Fall 2015 Workshops

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Library Open House

9/2 11am-2pm

Come and meet the staff of the Samuel C. Williams Library and learn about your library’s services and research tools!

• Get a tour of the Leonardo da Vinci and F.W. Taylor Special Collections rooms (at 11:30 and 12:30)
• Tour the library for a look at the study space and new technology introduced over the summer
• Learn more about ebooks, research databases, and the textbook reserve collection  
• Library staff will be available to answer your questions.

All members of the Stevens community are welcome to stop by.  Refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!

Graduate Student Library Orientation

9/3 2pm-3pm

An open session for graduate students to learn and ask questions about the tools and resources of Samuel C. Williams Library, and how they can be used in research at Stevens and beyond. Location: Library 204.

Scholarly Communication Series: Social Networking for Researchers

9/16 2pm-3pm

It is important for new and established scholars to take full advantage of the networking and collaborative opportunities provided by online social networks. We will discuss ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and other platforms and resources to help you curate your online presence. Location: Library 204.

Scholarly Communication Series: Citation Management Tools

9/30 2pm-3pm

Your bibliography begins as soon as you've cited an article, and assembling it is an ongoing part of your writing process. This session will cover the citation tools available to you, and how to make sure that your bibliography accurately reflects the work that went into it. Location: Library 204.

Google Master: Gain Research Power

10/7 2pm-3pm

This session will show you how to discover the valuable resources available through Google's lesser-known research tools. Location: Library 204.

Graduate Student Thesis/Dissertation Workshop

10/21 1pm-2pm

For graduate and doctoral students working on a thesis or dissertation, this workshop will provide details about formatting & submission requirements. Location: Library 204.

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Thesis/Dissertation Copyright Workshop

10/21 2pm-3pm

How do you incorporate your previously published articles into your thesis? Who owns the copyright to your paper? These questions and more will be answered at this workshop. Useful for those in the middle of the writing process as well as those just setting out. Location: Library 204.

Undergraduate Student Senior Thesis/Report Workshop

10/28 1pm-2pm

For seniors working on their senior thesis or report, this workshop will provide details about formatting and submission requirements. Location: Library 204.

Image Searching and Citation

11/4 2pm-3pm

A research paper, presentation or poster looks extra special with nice graphics and photos. Luckily, the Internet has a plethora of images to save and use. But beware, visual media like words, carry copyright protections, sometimes specific instructions on use, and need to be cited. This workshop will introduce you to tools to find images on the Internet that are safe to use and how to cite them in your research. Location: Library 204.

Scholarly Communication Series: Open Access and Scholarly Communication

11/18 2pm-3pm

Scholarly communication refers to the many ways scholars communicate with each other, which include articles, conferences, blogs, Twitter, and much more. We'll discuss the latest news in scholarly publishing, open access, and other current events in the area of scholarly communication. Location: Library 204

Upcoming Events

Citation Management Tools
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Library 204
Your bibliography begins as soon as you've cited an article, and assembling it is an ongoing part of your writing process. This session will cover the citation tools available to you, and how to make sure that your bibliography accurately reflects the work that went into it.

Issues in Scholarly Communication
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Library 204
Scholarly communication refers to the many ways scholars communicate with each other, which include articles, conferences, blogs, Twitter, and much more. We'll discuss the latest news in scholarly publishing, open access, and other current events in the area of scholarly communication.

Undergraduate Senior Thesis Workshop
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, Library 204
For all students working on a senior thesis, this workshop will provide details about formatting & submission requirements.

Image Searching and Citation
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Library 204
A research paper, presentation or poster looks extra special with nice graphics and photos. Luckily, the Internet has a plethora of images to save and use. But beware, visual media like words, carry copyright protections, sometimes specific instructions on use, and need to be cited. This workshop will introduce you to tools to find images on the Internet that are safe to use and how to cite them in your research.

Literature Reviews and Annotated Bibliographies
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Library 204
This session will discuss how to assemble a comprehensive collection of pertinent references and how to turn those references into a clear narrative showing why your work is unique and important.

What's Your Impact: Citation Tracking
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Library 204
Your impact as a scholar is partly reflected in the effect your work has on others, as observed through citations. This session will discuss the traditional methods to track how others are citing you through databases as well as "altmetrics," which measure impact in social media.

Grad Student Thesis/Dissertation Workshop
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Library 204
For all students working on a thesis or dissertation, this workshop will provide details about formatting & submission requirements.

Fall Workshops @ the Library

This fall's workshops include topics such as: professional social networking, RefWorks, citation searching and bibliometrics, and online research for Graduate and WebCampus students. View the full schedule, descriptions and sign up @ http://scwlibrary.eventbrite.com.

Spring workshops

We are offering a series of free workshops to help you make the most of the library's tools and services. You can sign up @ http://scwlibrary.eventbrite.com >>

Spring workshops!

