Brooklyn College Library: Help with Research

Library Workshops

What will I learn in a libraryworkshop?

When are the workshops scheduled?

What if I can't make it to a Workshop?

What will I learn in a library workshop?

Library research workshops introduce:
Formulating and refining your (re)search topic
Using the library's catalog to find books and journals
Finding periodical articles - some are full-text online!
Finding and using resources in your discipline
Tips for searching the Web for valuable resources and how to cite them in your paper
Library internet workshops introduce:
Formulating and refining your (re)search topic
The best sites for finding the i nformation you need
How to use search engines effectively
Finding full-text resources
How to evaluate the quality of the information you find on the Web

All students are welcome to any library workshop sessions.You are encouraged to bring a specific research question to the workshops.

Library Workshop Schedule

All students are welcome to any library workshop sessions.

You are encouraged to bring specific (re)search questions to the workshops.

Registration is required for most workshops. Please Register Online or sign up at the Reference Desk in the Field Library. Drop-ins welcome if space is available!

Fall 2000 Workshops
Research Databases
Savvy Consumer || Evening & Weekend

Research Databases and Beyond
Tuesdays 3:00 - 3:45

The Three Rs: ERIC, Education Abstracts & Beyond
February 27
Learn the best methods for finding education information including articles, studies & reviews.

What's Hot in Science: Current Science Topics
March 6
Learn the tricks for finding the latest news on Frankenfoods, cloning, the Human Genome Project and other current science topics.

What's Happening: Current News & Lexis-Nexis
March 13
Learn the tricks for finding news articles -- past and present -- from local, national and international newspapers.

What Ails You: Medline, AltHealthWatch & Beyond
March 20
Learn the best methods for finding, and evaluating, medical information including reports, studies and reviews.

Literary Criticism: MLA Bibliography & Beyond
March 27
Learn about the many resources for literature here at BC and free on the Web!

The Social Animal: Sociological Abstracts & Beyond
April 3
Learn the latest tricks for finding sociological information including reports, studies & reviews.

Law &Order: Lexis-Nexis, Legal Research & Beyond
April 17
Learn the best methods for finding legal information including case law and opinions.

Blast from the Past: Historical Abstracts & America: History & Life
April 24
Learn how to find what you want in these terrific databases: topic include history & archaeology.

Job Search 101: Standard and Poor's Net Advantage
May 1
Learn about online and print resources you can use for a successful job search.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please REGISTER for Research Databases workshops via Online Registration, or at the Field Library Reference Desk.

The Savvy Consumer: on the Internet
Thursdays 1:00 - 1:45

Career Information
March 15
Choose a career, find salary information, locate potential jobs, and be ready for a great interview.

That's Entertainment
March 22
Find movie reviews, TV listings, music, restaurant write-ups, & more.

Personal Finance
March 29
Investing, saving, budgeting, planning; shopping for the best loan and credit card rates.

Travel Bargains
April 19
Find travel and hotel bargains, tourist information worldwide, currency converters and more.

Buyer Beware
April 26
Identify agencies & advocacy groups which empower consumers to prevent fraud and file complaints.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please REGISTER for Savvy Consumer workshops via Online Registration, or at the Field Library Reference Desk.

Evening and Weekend
Database Research Classes

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Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

March 12
March 20
March 28
April 5
March 31
April 8

5:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Please REGISTER for Research workshops via Online Registration, or at the Field Library Reference Desk..

What if I can't make it to a library workshop?

If you absolutely cannot attend one of the scheduled workshops, please consider one of the following options:

Ask a reference librarian for help with your research (ALWAYS a good option).

Check out the online tutorials.

Get together a group of 5 or more students, and contact Professor Regalado at (718) 951-5510 or regalado@brooklyn.cuny.edu to set up a session.

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