All posts by Jennifer Corbin

Research Skills Toolkit Series

Announcements,


Learn library research skills at these upcoming events:

    • Introductory Tools (Feb. 15, Mar. 14, 2 pm to 3 pm)
    • Advanced Search Techniques (Feb. 21, Mar. 20, 10 am to 11 am)
    • Citation Management (Feb. 27, Mar. 26, 1 pm to 2 pm)

Each event includes three 15-minute microlearning opportunities focused on a research concept, skill, and tool. The event will take place on the main floor of the library.

Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome. Cultural credit is available. Contact Jennifer Corbin ([email protected]) or Jossie Amador-Gonzalez ([email protected]) for information.

 

Spring Library Hours

Announcements


Spring Library Hours begin Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM to 12 AM
Friday: 8 AM to 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM

On Monday, January 15, the Library will be closed from 8 am to 5 pm in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The library will be open from 5 pm to 12 midnight.

For a complete list of special openings and closings, see Calendar & Hours.
QEP equals Gather Analyze Present

Are all sources created equal? Workshop: 11/2, noon to 1 pm

Announcements,

Are some information sources better than others? Why do some assignments require you to use peer-reviewed articles or empirical articles? Why are some sources considered inappropriate for a research paper? In this  workshop, you will learn about different sources of information, how they are created, and ways to use them in a research project. Cultural Credit is available for this QEP workshop. 

Location: Library 1st floor, East Room
Time: 12 noon to 1 pm
Contact: Jennifer Corbin,  [email protected]

Destress Fest 4/27, 10 – 10

Announcements

Study and unwind at Destress Fest, feat. Finals Countdown from 6p-10p, at the duPont-Ball Library, first floor. Destress Fest takes place on study day, Thursday, April 27, from 10 am to 10 pm. Enjoy activities and snacks throughout the day.

Activities include puzzles, coloring, sensory dough, Brain Flakes, make your own stressball, Nintendo Wii gaming, design your own button. Snacks will be available throughout the day.

The Writing Center will host Finals Countdown in the Writing Center and East Room from 6 pm to 10 pm. Writing Center hours during finals week, walk-in only: Thursday, April 27 6-10 PM; Friday, April 28 12-3 PM; and Sunday, April 30 3-6 PM. If you want to schedule an online session, you’ll need to email the writing center to set up an appointment.