The library is offering an extensive workshop schedule this spring, covering every topic from term paper research, to using LaTeX to prepare your thesis, to online networking, to GRE test prep...

Fall Workshops

The Dangers and Advantages of Social Media (part of the Graduate Student Affairs Professional Development Series)

This presentation covers how to use social media in a positive fashion while avoiding common negative branding downfalls, and will be relevant to graduate students, club leaders, staff, and faculty.

Thursday, Sept. 23rd, 4 - 5 p.m. (Fielding Room, Howe Center)

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Utilizing Library Resources & a discussion about Plagiarism (part of the Graduate Student Affairs Professional Development Series)

Thursday, Sept. 30th, 4 - 5 p.m. (Fielding Room, Howe Center)

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Searching the Deep Web

Tuesday, Oct. 19th, 4 - 5 p.m. (Library Research Training Room 204)

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Thesis and Ph.D. Dissertation Formatting and Submission (part of the Graduate Student Affairs Professional Development Series)

Thursday, Oct. 21st, 4 - 5 p.m (Fielding Room, Howe Center)

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Using RefWorks

Learn how to use this online tool to manage, sort, and create citations and bibliographies from your research resources. This really is an incredibly useful tool if you are working on your thesis or dissertation, or doing research for a book or article.

Tuesday, Oct. 26th, 4 - 5 p.m. (Library Research Training Room 204)

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Utilizing Library Resources from Off Campus: a Wimba live presentation

Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 4 - 5 p.m. (Online via Wimba)
Please send an email to linda.beninghove@stevens.edu if you would like to participate.

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Utilizing Library Resources: Research for final papers & projects

Tuesday, Nov. 16th, 4 - 5 p.m. (Library Research Training Room 204)
Learn research tips and tricks for finding scholarly and professional articles & books to support your final papers and projects. We will also discuss citing sources. If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact linda.beninghove@stevens.edu

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Using library research tools from off-campus (live online via eLearn)

Thursday, Nov. 18th, 4 - 5 p.m. (live online via eLearn)
Please send an email to linda.beninghove@stevens.edu if you would like to participate. You will receive an email with a link to the online classroom.

Scopus Lunch & Learn

Please join us for the Scopus Lunch & Learn at the library on Wednesday, April 21, from noon to 1 pm.

Lunch will be provided, so please let us know if you plan to attend. (Please also let us know if you require a vegetarian meal.) RSVP by Monday to linda.beninghove@stevens.edu

A representative from Elsevier will be here to tell us all about the newest features of the scholarly Scopus database.

Come join us for free lunch, Scopus giveaways, and the latest news about how to use Scopus for your research. Faculty, students, and staff are urged to attend!

The Scopus Lunch & Learn will meet in Library Training Room 204.

Questions? Please send an email to linda.beninghove@stevens.edu

Library Workshops

The library will be offering several workshops to help students learn how to use the library's resources & services for professional development and how to use the library resources to prepare papers, projects, theses, and dissertations.

• Thursday, April 8, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Graduate Professional Development Series - Office of Graduate Student Affairs. Graduate students will learn how to use the library resources for academic assignments and career development. This seminar is offered through the Office of Graduate Student Affairs. Location: Babbio 304.

• Monday, April 12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Library Research for Graduate and Ph.D. Students. Graduate students will learn how to use the library resources for academic assignments and career development. Location: Library Training Room 204. Refreshments will be provided.

• Wednesday, April 14, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Thesis and Dissertation Workshop. For all students working on a thesis or dissertation, this workshop will provide details about formatting & submission requirements. Location: Library Training Room 204. Refreshments will be provided.

• Wednesday, April 21, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Scopus Lunch & Learn. (RSVP required to linda.beninghove@stevens.edu - lunch will be provided, so we'll need to know how many people are attending!) All members of the Stevens community are welcome to attend. Attendees will learn about the latest features of the scholarly Scopus database. Location: Library Training Room 204.

If you have any questions about the library workshops, please contact Linda Beninghove, Head of Reference and Research Services, at linda.beninghove@stevens.edu or 201-216-5412.

Please join us at our workshops! We look forward to seeing you there.

Upcoming Library Workshop!

The library will be giving a workshop as part of the Office of Graduate Affairs Professional Development Series, held every Thursday from 5-6 p.m. in Babbio 304.

***Thursday, February 25***

Library Resources

There is a plethora of resources that are available for students to use and reference in the library such as databases, information about companies for job searching, journals, and more. Learning to use these resources is a critical tool for writing research papers.

The library research lecture will teach graduate students how to use library resources to support their papers & projects and to improve their academic writing skills. Students will learn how to find scholarly and professional journal articles & books, how to find company & industry information, how to cite sources properly, and how to use the library website effectively to find high-quality information.

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop has been postponed due to inclement weather. Information will be posted here regarding a rescheduled date. Thank you!