The library provides comprehensive instructional support to help students enhance their research skills. This includes general library instruction, major-specific workshops, and tours. These sessions, which range from library tours to hands-on workshops, cover topics such as research strategies, referencing, and effective use of library resources and online tools.
What it entails
Workshops and instructional sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of different courses or individual requests. Sessions can include:
- General library tours
- Research-focused workshops
- Instruction on specific databases and resources
- Discipline-specific support integrated into writing courses
How to request a session
To request a session:
Please note the following lead times:
- WP1212 sessions: Requests must be made at least 1 week in advance.
- Major-specific workshops: Requests should be made at least 4 weeks in advance.
Instruction sessions currently offered
The Art of Art Research
Focus: Techniques for using Discovery and the Art History & Archaeology subject guide to retrieve academic materials.
Audience: Students in "Writing about Art" (AT2124)
The Art of Search: Finding the Needle in the Psychology Journal Stack
Focus: Focuses on utilizing advanced searching techniques for finding articles for a specific topic in a list of journals.
Audience: Graduate Students in "Theories of Learning and Human Development" (AP6077)
Deciphering History Resources
Focus: Key databases and strategies for finding academic materials on historical topics using the History & Philosophy subject guide.
Audience: Students in "Introduction to Historical Studies" (HY2038)
Film Analysis & Beyond: Electronic Resources for Film Studies
Focus: Introduction to film research tools and citation management using the Film & Media Studies subject guide.
Audience: Students in "Film Analysis" (CN3525)
Journal Articles: Cracking the Secret Codes
Focus: How to identify and evaluate academic articles, with demonstrations of Business Source Complete and the Business & Management subject guide.
Audience: Business students in "International Business" (IB2006)
The Historians Toolbox: Essential Skills for Thesis Success
Focus: How to utilize particular research strategies to find history sources and a good topic for a history thesis.
Audience: History students in "Dissertation I " (HY4456)
Level Up Your IR Research: Library Drop-In Session
Focus: How to utilize particular research strategies to find international relations sources and particular articles.
Audience: International Relations students in "Introduction to International Relations" & "Introduction to Political Science and Global Affairs" (IR 2010 & PO 1015)
Library Instruction for WP1212
Focus: Comprehensive use of Discovery, the library’s primary search tool, for research.
Audience: Students in "Academic Writing & Research" (WP1212)
Made Into Movies: Library Resources on Film Adaptations
Focus: Researching film adaptations using electronic resources and document delivery services.
Audience: Students in "Film Adaptations" (CIN2010)
Psychology Literature Search: Tips & Tricks
Focus: Advanced search techniques for psychology literature using Discovery, APA PsycInfo, and web resources.
Audience: Students in "Nonexperimental Research in Psychology" (PS3618)
Thriving in Global Markets: Business Resources for Managers
Focus: Accessing and analyzing market, industry, and company data using Passport and Business Source Complete.
Audience: Students in "Global Business Management" (IB3121)
Xculture: resources and tools for global virtual collaboration in business
Focus: Becoming familiar with business data using Passport, Gale Business Insight, WARC, Business Source Complete & Statista. Students will also become familiar with collaborative tools: Canva, Slack, Dropbox
Audience: Students in "Cross Cultural Management " (IB4168)
From Ancient Scrolls to Modern Scholarship: Mastering Library Research
Focus: Research strategies using Discovery and relevant library databases, evaluation of sources and guidance with citing works.
Audience: Students in "Classical Tradition in Contemporary Context" (DR4521)
The Research Rehearsal: Preparing for Dramaturgical Success
Focus: Research strategies using Discovery and relevant library databases, evaluation of sources and guidance with citing works.
Audience: Students in "Dramaturgy" (DR3339)
* Workshops can be offered face-to-face or online, upon faculty request. Please note that faculty must be present during the session.