Library Essentials Workshops: Fall 2023 Workshops (by date)

This workshop is an introduction to the basics of AI Chatbots such as ChatGPT & Bard. We will take a close look at their intended functionalities, capabilities, and shortcomings in conjunction with GSU policies.

Learn about tools and techniques (including Pomodoro system) that can help you manage your time and workload with less stress.

This workshop builds tables and charts with fewer than twenty-five items and focuses on topics other than business/finance. It is for newbie through intermediate Excel users, and also for those who need a shot of confidence. This workshop works better on a tablet or computer.

Procrastinators can succeed too! Join us as we discuss strategies to develop an A-worthy paper at the last minute. Learn the benefits and consequences of being a procrastinator as well as how to cultivate better research, writing, and time-management skills under pressure.

Find your documents. Save them where you choose and in the format you need. Explore hanging indents and fonts. Learn about Word's hidden grammar checker and not-so-hidden ruler. This workshop also covers: tables, outlines, bulleted lists, and more. This class is for newbie through intermediate users and works better on a tablet or computer.

Procrastinators can succeed too! Join us as we discuss strategies to develop an A-worthy paper at the last minute. Learn the benefits and consequences of being a procrastinator as well as how to cultivate better research, writing, and time-management skills under pressure.

Take a deep dive on plagiarism to better understand why it’s so important to cite the work/content of others and how to avoid plagiarism in your assignments.

Learn about tools and techniques (including Pomodoro system) that can help you manage your time and workload with less stress.

Take a deep dive on plagiarism to better understand why it’s so important to cite the work/content of others and how to avoid plagiarism in your assignments.

Explore library databases and career services to begin navigating your career path for a bright future.

Find your voice to communicate with PowerPoint. Avoid commom pitfalls, and take control of your slides by adding only the format and content you need one careful step at a time. We also touch a bit graphic design basics. This class is for newbie through intermediate PowerPoint users and works better on a tablet or computer.

Learn the basics of Canva, a user friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your projects a professional look!

Learn what makes a source scholarly, the structure and style of scientific articles, how to identify primary research articles, where to find them, and how to read them.

Why do we need databases? And how do we use them? Join us as we discuss the importance of databases and how they differ from search engines like Google. Then learn how to navigate and utilize databases to find relevant information for your research needs.

Take a deep dive on plagiarism to better understand why it’s so important to cite the work/content of others and how to avoid plagiarism in your assignments.

Learn how to support the success of your students by using library resources in your future course! At this instructional prep session, Librarian Charlene will introduce you to the library’s many electronic and physical collections, as well as services offered to both professors and students. Affordable education, open access, copyright, fair use, and statutory exceptions for classroom and distance learning will also be discussed This session will be offered via WebEx.

Take a deep dive on plagiarism to better understand why it’s so important to cite the work/content of others and how to avoid plagiarism in your assignments.

Explore library databases and career services to begin navigating your career path for a bright future.

Why do we need databases? And how do we use them? Join us as we discuss the importance of databases and how they differ from search engines like Google. Then learn how to navigate and utilize databases to find relevant information for your research needs.

This workshop is an introduction to the basics of AI Chatbots such as ChatGPT & Bard. We will take a close look at their intended functionalities, capabilities, and shortcomings in conjunction with GSU policies.

Procrastinators can succeed too! Join us as we discuss strategies to develop an A-worthy paper at the last minute. Learn the benefits and consequences of being a procrastinator as well as how to cultivate better research, writing, and time-management skills under pressure.

Learn how to use library resources to find something from an online news or magazine source.

Find your documents. Save them where you choose and in the format you need. Explore hanging indents and fonts. Learn about Word's hidden grammar checker and not-so-hidden ruler. This workshop also covers: tables, outlines, bulleted lists, and more. This class is for newbie through intermediate users and works better on a tablet or computer.

Ah, the monumental literature review... A review of scholarly literature is an essential component of any research project, but why? Join Librarian Charlene for an introductory webinar to help you begin your assignment with a clear understanding of its purpose. We’ll explore answers to questions like: What is scholarship and peer review? Why do researchers engage in the process of literature review? What types of literature reviews are commonly produced in coursework? How do student researchers manage a project of such magnitude? How do they decide what literature to review, and by which criteria? How can they use their literature review assignments in their future research? This session will be offered via WebEx.

