PsycINFO: Introduction to Effective Searching (workshop)
PsycINFO: Introduction to Effective Searching (workshop)
Wednesday, March 11th
4:00pm-4:30pm
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 at smackse@luc.edu.
Creating with Technology Workshop Series-Managing Your Online Identity
Creating with Technology Workshop Series-Managing Your Online Identity
Thursday, February 26th at 4:30PM
IC Room 120
If you were to Google yourself, do you know what you would find? Learn ways to present yourself in a positive light online, and learn how to use online tools, from social media networks to cloud storage, to your advantage. Contact Will Kent at wkent@luc.edu and Sarah Morris at smorris4@luc.edu with any questions.
Library Workshops for the Week of February 23rd, 2015
Library Workshops for the Week of February 23rd
JSTOR: Old and New
Monday, February 23rd, 12:30pm-1:00pm in IC Rm 120
Tuesday, February 24th, 2:30pm-3:00pm — Online, via Adobe Connect
JSTOR remains an essential database for finding and accessing journal articles in many disciplines, but did you know that JSTOR has introduced new tools for searching and analyzing the JSTOR corpus? This workshop will teach you how to perform advanced searches in JSTOR and provide an introduction to Data for Research, JSTOR’s new platform for text analysis. Questions may be sent to Niamh McGuigan at nmcguigan@luc.edu.
How To Read: Faster or Slower but Certainly Smarter
Wednesday, February 25th, 3:45pm-4:15pm – Online, via Adobe Connect
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 at jcurrie@luc.edu.
Creating with Technology Workshop Series-Become a Wikipedian
Creating with Technology Workshop Series-Become a Wikipedian
Thursday, February 19th at 4:30PM
IC Room 120
Join us for a class that will teach you how to contribute to Wikipedia. You will learn how to edit pages, start new ones, and leave meaningful comments on the most popular open access website on the internet. Contact Will Kent at wkent@luc.edu and Sarah Morris at smorris4@luc.edu with any questions.
Library Workshops for the Week of February 16th, 2015
Beyond Loyola: Research Libraries and Collections in Chicago (workshop)
Wednesday, February 18, 3:45pm-4:15pm
IC Room 120
Discover how you may take advantage of the rich library collections found in the Chicago area. Included will be Northwestern University, the University of Illinois Chicago, DePaul University, the Chicago Public Library, and special collections such as The Newberry Library. Questions may be sent to Jane Currie at jcurrie@luc.edu.
Creating with Technology Workshop Series-Making with the Internet
Creating with Technology Workshop Series-Making with the Internet
Thursday, February 12th at 4:30PM
IC Room 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. Contact Will Kent at wkent@luc.edu and Sarah Morris at smorris4@luc.edu with any questions.