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January 25, 2008
The Savvy Researcher Workshop Series
Need help finding and managing research information? Check out these sessions sponsored by the Reference Library.
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The Savvy Researcher Workshop Series
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/learn/instruction/workshops.html
(registration preferred- access through website)
All workshops held in the Undergraduate Library, Room 291
Improving Your Library Research Skills
Are you struggling with your research? Need help locating articles and other materials? This workshop will go over how to locate items in the library system, including how to find online resources through library databases and when to use Interlibrary Loan. Bring your research paper with you -- time will be set aside to answer individual questions.
Tuesday 1/29, 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday 2/26, 3:30-4:30pm
Drowning in Data? RefWorks can Help
Learn how to use RefWorks, a citation management software program subscribed to by the University of Illinois Library and CITES that is free to faculty, staff, and students of the University of Illinois. This workshop will cover the basics: how to access RefWorks, search catalogs, import references from library databases, retrieve and manage citations, create bibliographies according to various citation styles (e.g., MLA or APA), and use Write N Cite to add parenthetical references to your work. For more information about RefWorks see: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/refworks/
Friday 2/1, 1:00-2:00pm
Thursday 2/28, 3:30-4:30pm
Tools to Stay Current in Your Research
Save valuable research time! Online research resources are pervasive today, making it much harder to stay current in your field. This workshop will introduce several current awareness features including how to set up an RSS feed reader account, creating search alerts from library databases as well as Table of Contents alerts.
Tuesday 2/5, 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday 3/4, 3:30-4:30pm
How To Be A Better RA/TA
Geared towards Research and Teaching Assistants, this library workshop will introduce several time-saving tips. Topics include the basics of working for others (e.g., proxy authorizations and departmental charge accounts), current awareness services, PapersInvited, how to locate dissertations, and how to use RefWorks, a personal citation database.
Friday 2/8, 1:00-2:00pm
Thursday 3/6, 3:30-4:30pm
Info Hacks **New**
Is your academic pile of information overwhelming? Are you looking for new ways to get organized? Learn from the best! Librarians will give you the low-down on how they organize their own research materials using several different strategies including the GTD method (Getting Things Done), citation management, current awareness tools, social bookmarking and quick tips.
Friday 2/15, 1:00-2:00pm
Friday 3/7, 1:00-2:00pm
What Google Scholar Can Do for You **New**
Even librarians use Google Scholar! Improve your searching by learning tricks of the trade using advanced features of Google Scholar. Learn the benefits and limitations of what Google Scholar can do for you. Also, learn about the new Google Book project and how to find online books.
Friday 2/22, 1:00-2:00-pm
Tuesday 3/11, 3:30-4:30pm
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Merinda Kaye Hensley
Instructional Services Librarian, Reference Library
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
300 Main Library
1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, Illinois 61801
mhensle1@uiuc.edu, 217.244.1880 (v), 217.333.1116 (f)
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Melody Allison
Assistant Biology Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library Administration
Biology Library
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
101 Burrill Hall, 407 South Goodwin
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-7461; 3654
Posted by mmalliso at January 25, 2008 12:13 PM