This workshop will cover the basics of how to research and how the library can help. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.

Learn the basics of Canva, a user friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your projects a professional look!

Learn how to use library resources to find something from an online news or magazine source.

Procrastinators can succeed too! Join us as we discuss strategies to develop an A-worthy paper at the last minute. Learn the benefits and consequences of being a procrastinator as well as how to cultivate better research, writing, and time-management skills under pressure.

What is data literacy and what questions to ask to avoid being misled by statistics. Includes best resources for basic statistics.

This workshop will cover the basics of how to research and how the library can help. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.

What is data literacy and what questions to ask to avoid being misled by statistics. Includes best resources for basic statistics.

Take the next step in Canva and learn how to create infographics, multi-media slide presentations, and short videos!

This workshop builds tables and charts with fewer than twenty-five items and focuses on topics other than business/finance. It is for newbie through intermediate Excel users, and also for those who need a shot of confidence. This workshop works better on a tablet or computer.

Why do we need databases? And how do we use them? Join us as we discuss the importance of databases and how they differ from search engines like Google. Then learn how to navigate and utilize databases to find relevant information for your research needs.

Learn some stress management tips and see what resources the library has to help you this semester.

Why do we need databases? And how do we use them? Join us as we discuss the importance of databases and how they differ from search engines like Google. Then learn how to navigate and utilize databases to find relevant information for your research needs.

Take a deep dive into how to use the APA PsycInfo database for course assignments. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.

Learn what citation tools work best when using the library's resources. Includes Zotero, Easy Bib, and more.

Learn how to effectively use GSU Library’s Historic New York Times online database for primary source research. The workshop will cover search tools and strategies to help explore historically important events and people from the mid-nineteenth century to now. Geared toward undergraduates. Open to all.

Take the next step in Canva and learn how to create infographics, multi-media slide presentations, and short videos!

Procrastinators can succeed too! Join us as we discuss strategies to develop an A-worthy paper at the last minute. Learn the benefits and consequences of being a procrastinator as well as how to cultivate better research, writing, and time-management skills under pressure.

Take a deep dive into how to use the News & Newspapers database to search for information in major national and international newspapers. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.

Take a deep dive into how to use the Business Source Complete database to search for information for business and economics-related course assignments. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.

Learn to make MLA references with the library's citation makers, and how to check them over and enhance them with "cheat sheets." Learn to build APA citations for textbooks, courseware, and other materials that DON'T provide citations. Also covers in-text references. This workshop is for any one learning to cite sources.

Procrastinators can succeed too! Join us as we discuss strategies to develop an A-worthy paper at the last minute. Learn the benefits and consequences of being a procrastinator as well as how to cultivate better research, writing, and time-management skills under pressure.

Learn to make APA references with the library's citation makers, and how to check them over and enhance them with "cheat sheets." Learn to build APA citations for textbooks, courseware, and other materials that DON'T provide citations. Also covers in-text references. This workshop is for any one learning to cite sources.

Learn the basics of Canva, a user friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your projects a professional look!

Find your documents. Save them where you choose and in the format you need. Explore hanging indents and fonts. Learn about Word's hidden grammar checker and not-so-hidden ruler. This workshop also covers: tables, outlines, bulleted lists, and more. This class is for newbie through intermediate users and works better on a tablet or computer.

Learn about GSU Library’s extensive collection of online resources which support analysis of literary works, authors, and literary movements. The workshop will cover recommended resources for writing a literary analysis. Geared toward undergraduates. Open to all.

Take the next step in Canva and learn how to create infographics, multi-media slide presentations, and short videos!

Learn how to use library resources for your career research including deciding on a major, researching employers, prepping for interviews, and staying on top in your field post-graduation

In this session, History Librarian Lauren Bellard will provide an overview of how to use the Chronicling America database to find historical newspapers from across the United States. She will also present on Library of Congress Research Guides that contain helpful search strategies on historical topics, including the most effective historical terminology to use as keywords when searching Chronicling America and other newspaper databases.

