Library Essentials Workshops

Learn how to use the library online and what to expect if you visit in-person.
January 9 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE

How to use the library online and engage with the library for online students.
January 10 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE

How to use the library online and engage with the library for online students
January 16 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE

Learn how to use the library online and what to expect if you visit in-person.
January 17 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE

In-person workshop that gives an overview of using research resources in the University Library.
February 21 @ 3 PM
IN-PERSON

A common assignment in ENGL 1101 classes, let’s talk about what to look for when researching a career and how to find it.
January 11 @ 2:00 PM
IN-PERSON

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.
January 23 @ 5 PM
ONLINE

Take a close look at For Students, Bloom’s Literature and Gale Literature, three databases that support the analysis of literary works, authors and literary movements.
January 24 @ 4 PM
ONLINE

Where to find GSU’s databases, how to navigate Web Of Science, and best practices.
January 30 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Have an assignment that asks you to cover a contemporary issue or topic? Learn how to research current topics and contemporary issues using SIRS Issues Researcher!
January 31 @ 6 PM
ONLINE

Where to find GSU’s databases, how to navigate APA PsycInfo, and best practices.
February 6 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Has your instructor asked you to do research using scholarly or popular sources? Learn the difference between the two and how to use them both to complete your assignments!
February 6 @ 8 PM
ONLINE

Has your instructor asked you to do research using scholarly or popular sources? Learn the difference between the two and how to use them both to complete your assignments!
February 7 @ 1 PM
ONLINE

Take a deep dive into how to use the Bloom's Literature database for course assignments. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
February 7 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE

Has your instructor asked you to do research using scholarly or popular sources? Learn the difference between the two and how to use them both to complete your assignments!
February 7 @ 8 PM
ONLINE

Having trouble searching in GSU's databases? Not getting the results you want? Do you struggling knowing what to search for? In this workshop, we will discuss background research, and how to find search terms to use in our library databases.
February 8 @ 5 PM
ONLINE

Has your instructor asked you to do research using scholarly or popular sources? Learn the difference between the two and how to use them both to complete your assignments!
February 12 @ 1 PM
ONLINE

Take a deep dive into how to use the Gale Literature Criticism database for course assignments. This workshop is aimed at undergraduates.
February 13 @ 2:30 PM
ONLINE

Need research for your Business or Economics classes? Come take a look at what Business Source Complete has to offer, including country economic data, company profiles, industry information, market research, and more.
February 13 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

In this workshop you will learn how to use a research and writting tool called a Mind Map or sometimes a Concept Map. Student can use this for any writting assignment in any subject. It's great for fine tuning your research topic.
February 15 @ 7:00 PM
ONLINE

Need primary and secondary sources for your next assignment? Learn how to find both using the library!
February 15 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Have a research project this semester? Not sure where to start? Find out how to find brief, credible articles for your initial research instead of relying on Wikipedia.
February 19 @ 4 PM
ONLINE

A more detailed look into what all For Students can do for you in your English classes.
February 20 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

In-person workshop that gives an overview of using research resources in the University Library.
February 21 @ 3 PM
IN-PERSON

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.
February 26 @ 4 PM
ONLINE

A common assignment in ENGL 1101 classes, let’s talk about what to look for when researching a career and how to find it.
February 27 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Learn to find articles and other sources that cover current events, social issues, and recent history with a local flavor. This workshop also covers finding primary sources on the web. This workshop is mainly for Perimeter College students.
February 27 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE

Search major national and international newspapers for your next assignment!
February 28 @ 8 PM
ONLINE

Combining Articles, You’ve Seen Online and News & Newspapers into one workshop where I highlight all of the newspaper databases GSU has and how to find articles from the web in them.
March 5 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Looking for career information for a class or just exploring your options? Come learn how O*Net is a great place to start exploring!
March 6 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Take a look at our historical databases. From Ancestry Library Edition to Georgia Historic Newspapers, and learn how to use them, and what you may find.
March 12 @ 5 PM
ONLINE

Take a close look at For Students, Bloom’s Literature and Gale Literature, three databases that support the analysis of literary works, authors and literary movements.
March 20 @ 4 PM
ONLINE

Learn to find articles and other sources that cover current events, social issues, and recent history with a local flavor. This workshop also covers finding primary sources on the web. This workshop is mainly for Perimeter College students.
March 20 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE

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.
March 26 @ 4 PM
ONLINE

Learn all about taking your research and presenting it as a poster
March 26 @ 5 PM
ONLINE

A common assignment in ENGL 1101 classes, let’s talk about what to look for when researching a career and how to find it.
March 26 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Learn how to read scholarly articles with ease to help you succeed on your next assignments
April 2 @ 3 PM
ONLINE

Learn how to read scholarly articles with ease to help you succeed on your next assignments
April 3 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Where to find GSU’s databases, how to navigate ProQuest, and best practices.
April 11 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Need some help finding research for an assignment or citing your sources? Come to this workshop ready to have your questions answered!
April 15 @ 12 PM
IN-PERSON

Need some help finding research for an assignment or citing your sources? Come to this workshop ready to have your questions answered!
April 16 @ 8 PM
ONLINE

Part 1 will focus on google drive, google docs, and good sheets. While GSU has OneDrive and Microsoft, after you graduate it's important to make sure you can still access papers and presentations made throughout your college career. Though the format may change the work remains.
January 16 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Part 2 will focus on google forms, mail, and calendar.
January 17 @ 7 PM
ONLINE

Explore some of the best (free!) online sources to find accurate trustworthy financial information.
January 23 @ 8 PM
ONLINE

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.
January 23 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE

Excel tells stories with numbers. Create useful functions, and make them work your way. Construct scatterplot charts. Beautify your charts and tables to make them stand out. 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.
January 25 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE

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.
January 31 @ 5 PM
IN-PERSON

Find your voice to communicate with PowerPoint. Avoid common pitfalls, and take control of your slides by adding only the basic elements you need one careful step at a time. This class covers the why as well as the how of building a presentation. For newbie through intermediate PowerPoint users. Students can follow along on a tablet or computer.
January 31 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE

Excel tells stories with numbers. Create useful functions, and make them work your way. Construct scatterplot charts. Beautify your charts and tables to make them stand out. 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.
February 13 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE

This session will introduce attendees the basics of using EndNote to insert formatted citations and references into their research papers.
February 15 @ 11 AM
ONLINE

Find your voice to communicate with PowerPoint. Avoid common pitfalls, and take control of your slides by adding only the basic elements you need one careful step at a time. This class covers the why as well as the how of building a presentation. For newbie through intermediate PowerPoint users. Students can follow along on a tablet or computer.
February 15 @ 8:30 PM
ONLINE

Explore some of the best (free!) online sources to find accurate trustworthy health information.
March 26 @ 7 PM
ONLINE