October 6, 2009
Upcoming Endnote Workshop
ENDNOTE WORKSHOP
WHAT is Endnote?
Endnote is a software program designed to help organize information sources, such as journal articles, book chapters, websites, images, etc., that the academic researcher collects for use in research or publications. These references are organized into “Libraries” and can be formatted into whatever style format is required or desired.
References can be downloaded from many of the databases Centre subscribes to directly to the “Library” the researcher has created.
WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2009, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
WHERE: Crounse training lab on the lower level of the Library
Please register by emailing one of the Reference Librarians: Lesley Jackson: Lesley.jackson@centre.edu; Carrie Frey: carrie.frey@centre.edu; Mary Beth Garriott: marybeth.garriott@centre.edu
IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR THIS WORKSHOP ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST, AND YOU INDICATED YOU WANTED TO ATTEND THIS RESCHEDULED WORKSHOP, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INDIVIDUAL EMAIL ASKING IF YOU STILL PLAN TO ATTEND.
Questions? Feel free to contact Lesley, Carrie or Mary Beth
August 11, 2009
Endnote Basic Training
Just a reminder that the reference librarians will be offering a workshop on Endnote X3 on Thursday, August 20. Endnote is a bibliographic software tool that helps researchers collect,organize and format their references. There is still room in the workshop. Contact Mary Beth Garriott if you are interested in attending: marybeth.garriott@centre.edu . See below for more information on this upcoming workshop:
BASIC TRAINING IN ENDNOTE!
If you would like to learn more about EndNote, please plan to attend this workshop.
WHAT IS ENDNOTE? EndNote is the industry standard bibliographic software tool used for publishing and managing research. Used with both Windows and Macintosh, EndNote helps to organize citations and interpret styles when creating bibliographies for curricula vitae, manuscripts, thesis/dissertations, grant proposals and term papers. EndNote also includes a Web-based tool for managing and citing references. EndNote Web makes it possible to compile bibliographical information from any computer.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 20, 9:30 – 11:30 (come a little early for coffee & donuts!)
WHERE: Crounse Training Lab in the basement of the library
LED BY: Carrie Frey, Lesley Jackson & Mary Beth Garriott, Centre College Reference Librarians
July 31, 2009
Faculty Workshop August 13
The Library and CTL Staff “Imagine, Investigate, and Innovate: Student Research Assignments Redefined Workshop” being held August 13, 2009 is now full. If you were thinking of signing up for the workshop, another workshop will be offered soon.
This collaborative workshop taught by faculty, librarians and CTL staff will focus on:
1. Designing an effective research assignment
2. Finding and using library and outside resources for your own research or for use in developing a course assignment
3. Applying these skills in creating a technology based project for your class/instruction
The workshop will take place in the Crounse computer lab (basement of the Library). Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Thursday, August 13th
9:00am-11:00am – Finding and using resources for student and/or faculty research
11:00am – 1:00pm – How to build a research project (Presented by Beau Weston and Jennifer Muzyka), during Library-sponsored lunch in the Grissom Reading Room.
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Multi-media projects and text-based projects for presenting research
Let a librarian know if you had hoped to attend, but did not sign up. If there is a cancellation, we will be sure to give you a call and if not we will try to arrange a later workshop at a time that is convenient to you. Keep in mind that we are always willing to provide a personal tour of a database or our website.
July 23, 2009
Endnote Workshop for Faculty
The reference librarians will be offering a workshop on Endnote expressly for our faculty. Check out the details below:
BASIC TRAINING IN ENDNOTE!
If you would like to learn more about EndNote, please plan to attend this workshop.
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WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 20, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (we’ll have coffee & donuts!)
WHERE: Crounse Training Lab in the basement of the library
LED BY: Carrie Frey, Lesley Jackson & Mary Beth Garriott, Centre College Reference Librarians
Please email one of your reference librarians if you would like to be included in this training opportunity.
