Workshops for the Week of October 5th, 2015
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.
Mid-Semester Break Hours
There are no classes on Monday (10/5) and Tuesday (10/6), but the Libraries are still open! See below for the adjusted hours during the Mid-Semester Break.
One Book, One Chicago: The Third Coast
Please join us for a One Book, One Chicago discussion of The Third Coast by Thomas Dyja. The moderator will be Loyola alumna Janette Kopacz of the Chicago Public Library. Thursday, October 15, 2015 2-3:30 p.m. Room 727, Corboy Law Center Water Tower Campus Loyola University Chicago 25 E. Pearson Street As described on the […]
Banned Books Week
This week, September 27th to October 3rd, is Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read. It was established in 1982 by First Amendment activist Judith Krug. Books are challenged every year when individuals or groups find their content inappropriate. Some books end up banned from school curriculums, from libraries, or throughout […]
Speaker Series: Civil War Chicago
Friends of the Loyola Libraries Speaker Series 2015-2016 presents Civil War Chicago: Eyewitness to History Tuesday, October 20, 2015 ● 6 p.m. Klarchek Information Commons, Fourth Floor Lake Shore Campus ● Loyola University Chicago Please join us as we welcome distinguished scholars and Loyola alumni Theodore J. Karamanski (BA ’75, MA ’78, PhD ’79) and […]
Labor Day Hours
In recognition of Labor Day the Libraries will have adjusted hours and be closed on Monday, September 7