The ability to find and analyze information is a critical skill for your academic success! Workshops are open to the entire UNH community. Drop in to any or all of these sessions to learn about library research and databases. It’s a good opportunity to get your questions answered in a small group environment.
Workshops are held in Room 213 in the Library unless otherwise noted. Bring your laptop or charge one out at the library circulation desk to use for the duration of the session (Current UNH ID required).
In addition to these workshops, you can arrange for a 1-on-1 individual session with a librarian for help on any of these topics or any research related issues by calling 203-932-7189, e-mailing libraryhelp@newhaven.edu or stopping by the information desk. If you are unable to attend a workshop, let us know and we will send you the handouts and/or copies of the presentations. Or, go to our LibGuides at http://libguides.newhaven.edu
Research & Database Workshops
Spring 2013
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Time |
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Introduction to the UNH library for Grad Students Learn how to use the UNH library to find the resources you need to for class papers and presentations. This is an informal presentation so bring your questions.
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Thursday, February 7 |
5:00 pm |
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Information: What is it? Where do you find it? Finding information to use for your college level research is more than just the first few results of a Google search! Learn about different sources of information, how to find these sources and how to analyze them to determine if they are appropriate for your information need. |
Wednesday, |
3:00 pm |
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Library Workshop for Adult Learners Maybe it has been a while since you've used a library or are new to library research. Libraries have changed significantly over the years. How students learn and how they access materials in the library has changed too.. You will learn how to use the UNH Library resources to find books, e-journals, e-books, and other resources you need for class papers and presentations. |
Saturday, February 16 |
11:00 am |
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Selecting a Research Paper Topic & Finding Background Information Discusses various sources for identifying a suitable topic & locating background information to begin understanding your topic. |
Friday, February 22 |
12:00 pm |
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Introduction to the Library Everything you need for research is not on Google! Discusses the services provided by the UNH library and focuses on how to find resources needed for research at the college level. |
Thursday, February 28 |
4:00 pm |
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Database Workshop: Psychology and Social Science Database PsychINFo, PsychARTICLES, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, SocINDEX with Full-Text are just a few of the databases to choose from. What is the difference between them and which are best for your project? Come to this workshop and explore these choices.
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Tuesday, March 5 |
5:00 pm |
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Database Workshop: Academic OneFile This database contains journal, magazine & newspaper articles, as well as multimedia content, reference books and more. Come learn how to do effective searches to get the best results. |
Friday, March 8 |
1:00 pm |
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Journals: What they are, Why you need them & Where to get them Discover the difference between journals and popular magazines. Learn how to find peer-reviewed journals & how to find journal articles if you have citations |
Wednesday, March 13 |
4:00 pm |
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History Resources Learn about primary and secondary resources for History: what they are & where to find them. |
Thursday, March 14 |
4:00 pm |
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Learn about LibGuides LibGuides are a great resource that teach you about the best library resources for any research paper or project. See where to find them & how to use them |
Monday, March 25 |
11:00 am |
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Criminal Justice & Forensic Science E-Books (from ForensicNetBase/LawEnforcementNetBase) This great E-library contains hundreds of titles in the areas of crisis management and negotiation methods, arson and homicide investigation, expert witnessing, and forensic pathology and more. They are available to the UNH community 24/7. No special e-reader needed. |
Wednesday, March 27 |
4:00 pm |
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E-Books in the Library Learn how to access E-book collections available through the Library; No Nook or Kindle needed! Thousands of reference and subject specific books are available 24/7 |
Tuesday, April 2 |
11:00 am |
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Database Workshop: JSTOR JSTOR offers a searchable archive of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work. |
Thursday, April 4 |
5:00 pm |
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An Introduction to Zotero This workshop will introduce you to Zotero, a free downloadable tool which can help you keep your research organized. Learn how to install Zotero and use it to collect, manage, and cite your research sources. Zotero will even help you create bibliographies. |
Tuesday, April 9 |
2:00 pm |
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Advanced Internet Search Tips Do you really know how to search the Internet? This session will introduce you to some advanced features of Google and specialized search engines that can be used to search Blogs or Twitter |
Friday, April 12 |
11:00 am |
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Digital Citizenship This workshop is designed to show students a responsible approach to using the internet. It will prepare students to evaluate websites, ensure internet security, and provide a better understanding of privacy on the internet. |
Tuesday, April 16 |
4:00 pm |
This page last updated on February 6, 2013.
