The Savvy Researcher Series

What you need to know:

Workshops are co-sponsored by the Graduate College. Stay in the loop, read GradLinks.

ONLINE WORKSHOPS: SPRING 2009 SCHEDULE

DATES AND LOCATION

Library Research Skills

Need a refresher on how to use the University Library? Learn to think like a librarian in this quick-paced workshop. The information experts will show you how to find the library's electronic resources, including peer-reviewed articles and reference sources.


Location: Dimdim Meeting Room < http://www.dimdim.com/>

Registration is required

This workshop will take place online using Dimdim, a web meeting program. You must RSVP to receive a URL and meeting invitation key, which you will receive via email to your illinois.edu account the day prior to the session. Minimum technology requirements to participate:

Sign up today, seating is limited.

If you have any questions, please contact Merinda Hensley at mhensle1@illinois.edu

Date: Friday, February 20, 2009

Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. CST

Drowning in Data? RefWorks can Help

In this online workshop, learn how to use RefWorks, a citation management software program subscribed to by the University of Illinois Library 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, and create bibliographies according to various citation styles (e.g., MLA or APA).

Please sign up for a RefWorks account before the workshop at, by visiting http://www.library.uiuc.edu/refworks/ and clicking on "Register for a RefWorks Account."


Location: Dimdim Meeting Room < http://www.dimdim.com/>

Registration is required

This workshop will take place online using Dimdim, a web meeting program. You must RSVP to receive a URL and meeting invitation key, which you will receive via email to your illinois.edu account the day prior to the session. Minimum technology requirements to participate:

Sign up today, seating is limited.

If you have any questions, please contact Merinda Hensley at mhensle1@illinois.edu

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. CST

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009

Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. CST

The Grad Student Toolkit

Ready to take advantage of your world-class library? The library is an essential partner in your research at the University of Illinois, and this class will help you learn to use the library system to your greatest advantage. Geared towards graduate students in all disciplines, this library workshop will introduce several time-saving information management tips, including:

  • Introduction to current awareness services (RSS Feeds and Feed Readers)
  • How to locate dissertations
  • Introduction to citation management (RefWorks)
  • Identify your home library and librarian

Location: Dimdim Meeting Room < http://www.dimdim.com/>

Registration is required

This workshop will take place online using Dimdim, a web meeting program. You must RSVP to receive a URL and meeting invitation key, which you will receive via email to your illinois.edu account the day prior to the session. Minimum technology requirements to participate:

Sign up today, seating is limited.

If you have any questions, please contact Merinda Hensley at mhensle1@illinois.edu

Date:Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. CST