A number of library workshops are offered throughout the semester. Here’s a list of workshops taking place this week:
Current Issues in Technology (Digital Literacy and Privacy)
Monday, October 26, 2:30pm – 3:00pm, Information Commons 120
Join us for a lively discussion of major issues in the world of technology. We will delve into the ins and outs of digital literacy and consider debates surrounding new technologies and privacy. Questions may be sent to Will Kent at wkent@luc.edu
How to Fill a Notebook: Techniques for Taking Useful, Organized Notes
Monday, October 26, 3:45pm – 4:15pm, Information Commons 120
Research indicates that learning is most effective when notes are written by hand. Discover strategies for creating a notebook that is well organized and notes that will help you succeed academically by attending this workshop. Questions may be sent to Jane Currie at jcurrie@luc.edu
Making with the Internet
Tuesday, October 27, 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Information Commons 120
So you use the internet all the time, but do you ever make the internet? Get acquainted with Mozilla’s Webmaker and learn the basics of HTML and CSS. Even if you are not interested in making websites this course will give you a better understanding of how the internet works and what you can do with it. Questions may be sent to Will Kent at wkent@luc.edu
Digital Humanities
Wednesday October 28 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Information Commons 120
If you love the humanities and technology, or if you’re wondering how technology connects to the humanities, then this is the workshop for you. We’ll learn about how technology and computing intersect with the humanities, and we’ll discover exciting new projects and ways to get involved in digital humanities work. Questions may be sent to Will Kent at wkent@luc.edu
How to Read: Faster or Slower but Certainly Smarter
Thursday, October 29, 2:30pm – 3:00pm, Information Commons 120
Reading habits and styles are changing. Academic work continues to require a carefully considered combination of effective skimming and careful in-depth reading. Effective readers employ strategies to organize and retain their reading. Discover strategies and solutions to reading dilemmas by attending this workshop. Questions may be sent to Jane Currie at jcurrie@luc.edu