WHAT IS ENDNOTE? EndNote is the industry standard bibliographic software tool used for publishing and managing research. Used with both Windows and Macintosh, EndNote helps to organize citations and interpret styles when creating bibliographies for curricula vitae, manuscripts, thesis/dissertations, grant proposals and term papers. EndNote also includes a Web-based tool for managing and citing references. EndNote Web makes it possible to compile bibliographical information from any computer.*
*If your currently have a version of EndNote installed on your computer, please include this information in your email. We recently received an upgrade to the most recent version of EndNote, EndNote 3, and will be providing training on this version. An upgrade is available to you if you are interested in having the new version.
Carrie Frey
Lesley Jackson
Mary Beth Garriott
July 21, 2009
Upcoming Faculty Workshop
Make sure to sign up for the upcoming faculty workshop provided by the CTL, Library and our esteemed faculty members, Beau Weston and Jennifer Muzyka. Below are the details and a link at which you can sign up for the workshop:
The Library and CTL Staff would like to invite you to participate in the “Imagine, Investigate, and Innovate: Student Research Assignments Redefined Workshop” being held August 13, 2009.
This collaborative workshop taught by faculty, librarians and CTL staff will focus on:
1. Designing an effective research assignment
2. Finding and using library and outside resources for your own research or for use in developing a course assignment
3. Applying these skills in creating a technology based project for your class/instruction
Please sign-up for the workshop below. The workshop will take place in the Crounse computer lab (basement of the Library). Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Thursday, August 13th
9:00am – 11:00am – Multi-media projects and text-based projects for presenting research
11:00am – 1:00pm – How to build a research project (Presented by Beau Weston and Jennifer Muzyka), followed by Library-sponsored lunch in the Grissom Reading Room.
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Finding and using resources for student and/or faculty research
Click on the link below to sign up to attend this informative workshop
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cmlSWjlZR3JUOEM4RVhWTkluY1lxb2c6MA.
July 7, 2009
Faculty Workshop Coming Soon!
The Library and CTL Staff would like to invite you to participate in the “Imagine, Investigate, and Innovate: Student Research Assignments Redefined Workshop” being held August 13, 2009.
This collaborative workshop taught by faculty, librarians and CTL staff will focus on:
1. Designing an effective research assignment
2. Finding and using library and outside resources for your own research or for use in developing a course assignment
3. Applying these skills in creating a technology based project for your class/instruction
Please sign-up for the workshop below. The workshop will take place in the Crounse computer lab (basement of the Library). Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Thursday, August 13th
9:00am – 11:00am – Multi-media projects and text-based projects for presenting research
11:00am – 1:00pm – How to build a research project (Presented by Beau Weston and Jennifer Muzyka), followed by Library-sponsored lunch in the Grissom Reading Room.
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Finding and using resources for student and/or faculty research
Click on the link below to sign up to attend this informative workshop
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cmlSWjlZR3JUOEM4RVhWTkluY1lxb2c6MA
June 18, 2009
Faculty Workshop
Imagine, Investigate, and Innovate: Student Research Assignments Redefined
The Library and CTL Staff would like to invite you to participate in the Imagine, Investigate, and Innovate: Student Research Assignments Redefined Workshop being held June 18th & 19th.
This collaborative workshop taught by faculty, librarians and CTL staff will focus on:
1. Designing an effective research assignment
2. Finding and using library and outside resources for your own research or for use in developing a course assignment
3. Applying these skills in creating a technology based project for your class/instruction
For more information on the workshop and to sign up to attend please use the link below.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cGJWaDBWSTd0MGVYbi12RFN0Y1RMTHc6MA
The workshop will take place in the Crounse computer lab (basement of the Library). Snacks will be provided.
Day 1: Thursday, June 18th – Imagine & Investigate
9:30am – 11:30am – How to build a research project.
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Finding and using resources for student and/or faculty research
Day 2: Friday, June 19th – Innovate
9:30am – 11:30pm – Which assignment is best for my class? Presented by Keeta Martin Holmes and Candace Bonnett
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Creating the assignment
We are very excited about the opportunity to offer this workshop to the Centre College Faculty!!