Access to The New York Times
Did you know that the Loyola University Libraries provides access to The New York Times digital archive? We recently created a new URL to access this resource to make it even easier to create an account and access articles: libraries.LUC.edu/nytimes. The Libraries provide NYT archival access from 1851-present. Some restrictions apply to years 1923-1980. Please […]
Workshops for the Week of November 16th, 2015
Library Workshops for the Week of November 16th, 2015
How to Quote: Using Other People’s Work to Strengthen Your Own
Also offered online, via Adobe Connect
Tuesday, November 17, 4:00pm – 4:30pm, Information Commons 120
Wednesday, November 18, 4:00pm – 4:30pm, Online, via Adobe Connect: https://connect.luc.edu/libraryinfo
Thursday, November 19, 11:00am – 11:30am, Information Commons 120
So you’ve found a source, how do you properly fit it into your work? The art of quotation is a delicate balance between the extremes of uselessness and plagiarism. Use too little and you don’t get any credit for consulting a source. Use too much and you’re on the way to academic dishonesty. This workshop will cover methods of finding quotable material in library and non-library sources and ways to use them in your writing. Contact Ben Aldred at baldred@luc.edu.
Focus on the Book: December 8
Third Annual Focus on the Book: A Lecture by and for Bibliophiles Featuring Susan M. Allen, PhD Director, California Rare Book School The Other Book: The Ames Almanack Opens a Window on Colonial America Tuesday, December 8, 2015 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. program Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL Focus on the […]
International Games Day/Donuts with the Dean
Thursday, November 19, 10AM – 12PM, IC First Floor
Take a break to play some games and enjoy coffee & donuts with us.
Explore Chicago Collections
New online portal unites region’s many archival collections, empowering scholars and students with greater access to Chicago history
Workshops for the Week of November 9th, 2015
Library Workshops for the Week of November 9th, 2015
How to Fill a Notebook: Techniques for Taking Useful, Organized Notes
Thursday, November 12, 2:30pm – 3:00pm, Online, via Adobe Connect: https://connect.luc.edu/libraryinfo/
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.
PsycINFO: Introduction to Effective Searching
Thursday, November 12, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Online, via Adobe Connect: https://connect.luc.edu/libraryinfo/
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.