Are you struggling with your research? Need help locating articles and other materials? This workshop will go over how to locate items in the library system, including how to find online resources through library databases and when to use Interlibrary Loan. Bring your research paper with you -- time will be set aside to answer individual questions.
Tuesday 1/29, 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday 2/26, 3:30-4:30pm
Learn how to use RefWorks, a citation management software program subscribed to by the University of Illinois Library and CITES that is free to faculty, staff, and students of the University of Illinois. This workshop will cover the basics: how to access RefWorks, search catalogs, import references from library databases, retrieve and manage citations, create bibliographies according to various citation styles (e.g., MLA or APA), and use Write N Cite to add parenthetical references to your work. For more information about RefWorks see: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/refworks/
Friday 2/1, 1:00-2:00pm
Thursday 2/28, 3:30-4:30pm
Save valuable research time! Online research resources are pervasive today, making it much harder to stay current in your field. This workshop will introduce several current awareness features including how to set up an RSS feed reader account, creating search alerts from library databases as well as Table of Contents alerts.
Tuesday 2/5, 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday 3/4, 3:30-4:30pm
Geared towards Research and Teaching Assistants, this library workshop will introduce several time-saving tips. Topics include the basics of working for others (e.g., proxy authorizations and departmental charge accounts), current awareness services, PapersInvited, how to locate dissertations, and how to use RefWorks, a personal citation database.
Friday 2/8, 1:00-2:00pm
Thursday 3/6, 3:30-4:30pm
Is your academic pile of information overwhelming? Are you looking for new ways to get organized? Learn from the best! Librarians will give you the low-down on how they organize their own research materials using several different strategies including the GTD method (Getting Things Done), citation management, current awareness tools, social bookmarking and quick tips.
Friday 2/15, 1:00-2:00pm
Friday 3/7, 1:00-2:00pm
Even librarians use Google Scholar! Improve your searching by learning tricks of the trade using advanced features of Google Scholar. Learn the benefits and limitations of what Google Scholar can do for you. Also, learn about the new Google Book project and how to find online books.
Friday 2/22, 1:00-2:00-pm
Tuesday 3/11, 3:30-4:30pm
View the Library Calendar for workshops.
All classes will be held in Undergraduate Library 291.
Take a tour of the Main and Undergraduate Libraries! During the tour, attendees will visit departmental libraries and the 'stacks' as well as take a walk through the tunnel to the Undergraduate Library. The session will last about 50 minutes. New Student Tours are offered at the beginning of each semseter. Contact the Reference Department for more information at reflib@uiuc.edu or call 333-2290.
Spring 2008 Schedule:
January 16th and 17th
Every hour on the hour from 10am to 1pm
Meet in the Marshall Gallery on the first floor of the library near the east entrance.
No registration necessary
Would you prefer to experience a library tour online? Check out these virtual tours:
Don't have time to come to the library during a scheduled tour time? Listen to the *NEW* library podcast tour.
Podcast Tour of the Main
Library (approximately 20 minutes long)
Library tour script
Audio tours of the Main and Undergraduate Libraries are available at the Information Desk on the second floor of the Main Library or at the Undergraduate Library Information Services Desk. The CDs and CD players may be charged out by university students, faculty, and staff with a University ID. All others who wish to take this tour must leave a driver's license or other form of identification. The self-guided tours are designed for use by individuals. For more information, please contact the Reference Department at 217-333-2290.
We are here to help you teach! Request assistance in designing and testing library assignments, using library resources in the classroom, and creating class-related bibliographies. You can schedule instructional sessions that are designed specifically for your class, covering areas such as library research strategies, critical thinking skills, and information literacy. Contact your departmental library for details on what instructional services they provide or contact Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, Coordinator for Information Literacy Services and Instruction.
Librarians have many tools, tips, and strategies to assist you and your students. Includes library resources you can link into your course management system.
Departmental libraries create webpages that provide instructional resources for students and instructors, including research guides, subject guides, database guides, and class guides. A subject guide might consist of an annotated bibliography on a particular topic, or it might be a detailed list of library resources for a specific topic. Search by topic A-Z.
Many librarians create webpages for course-integrated instruction for their students to access as preparation for the instruction session or as a supplement to the in-person instruction. The resources are organized by course name and number.
Research guides on general library resources and tools including biographical resources, book reviews, dissertations, and more.
Print jobs in the library in black and white or color.
Includes information about wireless printing services.
Getting started with UIUCnet wireless.
Connect to the wireless network in the library using VPN.
Answer basic questions to get you connected.
Includes locations in the library and across campus.
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