This workshop is an introduction to the basics of AI Chatbots such as ChatGPT & Bard. We will take a close look at their intended functionalities, capabilities, and shortcomings in conjunction with GSU policies.

Take Google to the next level this semester. Learn how to connect Google Scholar to GSU library holdings, as well as how to build a more effective search.

SIRS is a student-friendly resource for researching current topics and contemporary issues. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.

Start documenting your skills/experience, and building your brand. Get the basics on setting up your LinkedIn account and learn how to use Portfolium. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.

SIRS is a student-friendly resource for researching current topics and contemporary issues. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.

Learn all about taking your research and presenting it as a poster

Learn more about using data such as opinion polls and survey data to develop a research idea or strengthen your research

Find your voice to communicate with PowerPoint. Avoid commom pitfalls, and take control of your slides by adding only the format and content you need one careful step at a time. We also touch a bit graphic design basics. This class is for newbie through intermediate PowerPoint users and works better on a tablet or computer.

Learn the basics on how to build an annotated bibliography from proper citation format to options for summaries.

Humanities Librarian Jill Anderson and History Librarian Lauren Bellard will discuss and demonstrate search strategies for finding articles and other items in two Atlanta historical newspaper databases: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Historical Archive 1883 – Current (new!), which includes both the Atlanta Journal and the Atlanta Constitution Atlanta Daily World, 1931-2003, Atlanta’s oldest continuously published African American newspaper They will also briefly discuss access to other Atlanta-area historical newspapers and suggest strategies for locating other Georgia-based historical newspapers.

Learn more about how and where to find news, how to check sources and facts, and how information and media images can be distorted to manipulate the user.

Learn to make MLA references with the library's citation makers, and how to check them over and enhance them with "cheat sheets." Learn to build APA citations for textbooks, courseware, and other materials that DON'T provide citations. Also covers in-text references. This workshop is for any one learning to cite sources.

Learn the basics on how to build an annotated bibliography from proper citation format to options for summaries.

Learn to make APA references with the library's citation makers, and how to check them over and enhance them with "cheat sheets." Learn to build APA citations for textbooks, courseware, and other materials that DON'T provide citations. Also covers in-text references. This workshop is for any one learning to cite sources.

Learn how to read scholarly articles with ease to help you succeed on your next assignments.

This workshop builds tables and charts with fewer than twenty-five items and focuses on topics other than business/finance. It is for newbie through intermediate Excel users, and also for those who need a shot of confidence. This workshop works better on a tablet or computer.

Learn more about how and where to find news, how to check sources and facts, and how information and media images can be distorted to manipulate the user.

Learn to make MLA references with the library's citation makers, and how to check them over and enhance them with "cheat sheets." Learn to build APA citations for textbooks, courseware, and other materials that DON'T provide citations. Also covers in-text references. This workshop is for any one learning to cite sources.

Learn about citation mining, email functionality in library resources, and using tools like Zotero or Easy Bib for assignments.

Learn to make APA references with the library's citation makers, and how to check them over and enhance them with "cheat sheets." Learn to build APA citations for textbooks, courseware, and other materials that DON'T provide citations. Also covers in-text references. This workshop is for any one learning to cite sources.

This workshop is an introduction to the basics of AI Chatbots such as ChatGPT & Bard. We will take a close look at their intended functionalities, capabilities, and shortcomings in conjunction with GSU policies.

Learn about citation mining, email functionality in library resources, and using tools like Zotero or Easy Bib for assignments.

Learn to make MLA references with the library's citation makers, and how to check them over and enhance them with "cheat sheets." Learn to build APA citations for textbooks, courseware, and other materials that DON'T provide citations. Also covers in-text references. This workshop is for any one learning to cite sources.

Learn to make APA references with the library's citation makers, and how to check them over and enhance them with "cheat sheets." Learn to build APA citations for textbooks, courseware, and other materials that DON'T provide citations. Also covers in-text references. This workshop is for any one learning to cite sources.

Learn about how to use library resources to prep for your next test.

Learn about how to use library resources to prep for your next test.