The Loyola Libraries are offering the following workshops below. Unless otherwise noted, all workshops will be held in IC-120 and will last for approximately 30 minutes. To attend an online workshop, please contact the library to receive a link to the meeting. If you’re not able to attend a workshop, but would like to learn about the topic, please feel welcome to contact us. We can schedule additional workshops for groups, or plan one on one meetings. For more information please email cud-ref@luc.edu or visit: http://libraries.luc.edu/classes/calendar .
Citation Searching: Tracking Research over Time
Monday, February 9th, 3:30pm-4:00pm
IC Room 120
Citation searching allows you to identify references that cite or are cited by other scholars. Citation tracking helps find new research based on earlier research, and can identify how many times and where an article has been cited. Discover how citation indexes can assist you in your research. Questions may be sent to Stephen Macksey .
PsycINFO:Introduction to Effective Searching
Tuesday, February 10, 2:30pm-3:00pm
IC Room 120
Are you writing a research paper on a topic in psychology? Come learn about PsycINFO, the premier database for psychology research. This session will provide a basic overview of PsycINFO search techniques. This workshop will be of most interest to those who are new to the PsycINFO database, but it may also provide a useful review for anyone wishing to update their PsycINFO search skills. Questions may be sent to Stephen Macksey .
How To Read: Faster or Slower but Certainly Smarter
Wednesday, February 11, 3:45pm-4:15pm
IC Rm 120
Reading habits and styles are changing. Academic work continues to require a carefully considered combination of effective skimming and careful in-depth reading with strategies to organize and retain content. Discover strategies and solutions to reading dilemmas by attending this workshop. Questions may be sent to Jane Currie .
