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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.

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Library Intersession Hours

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The duPont-Ball Library Intersession Hours begin on Saturday, Dec. 11.

Intersession Hours
Saturday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 19
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

Note: On Monday, Dec. 13 , the library will close at noon for a Library Retreat.

University Holiday
Monday, Dec. 20 to Monday, Jan. 3
CLOSED

Intersession Hours
Tuesday, Jan. 4 to Saturday, Jan. 8
Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED

Regular Spring Hours begin on Sunday, Jan. 9.

Consult Calendar and Hours for more information.

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DeStress Fest – Mon., Dec. 6

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Relax, study, and destress before finals.  DeStress Fest will take place on Monday, December 6 on the main floor of the library, with a range of activities from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Some scheduled activities include:

Color, Create & Cheer
Puzzles (10am to 10pm)
Coloring (10am to 5pm)
Notes of Encouragement (10am to 6pm)
Collage with Chad Serhal (11 am to 2 pm)

Counter Programming
Relaxing video content on library screens
Wii Games (12pm to 2pm / 7pm to 9pm)

Treat Yourself!
Goody bags – at HFSSC front desk (2nd floor) (10am to 4pm)
Snack Time – snacks giveaway (2pm & 4 pm)  
What’s Poppin’? (3pm to 4pm)
  –  Bubble wrap popping
  –  Popcorn giveaway

Finals Countdown in the Writing Center (6pm to10pm)
Meet with a Writing Center Tutor
Snacks