October Workshops

Library Workshops

The library offers workshops on research skills and information resources throughout the year. Click here for registration information and a full list of workshops.

Introduction to RefWorks
This session will cover the basics of using the online research management tool RefWorks. The web-based program, which is an online alternative to EndNote, is designed to help researchers gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies. For more information on RefWorks go to http://www.refworks.com/ (Michael Adams)

• Wednesday, October 24, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Room C196.03)

Dissertation Preparation
If your defense is in sight, plan to attend one of these workshops to learn the dissertation deposit process including depositing a copy of your dissertation electronically. During these workshops, procedures for the deposit will be reviewed, tools and resources to help you with the process will be provided, and your questions will be answered. (Julie Cunningham)

• Wednesday, October 17, 3:00 to 4:00 PM (Room C196.03)
• Thursday, October 25, 3:00 to 4:00 PM (Room C196.03)

Introduction to EndNote
Need help organizing your references and creating bibliographies? The EndNote program allows you to store and manage references. EndNote can also import citations from online databases. Use EndNote to insert references into word processing documents and compile a bibliography in any citation style. (Scott Johnston)

• Friday, October 12, 1:00 to 2:30 PM (Room 6418)

Introduction to Research in the Humanities
Learn effective searching techniques in humanities databases as Art Full text, LLBA, MLA, and RILM, as well as in multi-disciplinary databases such as Academic Search Premier, JSTOR, and Project Muse. (Michael Adams)

• Tuesday, October 9, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Room C196.03)

Introduction to Research in the Social Sciences
This workshop provides an overview of major online tools and databases that support research in the social sciences with an emphasis on political science, sociology, psychology, and anthropology. (Scott Johnston)

• Tuesday, October 30, 11:00  AM to 12:00 PM (Room C196.03)

Introduction to Graduate Level Research
This workshop provides a general introduction to doing graduate-level research at The Graduate Center Library. It offers a brief overview of research tools and resources available within The Graduate Center and at other CUNY libraries. Other important research institutions in New York City are also discussed. (Scott Johnston)

• Wednesday, October 24, 4:00 to 5:00 PM (Room C196.03)

Scopus Database Trial

The Graduate Center has a trial through October 31 to Scopus. This abstract and citation database indexes 15,000 international peer-reviewed journals in the social sciences, sciences, and medicine from 1996 to the present. A more detailed description is available.

Computer Facilities unavailable 8/15-8/17 evenings

As previously announced, new carpeting installation is currently underway on the first floor of the library and in some portions of the second floor. Library hours have been reduced during this project in order to allow the work to be done safely and before students return for the new semester.  

Library hours for the remainder of this week are:

Wed–Fri, Aug 13-17    10 am – 5 pm

Due to last week’s flooding and the subsequent need to re-locate computer classes and related events, the computer lab located in Room 6418 will NOT be available after the library closes at 5pm as originally planned.

We apologize to the inconvenience caused by this disruption of service.

August Workshops

Library Workshops

The library offers workshops on research skills and information resources throughout the year. To register, leave your name, contact information, and the workshop you wish to attend via e-mail at training@gc.cuny.edu or via voice mail at 212-817-7370.

Click here to see a complete list of workshops on library and information technology skills.

Introduction to Library Services

Designed for new Grad Center students who missed the student orientation session August 21, this session introduces the library website, licensed databases and full-text resources, intra-CUNY requesting, Electronic Reserve, off-campus online research, Interlibrary Loan and more. A GC network userid/pwd and a GC Library barcode are helpful but not necessary to attend.

Monday August 27, 5:30 Room C196.03 Library Concourse level
Tuesday August 28, 5:30 room C196.03 Library Concourse level

Introduction to RefWorks
This session will cover the basics of using the online research management tool RefWorks. The web-based program, which is an online alternative to EndNote, is designed to help researchers gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies. For more information on RefWorks go to http://www.refworks.com/ (Kathleen Collins)

• Tuesday, August 21, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Room C196.03)

Dissertation Preparation
If your defense is in sight, plan to attend one of these workshops to learn the dissertation deposit process including depositing a copy of your dissertation electronically. During these workshops, procedures for the deposit will be reviewed, tools and resources to help you with the process will be provided, and your questions will be answered. (Julie Cunningham)

• Thursday, August 16, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Room C196.03)
• Tuesday, Augsut 28, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Room C196.03)

Introduction to Research in the Humanities
Learn effective searching techniques in humanities databases as Art Full text, LLBA, MLA, and RILM, as well as in multi-disciplinary databases such as Academic Search Premier, JSTOR, and Project Muse. (Michael Adams)

• Wednesday, August 15, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Room C196.03)

Library Hours Change August 10-17

Library hours will be reduced during August 10-17 to accommodate the installation of new carpeting. The hours during this time period will be:

Friday, Aug 10, 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday, Aug 11, Closed
Sunday, Aug 12, Closed
Mon–Fri, Aug 13-17, 10 am – 5 pm

 

All web-based services will remain available 24/7 including database access, Interlibrary Loan and the Ask a Librarian online reference service. For those who need access to print library resources, please consult library hours for nearby CUNY libraries. The Baruch library, for example is open Mon – Thur, 7 am – midnight.

The Computer Lab located in Room 6418 will be open for your use Sat., Aug 11th from 10 – 5 and from 5 – 9 pm week day evenings during this period.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the reduced hours.