Salem State Library
Workshops and Guides
Database and Instruction Guides
Subject Guides - subject specific guides developed by Salem State University librarians.
Library Workshops - 2011-2012
General Library Workshops:
Google vs. The Library: Transitioning Your (Re)Search
This workshop will explore effective ways to get students to think about the way they access and use information, including discussion about Google, politics, and "Filter Bubbles".
November 9, 3-4 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
Plagiarism: Rip and Wrap, Beware!
This will explore creative ways to talk about plagiarism, including video and discussion about comedians and Facebook while employing strategies for getting the class involved in the discussion.
November 29, 2-3 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185 Library Lower Level
RefWorks
September 22, 3:30–4:30 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185 Library Lower Level
October 3, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Library Instruction Room , CC 185, Library Lower Level
October 22, 10–11 am
Library Instruction Room. CC 185, Library Lower Level
November 1, 3:30–4:30 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
November 14, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
December 1, 3:30–4:30 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
Visual Literacy in the Library
Visual Literacy - Online Tracks: Visualizing Your Footprint
This workshop will explore the topic of visual literacy, the power of images and tales and cautions about using and proliferating images online (leaving a ditial footprint).
December 8, 11 am - 12 noon
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
Which Citation Management System Should I Use?: A Comparsion of RefWorks, Zotero and Mendeley
November 3, 3:30–4:30 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
Business Research Workshops:
Students will learn the basics of researching companies, industries, markets, and consumers. Library databases and web resources will be covered.
Audience: business students; any students researching companies/industries in preparation for a job interview.
October 17, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
October 24, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
November 7, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
November 21, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
December 5, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
December 12, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
iPad in Business
The workshop will introduce “best apps” for business and Salem State Library’s iPads which are available for student and faculty to check out.
Audience: Any curious student, faculty, or administrator.
November 28, 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
Library Instruction Room, CC 185, Library Lower Level
Education Resources:
Drop-in help sessions on using Salem State Library Education Resources. Salem State undergraduate and graduate students welcome.
October 5, 3–4 pm
CTEP Lab, Sullivan Building, Room 304
October 17, 10–11 am
CTEP Lab, Sullivan Building, Room 304
