Organize Your Research
October 3 at 3:00 PM
October 5 at 10:00 AM
Before you get started on your semester research projects, it’s important to have a plan for how to store and organize the sources you find. This workshop will introduce you to tools that will make your research much easier. Bring your personal laptop or use a library computer, and we can set you up for success!
We’ll be focusing on PowerNotes (https://www.powernotes.com/) and Zotero (https://www.zotero.org/).
All workshops will be meeting on the second floor of the library, in the computer lab across from the Circulation Desk.
Long Library 101
January 30 at 4:00 pm
Start the semester off right with a refresher on the resources available for you at Long Library. We’ll go over how to find sources in the library and online, and you’ll also get an opportunity to meet the library staff and get individual help with your research questions. Treats are available at the end for everyone who completes a little library bingo!
For more information, take a look at the Library's website: https://www.wells.edu/library.
If you can't make it to the workshop, you can check out what we talked about here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11K8Q2DnVFBX14zL6cBgP2lBLaR-_lp7J2aFb7YQjPfE/edit?usp=sharing.
Digital Research Tools: PowerNotes & Zotero
February 13 at 4:00 pm
Before you get started on your semester research projects, it’s important to have a plan for how to store and organize the sources you find. This workshop will introduce you to tools that will make your research much easier. Bring your personal laptop or use a library computer, and we can set you up for success as quickly as possible.
We’ll be focusing on PowerNotes (https://www.powernotes.com/) and Zotero (https://www.zotero.org/).
Database Search Tactics
March 22 at 4:00 pm
Overwhelmed by search results? Or coming up empty? In this workshop, we’ll dive deep on databases and work on effective tactics for searching. We’ll cover keyword brainstorming, Boolean terms, wildcard searching, and more advanced search strategies.
Can't make it to the workshop? Check out what we talked about here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kXBe7gtAzK9GnGLt78scGtqr33aJc8pc3oi7Mfbdpxg/edit?usp=sharing
How to Spot "Fake News"
April 12 at 4:00 pm
When disinformation, misinformation, and “fake news” seem to invade every channel and post, it’s important to have some skills to fall back on for telling truth from fiction. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to critically examine online sources and expand our toolkit of fact-checking tools.
Can't make it to the workshop? Check out what we talked about here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1x7K4TfLzY8fvzhz47Fd8-NkpbR4o_eoJOanvq0kuxXQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thesis & Final Project Workshop
April 24 at 4:00 pm
As we count down the days until summer vacation, thesis and final project deadlines tend to creep up out of nowhere. This workshop will give students an opportunity to troubleshoot problems with sources, citations, and formatting. The Reference Librarian will also be available to discuss individual research questions.
Can't make it to the workshop? Check out what we talked about here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MjTqYeIQ0OLOQ4kRj4iT4zZ607AGXf5jifGdp-JIFHw/edit?usp=sharing
If you're not seeing a topic you are interested in or need help with, please reach out to the Library Staff! We are happy to help!
