GSU Library Research Guides: Library Essentials Workshops: Fall 2024 Workshops (by topic)

Library Orientation & Tours

A basic introduction to all the library has to offer!

Virtual Library Orientation for Online Students
Come learn how to access and use library resources online. This orientation session is for online students.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
ONLINE
Virtual Library Orientation for Students
Come learn about the library resources available to you in-person and online. This orientation session is for students attending class on campus or planning to visit the library in-person.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
ONLINE
Teaching Webinar: Open & Affordable Instructional Resources for Student Success
Support the success of your students by using open and library-licensed resources in your course! At this instructional prep session, Librarian Charlene will introduce you to the library’s collections and services tailored to professors and their students.
Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE
Virtual Library Orientation for Online Students
Come learn how to access and use library resources online. This orientation session is for online students.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
ONLINE
Virtual Library Orientation for In-Person Students
Come learn about the library resources available to you in-person and online. This orientation session is for students attending class on campus or planning to visit the library in-person.
Thursday, September 5, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
ONLINE
Virtual Library Orientation for Online Students
Come learn how to access and use library resources online. This orientation session is for online students.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 @ 3:00 PM
ONLINE
Virtual Library Orientation for Students
Come learn about the library resources available to you in-person and online. This orientation session is for students attending class on campus or planning to visit the library in-person.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
ONLINE

Research Ready

Tackle your assignment and learn about the large variety of scholarly and popular resources we have at GSU Library.

