.
Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
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Come learn the basics of MLA Style. We’ll cover formatting, in-text citations, and Works Cited page basics. We'll also see examples of how to cite common source types (books, articles, websites, etc.).
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
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Let's take a tour of the library's best resources for current events research papers and projects. In this workshop, we'll take a close look at three databases: Issues & Controversies, Research Library, and U.S. Newsstream.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
ONLINE

Come learn the basics of MLA Style. We’ll cover formatting, in-text citations, and Works Cited page basics. We'll also see examples of how to cite common source types (books, articles, websites, etc.).
Thursday, April 24, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE

Come learn the basics of APA Style. We’ll cover formatting, in-text citations, and References page basics. We'll also see examples of how to cite common source types (books, articles, websites, etc.).
Thursday, April 24, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
ONLINE