Library Workshops
Spring 2026 Workshops
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APA in a Nutshell
What is APA style and when is it used? This workshop will include an overview of APA style, including formatting a paper, how and when to cite sources, and a brief introduction to citation.
Thursday, February 5th @ 12:00 pm
Servicios bibliotecarios en español
Conozca los diferentes servicios bibliotecarios que se ofrecen en español, como talleres sobre cómo encontrar recursos académicos, citar en estilo APA y evitar el plagio. También puede reunirse virtualmente con una bibliotecaria bilingüe para que lo ayude con sus proyectos de investigación, así como utilizar guías de investigación para aprender más sobre el proceso de investigación y cómo citar artículos académicos.
Jueves 5 de febrero de 2026 a las 19 horas
The Art of Inserting Quotes into Research Papers
Achieve optimal paper flow by learning how to expertly weave quotes and ideas from books and articles into your research papers and use in-text citations.
Tuesday, February 17th @ 9:00 am
APA en pocas palabras
¿Qué es el estilo APA y cuándo se utiliza? Este taller incluirá una descripción general del estilo APA, incluyendo cómo formatear un ensayo, cómo y cuándo citar fuentes y una breve introducción a los conceptos básicos de citación y referencias.
Martes 17 de febrero de 2026 a las 12:30 horas
APA in a Nutshell
What is APA style and when is it used? This workshop will include an overview of APA style, including formatting a paper, how and when to cite sources, and a brief introduction to citation.
Wednesday, February 18th @ 12:00 pm
Avoiding Plagiarism
Avoiding plagiarism is easy once you learn some savvy tips! This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of plagiarism and will cover how to seamlessly use quotes, paraphrase, and summary along with citing sources.
Thursday, February 19th @ 10:00 am
MLA in a Nutshell
What is MLA style and when is it used? This workshop will include an overview of MLA style, including formatting a paper, how and when to cite sources, and a brief introduction to citation.
Thursday, February 19th @ 7:00 pm
APA in a Nutshell
What is APA style and when is it used? This workshop will include an overview of APA style, including formatting a paper, how and when to cite sources, and a brief introduction to citation.
Tuesday, March 3rd @ 12:00 pm
Web Sources: Selecting & Citing
Using sources you find on the Internet can make you look unprepared in front of your professor and classmates. In this workshop, you will learn how to select quality web sources and how to build MLA and APA citations from a variety of Internet sources (it’s trickier than you think!)
Tuesday, March 3rd @ 7:00 pm
Evaluating News Sources
New!
This workshop provides information, tools, and tips on identifying and avoiding misinformation, disinformation and propaganda. You'll learn how to critique and reflect on various news formats and use standard evaluation criteria to check for bias, authority, currency, and objectivity. You'll also learn how to spot fake news and fact-check your sources.
Wednesday, March 4th @ 12:00 pm
Need Scholarly Sources? You GOT This!
Your library has millions of scholarly sources—journal articles and more! Learn how to search these superior collections.
Thursday, March 5th @ 11:00 am
¿Necesita fuentes académicas?
Su biblioteca tiene millones de fuentes académicas: artículos de revistas científicas y más. Aprenda a buscar en estas colecciones superiores.
Jueves 5 de marzo de 2026 a las 19 horas
Everything About eBooks
New!
This workshop will help you understand how to locate and access the college's vast eBook collection, as well as how to use the various tools to keyword search within an eBook, cite the eBook in both APA and MLA format, use the Permalink feature, and construct an advanced search by using the library catalog's various limiters and filters to narrow your search so you can quickly find exactly what you need.
Monday, March 23rd @ 12:00 pm
APA in a Nutshell
What is APA style and when is it used? This workshop will include an overview of APA style, including formatting a paper, how and when to cite sources, and a brief introduction to citation.
Tuesday, March 24th @ 12:00 pm
APA en pocas palabras
¿Qué es el estilo APA y cuándo se utiliza? Este taller incluirá una descripción general del estilo APA, incluyendo cómo formatear un ensayo, cómo y cuándo citar fuentes y una breve introducción a los conceptos básicos de citación y referencias.
Martes 24 de marzo de 2026 a las 19 horas
MLA in a Nutshell
What is MLA style and when is it used? This workshop will include an overview of MLA style, including formatting a paper, how and when to cite sources, and a brief introduction to citation.
Wednesday, March 25th @ 12:00 pm
¿Necesita fuentes académicas?
Su biblioteca tiene millones de fuentes académicas: artículos de revistas científicas y más. Aprenda a buscar en estas colecciones superiores.
Jueves 26 de marzo de 2026 a las 12 horas
Web Sources: Selecting & Citing
Using sources you find on the Internet can make you look unprepared in front of your professor and classmates. In this workshop, you will learn how to select quality web sources and how to build MLA and APA citations from a variety of Internet sources (it’s trickier than you think!)
Monday, April 13th @ 12:00 pm
APA in a Nutshell
What is APA style and when is it used? This workshop will include an overview of APA style, including formatting a paper, how and when to cite sources, and a brief introduction to citation.
Tuesday, April 14th @ 12:00 pm
You’re Stronger Than Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere. But is it a good option for using in your coursework? This interactive session will cover the potential pitfalls of AI in academic work, including issues of originality and depth of understanding. Students will learn how to leverage their own abilities to carry out their research and writing, ensuring that their work reflects their true interests, skills, and abilities.
Tuesday, April 14th @ 7:00 pm
The Art of Inserting Quotes into Research Papers
Achieve optimal paper flow by learning how to expertly weave quotes and ideas from books and articles into your research papers and use in-text citations.
Wednesday, April 15th @ 12:00 pm
¿Necesita fuentes académicas?
Su biblioteca tiene millones de fuentes académicas: artículos de revistas científicas y más. Aprenda a buscar en estas colecciones superiores.
Jueves 16 de abril de 2026 a las 19 horas
APA en pocas palabras
¿Qué es el estilo APA y cuándo se utiliza? Este taller incluirá una descripción general del estilo APA, incluyendo cómo formatear un ensayo, cómo y cuándo citar fuentes y una breve introducción a los conceptos básicos de citación y referencias.
Martes 5 de mayo de 2026 a las 12 horas
You’re Stronger Than Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere. But is it a good option for using in your coursework? This interactive session will cover the potential pitfalls of AI in academic work, including issues of originality and depth of understanding. Students will learn how to leverage their own abilities to carry out their research and writing, ensuring that their work reflects their true interests, skills, and abilities.
Tuesday, May 5th @ 7:00 pm
Evaluating News Sources
New!
This workshop provides information, tools, and tips on identifying and avoiding misinformation, disinformation and propaganda. You'll learn how to critique and reflect on various news formats and use standard evaluation criteria to check for bias, authority, currency, and objectivity. You'll also learn how to spot fake news and fact-check your sources.
Wednesday, May 6th @ 12:00 pm
MLA in a Nutshell
What is MLA style and when is it used? This workshop will include an overview of MLA style, including formatting a paper, how and when to cite sources, and a brief introduction to citation.
Thursday, May 7th @ 11:00 am