Get Ready for Research with ZOTERO
Start the semester off on a good foot! Join Librarian Charlene for a discussion on research motivation and preparation.
Thursday, September 5, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE
Searching for Specific Resources in the Library Catalog
Need to find a specific article? Come to this workshop to discover strategies to find specific resources in the GSU databases and catalog.
Tuesday, September 11, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
ONLINE
Finding Films in the Library
Find films and film titles to stream. How to find and navigate through our top streaming video platforms, including Films on Demand, Kanopy, and Swank. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE
Literature Reviews, Explained!
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.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE
Searching for Specific Resources in the Library Catalog
Need to find a specific article? Come to this workshop to discover strategies to find specific resources in the GSU databases and catalog.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE
Information Navigation with PsycInfo
The library provides you with access to a multitude of resources, from physical books and archival documents to scholarly articles and eBooks, But which source is the right one for your project, and how do you locate it? Join Librarian Charlene to practice developing a search strategy to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in your research.
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE
Learn CINAHL - Find Nursing/Medical Articles
CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) is the go-to resource for nursing and dental hygiene-related articles. Learn basic searching. Get the most from your results by close examination and explore CINAHL Subject Headings. This workshop is for students in nursing, dental hygiene, and/or allied health, and who are anywhere in their research journey.
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
How Good is that Web Page? Evaluating web pages for college and real life.
You found a web page. Will it work for your paper or project? Will your professor be OK with it? How can you judge whether it's credible, when you are just a student? If you ask the right questions, look in the right places, and search backwards and sideways, you can make sure you're using quality content.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
Navigating Databases for College to Career Research
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.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
ONLINE
Keep it Local - Research with a Local Flavor
Learn to find articles and other sources that cover current events, social issues, and recent history in the Atlanta metro area, including primary sources and news reporting on the web. This workshop is mainly for Perimeter College students.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
Up Close: SIRS Issues Researcher
This workshop will be useful for Perimeter College students writing argumentative essays involving current events or controversial issues. We will take a close look at the SIRS Issues Researcher, a database available through GSU Libraries.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Nursing and Allied Health Database – A Hidden Gem for Health-Related Topics
Nursing and Allied Health Database is just the right size to explore, and offers books, magazines, and podcasts in nursing, medicine, and related fields. Learn basic searching, and also to use Nursing and Allied Health to explore a topic and find consumer health care articles. This workshop is for Perimeter College students who are anywhere in their research journey.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
Navigating Databases for College to Career Research
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.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
ONLINE
Up Close: O*Net
Looking for career information for a class or just exploring your options? Come learn how O*Net is a great place to start exploring!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
ONLINE
You've got Sources -- Now What?
Learn how to keep track of you sources, take and organize notes, and outline your work. We cover note taking strategies from highly structured to totally sloppy, and the beginning of outlining. This workshop is for Perimeter College students anywhere in their research journey.
Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
Up Close: News & Newspapers
Search major national and international newspapers for your next assignment!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
ONLINE
Using Academic Search Complete
Come learn the basics of Academic Search Complete, a multidisciplinary library database.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE
Choosing a Topic: Map It Out
Have a paper where you get to choose the topic but don’t know where to start? Learn how to use a research map to help you pick a topic and break it down so you can start knocking your assignments out!
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
ONLINE
Learn MEDLINE- for Biology and Medical Articles
MEDLINE is the go-to resource for medical and life science literature, in all fields except ecology. Learn basic searching. Get the most from your results through close examination and explore Medline's MeSH subject headings. This workshop is for students with an assignment and/or strong interest in biology or medicine, and who are anywhere in their research journey.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
Using Academic Search Complete
Take a deep dive into how to use the Academic Search Complete database for course assignments. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 2:30PM
ONLINE
Choosing a Topic: Map It Out
Have a paper where you get to choose the topic but don’t know where to start? Learn how to use a research map to help you pick a topic and break it down so you can start knocking your assignments out!
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Up Close: Bloom's Literature & Gale Literature Criticism
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.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Current Events Research
Let's take a tour of the library's best resources for current events research papers and projects!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE
Up Close: Factiva
Take a deep dive into how to use the Factiva database for course assignments. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE
Up Close: SIRS Issues Researcher
This workshop will be useful for Perimeter College students writing argumentative essays involving current events or controversial issues. We will take a close look at the SIRS Issues Researcher, a database available through GSU Libraries.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
ONLINE
Learn CINAHL - Find Nursing/Medical Articles
CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) is the go-to resource for nursing and dental hygiene-related articles. Learn basic searching. Get the most from your results by close examination and explore CINAHL Subject Headings. This workshop is for students in nursing, dental hygiene, and/or allied health, and who are anywhere in their research journey.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
How Good is that Web Page? Evaluating web pages for college and real life.
You found a web page. Will it work for your paper or project? Will your professor be OK with it? How can you judge whether it's credible, when you are just a student? If you ask the right questions, look in the right places, and search backwards and sideways, you can make sure you're using quality content.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
Up Close: Business Source Complete
Take a deep dive into how to use the Business Source Complete database for course assignments. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
ONLINE
Keep it Local - Research with a Local Flavor
Learn to find articles and other sources that cover current events, social issues, and recent history in the Atlanta metro area, including primary sources and news reporting on the web. This workshop is mainly for Perimeter College students.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
Finding Films in the Library
Find films and film titles to stream. How to find and navigate through our top streaming video platforms, including Films on Demand, Kanopy, and Swank. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Up Close: Career Databases
Take a deep dive into how to use library career databases to research career opportunities and prepare for interviews. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
ONLINE
Researching Current Events: US Newsstream
This workshop will be useful for any student who wants to find current U.S. news content from top media outlets.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
ONLINE
You've got Sources -- Now What?
Learn how to keep track of your sources, take and organize notes, and outline your work. We cover note taking strategies from highly structured to totally sloppy, and the beginning of outlining. This workshop is for Perimeter College students anywhere in their research journey.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
Navigating AM or Adam Matthew Databases
Join librarian Alvin Blount to learn the basics of navigating AM Adam Matthew databases for locating primary sources for research. The scope and content of these databases will provide oral histories, photos, newspaper articles, and more!
Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
ONLINE
Learn MEDLINE - for Biology and Medical Articles
MEDLINE is the go-to resource for medical and life science literature, in all fields except ecology. Learn basic searching. Get the most from your results through close examination and explore Medline's MeSH subject headings. This workshop is for students with an assignment and/or strong interest in biology or medicine, and who are anywhere in their research journey.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
Research Posters
Poster presentations provide an opportunity to discuss your research one-on-one or with a small group. The ability to succinctly describe your research questions, methods, results, and conclusions in a visually appealing manner is critical. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a poster as well as strategies for orally conveying your findings to either a lay or scientific audience.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE
Navigating AM or Adam Matthew Databases
Join librarian Alvin Blount to learn the basics of navigating AM Adam Matthew databases for locating primary sources for research. The scope and content of these databases will provide oral histories, photos, newspaper articles, and more!
Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
ONLINE

Citing Made Easier

Learn the essentials of academic honesty and citing with these workshops.

