Scopus Demo … and free coffee and cookies

 

Drop by the library on Tuesday, Sept 25th, between 2 and 5 PM to learn about Scopus and enjoy free cookies and coffee. Scopus is a dynamic abstract and citation database that indexes 15,000 international peer-reviewed journals in the social sciences, sciences, and medicine from 1996 to the present. Stop by the reference desk for more information on this and other databases.

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 641

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)

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)

May 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 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)

• Friday, May 4, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Room C196.03)

• Tuesday, May 15, 6:00 PM to 7:00 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)

• Wednesday, May 23, 11:00 AM to 12:30 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, May 17, 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)

• Tuesday, May 1, 2:00 PM to 3:00 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)

• Tuesday, April 17, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Room C196.03)

April 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 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, April 10, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Room 641
• Friday, April 20, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Room C196.02)

• Tuesday, April 24 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Room C196.02)

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)

• Thursday, April 19, 11:00 AM to 12:30 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)

• Tuesday, April 10, 3:00 to 4:00 PM (Room 641
• Thursday, April 19, 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, April 11, 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)

• Tuesday, April 17, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Room C196.03)

March 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 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, March 6, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 20, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, March 23, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Room C196.02, Concourse Level, Library

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. (Polly Thistlethwaite/Scott Johnston)
Friday, March 16, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Room C196.03, Concourse Level, Library

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)
Tuesday, March 13, 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Tuesday, March 27, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Room C196.03, Concourse Level, Library

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, March 21, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Room C196.03 Concourse Level, Library 

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)
Friday, March 23, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Room C196.03 Concourse Level, Library

Library Database Searching Skills
This workshop will provide an overview of the major research databases available through the Graduate Center Library. Learn how to locate articles, how to select the best databases for your research topic, and how to formulate effective searches. Databases to be covered include LexisNexis, JSTOR, and Academic Search Premier. (Scott Johnston)
Thursday, March 29, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Room C196.03 Concourse Level, Library

RefWorks Workshop

A training session introducing RefWorks will be offered Friday, Janurary 26, from 10 to 11:30 AM in Room 6418. RefWorks is an online research management tool, designed to help researchers gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies. It provides an online alternative to EndNote. For more information on RefWorks go to http://www.refworks.com/. This session will be taught by Sharon Stillwagon, a visiting RefWorks/CSA trainer. If you are interested in attending, please respond to Scott Johnston at sjohnston@gc.cuny.edu

Upcoming Endote Workshops

In the upcoming weeks several Librarians are conducting an introduction to the Endnote citation manager software for GC Students and Faculty. See our library workshops page for further details on these workshops and others.

Upcoming Endnote Dates and Times:

• Wednesday, October 18, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
  Room C196.03, Concourse Level, Library
• Friday, November 10, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
  Room C196.03, Concourse Level, Library