Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 06:00 p.m. (Students are free to attend to either workshop at noon or at 5:00 p.m.)
November 12: Base Operations: Learn how to effectively use the library’s website, library guides, and Ask A Librarian.
November 13: Standing Orders: Learn how to ethically use and cite information in your research.
November 14: Research Reconnaissance: Learn how to search for books, e-books, and journal articles in NovaCat and the databases.
Contact Information: Jamie Segno
Reference/Outreach Librarian II
(954) 262-5484 | js1830@nova.edu
Location: Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd Floor, Lab B or Online
Website: www.nova.campusguides.com/bootcamp
Descriptions: Nov 12 Base Operations: In this interactive workshop, students will gain a basic introduction to:
- Alvin Sherman Library website
- Ask A Librarian services
- The Information Cycle
- Library Guides & Online Help Tutorials
- Using Google Scholar through the Library
- Using Find It
Nov 13 Standing Orders: In this interactive workshop, students will gain a basic introduction to:
- How to Avoid Plagiarism
- Why Citations are Important
- Basic APA & MLA
- Library Guides on Citing Sources
Nov 14 Research Reconnaissance: In this interactive workshop, students will gain a basic introduction to:
- Keywords & Boolean Operators
- NovaCat Catalog
- Database Searching
- Evaluating Information Sources