Category: Resources

Library Workshops for the Week of November 2nd, 2015:

Edit Wikipedia
Monday November 2, 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Information Commons 120
Help create the sixth most-visited website in the world. Become a Wikipedian and learn what goes into editing this constantly-evolving resource. Questions may be sent to Will Kent at wkent@luc.edu.

Digital Humanities
Tuesday November 3, 3:30pm – 4:00pm, 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.

Managing your Research with the Internet
Tuesday, November 3, 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Information Commons 120
Feeling overwhelmed by your work? Having trouble staying organized? This workshop will introduce you to tips, tricks, and a variety of online tools to help you stay productive. With this class under your belt, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a researching and productivity ninja. Questions may be sent to Will Kent at wkent@luc.edu.

Current Issues in Technology (Digital Literacy and Privacy)
Wednesday, November 4, 4:30pm – 5:00pm, 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.

Library Workshops for the Week of October 19th, 2015:

How to Read: Faster or Slower but Certainly Smarter
Monday, October 19, 2:30pm – 3:00pm, Online, via Adobe Connect:
https://connect.luc.edu/libraryinfo/
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 (jcurrie@luc.edu).

Making with the Internet
Monday, October 19, 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 (wkent@luc.edu).

Citation Management
Tuesday, October 20, 4:30pm – 5:00pm Information Commons 120
Lost in a sea of citations? Are you interested in organizing them so you can easily insert them into your next great research paper? Take charge of your citations and come to this session to learn about RefWorks and Zotero, two citation management programs. Questions may be sent to Will Kent (wkent@luc.edu).

Edit Wikipedia
Wednesday October 21, 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Information Commons 120
Help create the sixth most-visited website in the world. Become a Wikipedian and learn what goes into editing this constantly-evolving resource. Questions may be sent to Will Kent (wkent@luc.edu).

Workshops for the Week of October 12th, 2015

PsycINFO: Introduction to Effective Searching
Monday, October 12, 2.30pm – 3:00pm, Information Commons 120
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.

How to Read: Faster or Slower but Certainly Smarter
Monday, October 12, 3:45pm – 4:15pm, 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.

Hacking the Database: Understanding Search Engines for Better Results
Tuesday October 13, 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Information Commons 120
Wednesday October 14, 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Information Commons 120
The operations of search engines can seem mysterious. Why do certain results get highlighted over others? Why do things that appear in one search engine not appear in another? Exploring some of the key features of all search algorithms, this workshop will cover how to better use search interfaces from the ubiquitous Google to the new Library Search. Contact Ben Aldred at baldred@luc.edu.

Library Workshops for the Week of October 5th, 2015

Journal Impact Metrics
Wednesday, October 7, 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Information Commons 120
The Journal Impact Factor is the most widely recognized measure of the relative research impact of individual journals. This workshop will include an overview of the Journal Impact Factor, as well as alternate metrics for measuring journal impact. Questions may be sent to Stephen Macksey at smackse@luc.edu.

How to Fill a Notebook: Techniques for Taking Useful, Organized Notes
Thursday, October 8, 2:30pm – 3:00pm, 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 jcurrie@luc.edu.