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Library Graduate Research Symposium Online

The University Library, in collaboration with Graduate Studies and Project LOGRAR, will host a 3-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.

Agenda
Time	Session	Facilitator
	9:00-9:10am	Welcome and Introductions
	9:10-9:30am	Workshop A: Intro to Research Learn about the research process and how to conduct a literature review.	Shonn Haren, Social Sciences Librarian
9:30-9:40am	Break
9:40-10:00am	Workshop B: Basic Research Strategies Learn how to navigate the Library's website, get research help, evaluate information and find books through OneSearch.	Justin Torres, Research & Instruction Librarian
10:00-10:10am	Break
10:10-10:30am	Workshop C: Advanced Research 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.	Paul Hottinger, Engineering Librarian Sally Romero, Education Librarian
10:30-10:40am	Break
10:40-11:00am	Workshop D: Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Learn the details on how to get your thesis/project ready for formatting review and submission.	Freda Lin, Agriculture Librarian
11:00-11:10am	Break
11:10-11:40am	Workshop E: Citation Basics (breakout rooms) APA 7th ed (Business) Learn the intricacies of citation and reference in APA with emphasis on business research.	Julie Shen, Business Librarian
	APA 7th ed (General) Learn the intricacies of citation and reference in APA.	Sally Romero, Education Librarian
	IEEE Learn the intricacies of citation and reference in IEEE	Paul Hottinger, Engineering Librarian
11:40am-12:00pm	Workshop F: Q&A with Your Librarian (breakout rooms) Learn how your librarian can help you succeed in your research. Come with your questions or just say hi!	Shonn Haren, Social Sciences Librarian Paul Hottinger, Engineering Librarian Freda Lin, Agriculture Librarian Sally Romero, Education Librarian Julie Shen, Business Librarian

Date:: Saturday, September 17, 2022
Time:: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Time Zone:: Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:: This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:: Graduate
Categories:: Library Event Library Workshops