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Guide to Syracuse University Libraries research workshop series.

Using SU Libraries as an Online or Distance Student

Using SU Libraries as an Online or Distance Student, Led by Juan Denzer and John Stawarz

Description: Even though you might be an online or distance student and you can’t visit Syracuse University Libraries in person, we’re here to support you throughout your learning journey. This workshop will introduce a wide range of the critical resources and services often used by online and distance students, including how to use our 24-hour online chat support, access eBooks, request materials (including journal articles and book chapters) through interlibrary loan, explore the research process though online tutorials, and get research assistance though subject librarians and our research guides. The session will offer tips and tricks to access resources at institutions near you. Tips on how to leverage citation management tools for distance research. Introduce attendees to advanced research and publishing topics. We will leave plenty of time to answer any questions you might have about using SU Libraries.

Sponsored by SUL and the GSO

 

Intended Audience: Graduate Students

Date and Time:

Thursday, February 2. 2023, 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom

Saving, Organizing, and Citing Your Sources and Collaborating with Zotero

Saving, Organizing, and Citing Your Sources and Collaborating with Zotero, Led by Winn Wasson

Description: This introduction will provide an overview of Zotero, a free platform that allows students and researchers to save and annotate sources, collaborate with classmates and colleagues, generate citations and bibliographies in papers, and access references from anywhere. Students and researchers of all experience levels are encouraged to attend and ask questions.

Intended Audience: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty, Staff

Date and Time:

  • Wednesday, 2/15, 5:00-6:15pm, Bird Library Classroom, Lower Level (046) 
  • Tuesday, 2/28 5:00-6:15pm, via zoom

 

Introduction to UX Research Methods

Introduction to UX Research Methods, Led by Natalie LoRusso

Description: Do you find yourself wondering how people respond to your website, service, or product? Are you interested in conducting user research, but aren't sure where to start? In this workshop, we will compare and contrast a variety of tried-and-true research methods, explore their contexts of use, and create a draft research plan for your topic(s), if applicable. No prior research experience necessary.

Intended Audience: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty, Staff

Date and Time:

Tuesday, February 22. 2023, 2:00-3:30pm

Location:

Bird Library Classroom (046) Lower level

 

Law Research for the Non-Law Student

Law Research for the Non-Law Student, Led by Christine Demetros

Description: In depth research projects in many disciplines often involve a certain amount of legal research. But how does a researcher with no legal background tackle such a task? How does one begin such a project and approach the legal issues? What resources are available here at SU? Come learn the answers to questions like these on March 28th, when Christine Demetros, Assistant Director for Student Learning at the SU College of Law Library, will present on how to approach and conduct legal research. The session will include:

  1. Important aspects of the US legal system
  2. Things to consider when beginning legal research
  3. Terminology and research differences between law and non-law subjects
  4. An introduction to the resources available here on campus to help you accomplish your legal research goals, including services provided by the SU Law Library

Sponsored by SUL and the GSO

Dinner will be provided

Intended Audience: Graduate Students (Doctoral, Masters, Advanced Certificates), and any Undergraduate Students, Faculty or Staff interested in this topic.

Date and Time: Tuesday March 28, 2023, 5-7 PM

Location: Bird Library, 1st Floor –Peter Graham Scholarly Commons Room 114 

 

How to conduct inclusive research

How to Conduct Inclusive Searching: Incorporating Diverse Voices Into Your Research, Led by Kelly Delevan

Join Kelly Delevan for a hands-on workshop focusing on privileging other voices in scholarly searches. While recognizing that academic libraries often work within systems that rely on European and western ways of thinking, organizing, and knowing, we find it essential to reconstruct searching strategies to equitably include underrepresented and underserved voices. Come join our discussion on how to conduct inclusive searching to better incorporate sources from diverse and marginalized voices. 

Intended Audience: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty, Staff

Date and Time: 

  • Wednesday, April 19, 2:30-4:00 Bird Library Lower Level (046)