Aug. 21, 2009 – The Library at College of DuPage is offering several free Smart Online Searcher Workshops this fall for students, staff and community members.
The workshops are designed to give participants an overview of topics to help with research, social network tools and library resources. Registration is required for all sessions and all workshops meet in the Library, located on the second floor of the Student Resource Center, at the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.
Research Basics for Students is offered 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 and Thursday, Oct. 22; and 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.
This beginner workshop highlights the basics of library research. Participants learn how to navigate the Library and find books and articles on various topics.
Internet I: Finding & Evaluating Information is offered 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Participants with basic Web search experience will learn to improve online search skills and techniques to help them determine the best Web site for research projects.
Internet II: Advanced Searching is offered 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, and 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This workshop highlights effective and time-saving strategies for finding the best information on the Internet, including Boolean logic, nesting, truncation and field searching.
Citing Sources with NoodleBib Software is offered 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. Participants will learn how to use NoodleBib Software to manage and create reference lists in MLA and APA format, how to create a NoodleBib account and how to make a reference list with common sources.
Social Software: Blogs, Wikis and More is offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16. This workshop is an introduction to various online tools and includes discussion of blogs, wikis, podcasts and RSS feeds.
APA: Citing & Paper Formatting is offered 2:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, and 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Participants will learn the basics of citing sources and formatting papers in the American Psychological Association’s style.
MLA: Citing & Paper Formatting is offered 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This workshop highlights citations and formatting in the Modern Language Association's style.
Money Management Resources @ Your Library is offered 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. Participants will learn the best resources for saving, investing and managing money, including free, unbiased financial Web sites.
For more information, call the Library at (630) 942-3364.