Spring Break Hours
Spring Break Hours at the Libraries See the hours for the entire semester here. Klarchek Information Commons / Cudahy Library March 4 (Fri): Close at 5PM March 5-6 (Sat-Sun): 10AM – 5PM March 7-10 (Mon-Thu): 8AM – 10PM March 11 (Fri): 8AM – 5PM March 12 (Sat): 10AM – 5PM March 13 (Sun): 10AM – […]
Library workshop: How to Fill a Notebook: Techniques for Taking Useful, Organized Notes
Library Workshop: How to Fill a Notebook: Techniques for Taking Useful, Organized Note
Thursday, March 3, 2:30pm – 3:00pm, Online, via Adobe Connect: https://connect.luc.edu/library_notes_workshop
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.
Library Workshops from 2/22/16-2/26/16: Journal Impact Metrics, Digital Humanities, Citation Management, and How to Read Smarter
Library Workshops from 2/22/16-2/26/16: Journal Impact Metrics, Digital Humanities, Citation Management, and How to Read Smarter
Journal Impact Metrics
Monday, February 22, 3:30pm – 4:00pm, 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.
Digital Humanities
Tuesday February 23, 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.
Citation Management
Wednesday, February 24, 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 at wkent@luc.edu.
How to Read: Faster or Slower but Certainly Smarter
Thursday, February 25, 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.
Visions of Chicago: Loyola Student Poetry Contest
Deadline: March 15, 2016
Poetry Contest Guidelines
Submissions Agreement Eligibility: Visions of Chicago: Loyola Student Poetry Contest is open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Loyola University Chicago, regardless of experience or previous publication, except where prohibited*. Each entrant may submit up to three (3) poems on the subject of or inspired by the city of Chicago in any style, provided […]
Library Workshops from 2/15/16-2/19/16: Research with the Internet, Public Health Data, and How to Fill a Notebook
Library Workshops from 2/15/16-2/19/16
Research with the Internet
Monday, February 15, 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.
Public Health Data
Tuesday, February 16, 4:30pm – 5:00pm, Information Commons 120
More and more governments, companies, and organizations are opening up their health data to the world. This session will explore some of the most useful online repositories with free health data. From there you can analyze, cite, and share the data for your research needs. Questions may be sent to Will Kent at
wkent@luc.edu.
How to Fill a Notebook: Techniques for Taking Useful, Organized Notes
Thursday, February 18, 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 at jcurrie@luc.edu.