MLA Style Citation Basics
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, October 1, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
ONLINE
APA Style Citation Basics
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, October 10, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE
Annotated Bibliography 101
Join us for a guide on the steps, components, and formatting of writing an annotated bibliography. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
ONLINE
Annotated Bibliography 101
Join us for a guide on the steps, components, and formatting of writing an annotated bibliography. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
ONLINE
MLA Citation Basics
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, November 20, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
ONLINE
APA Citations Made Easier
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, November 21, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
ONLINE
MLA Citations Made Easier
Need a refresher on how to properly cite in MLA format? Join us for a quick review and feel free to drop-in with any specific questions related to citations.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE
APA Citations Made Easier
Need a refresher on how to properly cite in APA format? Join us for a quick review and feel free to drop-in with any specific questions related to citations.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE

Tech Tools

Get organized and learn the tips & tricks of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows 10.

Intro to Canva
Learn the basics of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your papers & presentations a professional look!
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Canva for Multi-Media Presentations
Take the next step in Canva and learn how to create infographics, multi-media slide presentations, and short videos!
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Intro to Canva
Learn the basics of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your papers & presentations a professional look!
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
AI Chatbot Prompt Engineering
Join us to learn strategies for crafting prompts to get better answers from chatbots like ChatGPT and how to create citations for chatbot generated content.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Intro to Canva
Learn the basics of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your papers & presentations a professional look!
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Canva for Multi-Media Presentations
Take the next step in Canva and learn how to create infographics, multi-media slide presentations, and short videos!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
AI Chatbot Prompt Engineering
Join us to learn strategies for crafting prompts to get better answers from chatbots like ChatGPT and how to create citations for chatbot generated content.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Intro to Canva
Learn the basics of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your papers & presentations a professional look!
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
AI Chatbot Prompt Engineering
Join us to learn strategies for crafting prompts to get better answers from chatbots like ChatGPT and how to create citations for chatbot generated content.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE

Present Yourself Professionally

Learn how to present yourself professionally online and on the job market with these specialized workshops.

Intro to Canva
Learn the basics of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your papers & presentations a professional look!
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Canva for Multi-Media Presentations
Take the next step in Canva and learn how to create infographics, multi-media slide presentations, and short videos!
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Intro to Canva
Learn the basics of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your papers & presentations a professional look!
Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Intro to Canva
Learn the basics of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your papers & presentations a professional look!
Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Canva for Multi-Media Presentations
Take the next step in Canva and learn how to create infographics, multi-media slide presentations, and short videos!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Intro to Canva
Learn the basics of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool that allows you to give your papers & presentations a professional look!
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Canva for Multi-Media Presentations
Take the next step in Canva and learn how to create infographics, multi-media slide presentations, and short videos!
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Research Posters
Poster presentations provide an opportunity to discuss your research one-on-one or with a small group. The ability to succinctly describe your research questions, methods, results, and conclusions in a visually appealing manner is critical. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a poster as well as strategies for orally conveying your findings to either a lay or scientific audience.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE

College Student Basics

Tackle your semester headfirst with these tips and tricks!

Time Management
Learn about tools and techniques (including Pomodoro system) that can help you manage your time and workload with less stress.
Thursday, September 5, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Time Management
Learn about tools and techniques (including Pomodoro system) that can help you manage your time and workload with less stress.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
ONLINE
Note-Taking Strategies for College Success
In this workshop, we will explore tried-and-true note-taking methods and how to find what works for you.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
ONLINE
"I want to write about…" - Finding a Topic that Works for You
Pair your natural curiosity and interests with library resources to find a topic that both fits your assignment and interesting enough to make research almost fun. This workshop is for Perimeter College students beginning a research journey.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
"I want to write about…" - Finding a Topic that Works for You
Pair your natural curiosity and interests with library resources to find a topic that both fits your assignment and interesting enough to make research almost fun. This workshop is for Perimeter College students beginning a research journey.
Sunday, September 22, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
"I want to write about…" - Finding a Topic that Works for You
Pair your natural curiosity and interests with library resources to find a topic that both fits your assignment and interesting enough to make research almost fun. This workshop is for Perimeter College students beginning a research journey.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE
AI Chatbots & You
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.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
AI Chatbots & You
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.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Note-Taking Strategies for College Success
In this workshop, we will explore tried-and-true note-taking methods and how to find what works for you.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
ONLINE
Choosing a Topic: Map It Out
Have a paper where you get to choose the topic but don’t know where to start? Learn how to use a research map to help you pick a topic and break it down so you can start knocking your assignments out!
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
ONLINE
Choosing a Topic: Map It Out
Have a paper where you get to choose the topic but don’t know where to start? Learn how to use a research map to help you pick a topic and break it down so you can start knocking your assignments out!
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
AI Chatbots & You
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, November 14, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
ONLINE
Finding Testing & Study Resources in the Library
Learn where to find and how to use library resources to prep for your next test.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
ONLINE