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QEP equals Gather Analyze Present

Avoid Paywalls Workshop

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Avoid Paywalls with Library Research Tools: A QEP Workshop
Wednesday, September 21, 6 pm to 7 pm in the East Room, 1st floor, duPont-Ball Library
Registration is encouraged.

You may have heard the phrase “Information wants to be free” but you know it’s not true because you’ve encountered a journal article paywall. As a member of the Stetson community, you have access to databases, journals, articles, books, ebooks, streaming video, and more, all paid for by Stetson. Learn about accessing journal articles, databases, and other library resources available that may save you money. Cultural Credit is available for this QEP workshop.

Extended Hours for Finals

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Extended Hours for Finals
Wednesday 27 April to Tuesday 3 May
Mon. – Fri.: 8 AM to 12 Midnight
Sat. – Sun.: 10 AM to 12 Midnight

Reminders for students

Please return all library materials by the end of the semester to avoid being charged for non-returned items.

All interlibrary loan (ILL) materials, regardless of the due date, must be returned by the end of the semester to avoid being charged for non-returned items.

QEP equals Gather Analyze Present

Cultural Credit Workshops 4/19 and 4/21

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Research After Stetson: a workshop for graduating seniors*

You may have heard the phrase “Information wants to be free” but you know it’s not true because you’ve encountered a journal article paywall. As a member of the Stetson community, you have access to databases, journals, articles, books, ebooks, streaming video, and more, all paid for by Stetson. What are your options when you leave Stetson? Learn about accessing journal articles, databases and other library resources available after you graduate. Cultural Credit is available for this QEP = G.A.P. workshop.

Tuesday, April 19, 1 pm to 2 pm
Thursday, April 21, 4 pm to 5 pm

For more information see the Library Workshops page.  Registration is appreciated, but not required.

*This workshop is open to all students.

QEP equals Gather Analyze Present

QEP workshop: Are all sources created equal?

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Are some information sources better than others? Why do some assignments ask you to only use peer-reviewed articles or empirical research articles? Why are some sources considered inappropriate for a research paper? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about different sources of information, how they are created, and the ways they may be used in a research project.

Dates:
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, East Room (Library 1st floor)
Thursday, March 31, 2022, 4:00pm – 5:00pm, East Room (Library 1st floor)
Register at  https://stetson.libcal.com/calendar/workshops

Cultural Credit is available for this QEP = GAP workshop. 

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Library Research Prize Competition

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The duPont-Ball Library competition for the library’s Evans C. Johnson Research Prize and the R. Neil Scott Research Prize is open for 2022.

To apply:

  1. Fill out the online entry form.
  2. Upload a copy of your paper in Word format.
  3. Deadline for submissions: Friday, March 18 at 4 pm.

Both Research Prizes are open to all students who as a first-year college student completed a research paper during the last calendar year (spring, summer, or fall semesters 2021).

The contest is sponsored by the duPont-Ball Library to encourage the thorough, effective, creative, and ethical uses of research resources. $200 in prizes may be awarded for each prize.

Read past prize winning papers.

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Proxy borrowing for students

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Students who are isolating may borrow physical library materials by designating proxies who are authorized to check out items for them. Fill out this online form to designate your proxies, and they will be able to pick up items from the library and bring them to you. If you need to borrow a laptop, tablet, or other equipment, be sure to fill out an Equipment Loan Agreement form in addition to the proxy form. 

If you need research help while isolating, email [email protected] or call/text 386-747-9028. For more details, see Ask A Librarian.

24 hour library access online: Use OneSearch to locate ebooks, articles, and streaming media. Access all of the library’s databases and electronic resources from the library’s home page.