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Library Resources for Graduate Students

Fall 2023 Library Graduate Research Symposium 

The University Library, in collaboration with Graduate Studies and Project LOGRAR, will host a virtual 3.5-hour, single day event that consist of online workshops and remote library instruction, strengthening graduate students' knowledge and skills as researchers and scholars. The event is aimed to build a sense of community and belonging at the university as well as provide the opportunity to build skills as researchers through the workshops and information sessions that are offered. The event will aim to reinforce the value of library resources and librarians in graduate students’ experience of being in a graduate program. 

Program Learning Outcomes 

  1. Students will develop a sense of community through participation in a graduate-centered space. 

  1. Students will gain familiarity with Library resources and services. 

  1. Students will to be able to analyze information and ideas from a variety of sources and perspectives to make informed decisions. 

  1. Students will be able to identify the contribution that a specific source makes to their research. 

  1. Students will learn how to match their information needs and search strategies with the appropriate search tools. 

  1. Students will be able to properly cite information sources by crediting the ideas of others.

Agenda
Time Session Facilitator
9:00-9:10am Welcome and Introductions Sally Romero, Education Librarian
9:10-9:50am

Keynote Speakers
Co-authors of The Latinx Guide to Graduate School,

Dr. Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales and Dr. Magdalena L. Barrera

Link to Recorded Presentation

Sally Romero, Education Librarian
9:50-10:00am Break  
10:00-10:20am

Workshop A: Intro to Research
Learn about the research process and how to conduct a literature review.

Link to Recorded Presentation

Rayheem Eskridge, Environmental Design Librarian
10:20-10:40am

Workshop B: Basic Research Strategies
Learn how to navigate the Library's website, get research help, evaluate information and find books through OneSearch.

Link to Recorded Presentation

Hannah Cole, Humanities & Communication Librarian
10:40-10:50am

Break

 
10:50-11:10am

Workshop C: Advanced Researching Strategies
You've done some research. Come to this session to learn more advanced techniques, search strategies including filtering techniques, using Google Scholar, and acquiring material from other institutions.

Link to Recorded Presentation

Hannah Cole, Humanities & Communication Librarian

Freda Lin, Agriculture Librarian

11:10-11:40am

Workshop D: Citation Basics - APA 7th ed
Learn the intricacies of citation and reference in APA style.

Link to Recorded Presentation

Julie Shen, Business, Hospitality & Computer Science Librarian

11:40-11:50am Break  
11:50-12:05pm

Workshop E: Setting Up Your ORCID
Learn about ORCID and set up your ORCID ID, a unique, persistent identifier free of charge to researchers.

Link to Recorded Presentation

Shonn Haren, Social Sciences & History Librarian
12:05pm-12:30pm

Workshop F: Thesis/Dissertation Formatting
Learn the details on how to get your thesis/project ready for formatting review and submission.

Link to Recorded Presentation

Marilu Salcedo, Library Services Specialist III

12:30pm Closing Remarks