Time-saving Tips for First Year Students Feeling stressed by the amount of time you need to spend working on assignments? Having trouble getting assignments completed on time? Find out how to make your research more productive while reducing the time…
Advanced EndNote Workshop on Oct. 23
Managing Your Research Using Endnote: Advanced Endnote For those who are using EndNote already, but have specific questions, or want to learn how to take advantage of ALL the advanced features and customization options. EndNote Advanced offers:· Customize filters and…
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Finding Journal Articles Workshop on Oct. 21
Where are the Journal Articles? You’ve been asked to write a research paper using at least three journal articles from peer-reviewed journals. What does that mean and how do you find them? This workshop will go over:· What peer-reviewed means·…
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Institutional Repositories Searched in Web of Knowledge
Searches in the Web of Knowledge database include results from 716 institutional repositories along with full text. In addition, content from thousands of scientifically-focused websites are included in search results. All websites searched have been selected by Web of Knowledge…
UCSC Genome Browser Workshop Oct. 16
UCSC Genome BrowserThe UCSC Genome Browser searches a large collection of genomes. This workshop will demonstrate how to:· Find expression and homology on groups of genes· Upload and display genome data sets· Map your sequence to the genomeThursday, Oct. 16…
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New Titles Added to Oxford Reference Online
Oxford Reference Online has added four in-depth and scholarly titles. Coverage of the sciences is enhanced with the new Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, containing over 21,000 entries, and The New Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians, which includes…
Turn Your Learn On: YouTube, iTunes and Other Web Multimedia for Researchers
Register for this library workshop – Melville Library, Class A – October 2, 7:00PM & October 15, 1:00PM Sure YouTube is a lot of fun, but have you ever used it for a class presentation or research project? For news…
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Independent Filmmaker, Loni Ding, on campus Thursday, 10/2
Thursday, October 2, 2008, Wang Center Theatre, 12:50-2:10 pm. 4-time Emmy Award winning independent filmmaker, Loni Ding, will discuss her latest documentary projects and her passion for social justice. Ding, who is a recipient of an honorary doctorate from SBU…
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Election 2008 Workshop Oct. 6 @ 12 PM
Using Library Databases to Track the ProcessAre you an informed citizen/voter? Do you want to check the accuracy of candidates’ statements? This workshop will focus on using the library’s subscription databases, not available to the general public, to find helpful…
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Library Tour Oct. 3 @ 12 PM
Main Library Tour Take a tour of the Melville Library’s main public service areas. Learn about our collections and services and get some freebies while you’re here. Meet us @ the Central Reading Room, Melville Library. All tours run about…
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