Library Lowdown: Randall Library Resources in a Nutshell (Also Available on Demand) (video)

This workshop will introduce you to the resources and services available at Randall Library: the library catalog, research databases, library programs and services, your library record and much more. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get help! This workshop is especially helpful for freshmen, new faculty, new graduate students, non-traditional students and transfer students.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, noon – 1 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28, 1 - 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 2, noon – 1 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 4, noon – 1 p.m.

Library Tours

Tours last approximately 45 minutes and begin at the library’s Customer Services/Circulation Desk on the first floor. This desk is immediately on your left as you enter Randall Library.

Tours are primarily designed for students enrolled in Freshman Seminar (UNI) courses, but are open to anyone.

Tuesday, September 1, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 10, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16, 11:00 a.m.
Monday, September 21, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14, 11:00 a.m.
Monday, November 9, 6:30 p.m.

Tours of Randall Library are also available on request. Contact Anne Pemberton at pembertona@uncw.edu or 910.962.7810 to schedule a tour.

Combating Information Overload (Also Available on Demand) (.ppt)

Ever feel like you are drowning in information and you can’t keep up? Learn about alert services, RSS, and techniques for managing your e-mail that will keep you from suffering from information overload.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. – noon

Copyright and Creative Commons (Also Available on Demand)

If you are an author, you are a copyright owner. Do you know what protections are afforded by copyright? Do you want to reserve all or only some of these rights? This workshop offers a brief introduction to copyright and the basics of licensing agreements, including Creative Commons licenses, which are rapidly gaining support in academic institutions.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. – noon

Integrating Library Resources into Your Blackboard Course (Also Available on Demand)

Don’t forget to include Library Resources when you put together your Blackboard Course. This workshop will show faculty how to integrate research tools into Blackboard.

Friday, Sep. 25, 2 – 3 p.m.

In the Public Domain: Finding, Using, Sharing Images and More (Also Available on Demand) (guide)

Finding materials that are not protected by copyright can be a challenge. This workshop will help you understand the basics of copyright and suggest ways to find materials that are no longer, or have not been, protected by traditional copyright, with a focus on images and music.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. – noon

Keep it, File it, Share it, Delete it, Shred it or Archive it: What to do with UNCW Records and When to do it

Did you know there is an official records retention schedule for the UNC system, approved by the State of North Carolina and the UNC General Administration? Employees who are the custodians of records in the office, have responsibility for records management or want to learn more about the legal obligations, should attend this workshop. Learn what constitutes a public record, what key exceptions exist for keeping records confidential, the length of time required to keep records before they may be destroyed, the types of UNCW information collected by University Archives, and how to best maintain the enormous number of electronic records received and sent on a daily basis.

Instructors: Steve Miller, UNCW General Counsel, Zachery Mitcham, Director of IT Security, ITSD, and Adina Riggins, University Archivist.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1 – 2:30 pm - CANCELLED

Friday, Oct. 30, 9 – 10:30 am

Managing Your Citations: EndNote (Also Available on Demand) (guide)

This workshop introduces EndNote (the software) which enables users to create easily searchable “libraries” of citations and format bibliographies in any format with only a couple clicks of the mouse.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. – noon

Multimedia Materials in Classes: Beyond DVDs and Youtube (Also Available on Demand) (guide)

Find streaming audio and video to support lectures and facilitate interaction in your classroom. A variety of multimedia resources will be covered on subjects including current events, the sciences, history and theater.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, noon – 1 p.m.

What Can Seahawk DOCKS Do For You? Brown Bag Lunch

Seahawk DOCKS is a new online database of scholarly works produced by UNCW faculty and students, and it is searchable by Google.  Over a brown bag lunch, we will show features of Seahawk DOCKS and how to submit your works, which can potentially increase your citation counts.  This workshop will also teach you how to retain your rights as an author to use your scholarly publications in ways that you want to.

Thursday, October 22, noon - 1 p.m.

All About Google (Also Available on Demand)

Get the most out of Google! Learn about Google’s unique tools: Google Books, Google Scholar, Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Uncle Sam, Google Images, advanced searching, site searching, and more!

Friday, Sept. 18 11 a.m. – noon

Google Docs (Also Available on Demand)

Use Google Docs to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms and collaborate with your colleagues anywhere in the world.  It’s powerful, it’s easy, and it’s free.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2 – 3 p.m.

Oh, The Audacity (Also Available on Demand)

Audacity is a free recording studio in your computer.  Learn the basics of recording, editing, mixing, special effects and exporting sound files using the free, open source software Audacity.

Friday, Nov. 20, 2 – 3 p.m.

Picture Perfect Images for Papers, Assignments, and Fun

This workshop will present tips for finding images on the web, as well as from library resources. Also covered will be basics on how to perform screen captures, how to create images, and how to edit using readily available software.  This workshop is aimed at helping students and faculty who want to incorporate images into papers, presentations, or online applications.

Thursday, Aug. 13, noon – 1 p.m.

Second Life: Living in a Virtual World (Also Available on Demand) (.ppt)

Second Life (SL) is a 3-D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents. Since 2003, it has grown explosively and today is “inhabited” by more than 17 million people from around the globe. Students and educators can work together in SL from anywhere in the world as part of a globally networked virtual classroom environment. Using SL as a supplement for traditional classroom environments also provides new opportunities for enriching an existing curriculum. Many universities and educational institutions are already using SL. This session will introduce you to SL.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. – noon

SimplyMap It!

SimplyMap is a web-based mapping application that enables you to quickly create professional-quality thematic maps and reports using powerful demographic, business, and marketing data. SimplyMap turns complex data into valuable information that is easily accessed through an innovative and user-friendly interface. Come learn about this exciting new resource from Randall Library.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. - CANCELLED DUE TO INSTRUCTOR ILLNESS

Social Networking 101 (Also Available on Demand) (.ppt)

This workshop provides an overview of social networking tools such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. - noon

Wikipedia 360: The Good, the Bad and the Anonymous (Also Available on Demand) (.ppt)

This workshop provides a holistic overview of Wikipedia, “the free encyclopedia anyone can edit.” Faculty, staff and students will learn to use Wikipedia effectively and critically.

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. - noon

Advanced Research Techniques for Graduate Students (Also Available on Demand)

Learn about selecting and searching the right databases for your research topics, advanced Web searching techniques and how to get assistance at Randall Library with your individual research.

Monday, Sept. 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Psyched About Research (Also Available on Demand)

This workshop explores various resources available for researching the subject of psychology.  We’ll look at books, databases, Web sites and videos available through Randall Library.  Although this workshop is geared towards students taking psychology classes, all students will find the general search techniques helpful.

Friday, Sep. 4, 2 - 3 p.m.

The Truth is Out There: Critical Thinking in Research (Also Available on Demand)

If it’s on the Web, it must be true.  This workshop is designed to help you develop critical evaluation skills for online resources.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2 – 3 p.m.