Wells Library Graduate Workshops

Throughout the spring semester, the Wells Library is offering a series of workshops designed to help faculty and graduate students learn new skills, discover available services, and find the best resources to aid in their research. Next week's workshops include:

Research Jump Start

Explore the best methods for finding appropriate resources and examine the benefits and drawbacks of using certain search tools (such as Google Scholar). We will tailor the workshop to your particular needs,contacting you in advance requesting information regarding your research topic.

Teaching & Technology: Using Online Tools to Teach Library Research Skills

This session will provide ideas on how you can use technology to introduce students to the library and increase their awareness of the resources available. It will also cover how you can use online tools to strengthen students’ research skills, teach students to critically evaluate web sites and other resources, and help students develop a better understanding of the research process.

Have I Been Cited?: Citation Indexes on the Web

The Web of Science includes the Arts and Humanities Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Science Citation Index (back as far as 1955). In addition to indexing articles, the Citation Indexes index footnotes, making it possible to trace patterns of influence among scholars and scientists. Learn how to set up Citation Alerts and use search analysis tools to enhance your research in all fields.

To see the complete workshop schedule and sign up, go to http://www.libraries.iub.edu/workshops and click on the red Faculty & Graduate Student Workshops icon.