Workshops

Spring 2012 Instruction Schedule:

All workshops will be in Room 332 of Founders Hall (Library’s Instruction Room) unless otherwise noted.

Please register at http://ittraining.gmu.edu. Download a copy of the schedule here:  spring 12 InstructionSchedule

Questions? Call the Reference desk: (703) 993 – 8230.

Grad Students’ Guide to the Library

Learn how to navigate the GMU Libraries system and get familiar with our resources and services.

1. Mon., Jan. 30  @  6:00 – 7:00pm

2. Tues., Feb. 7 @ 6:00 – 7:00pm

Zotero 101

Introduction to the free bibliographic software that lives in your browser (Firefox).

1. Wed., Feb. 1 @ 5:30 – 7:00pm

2. Sun., Feb. 12 @ 4:30pm – 6:00pm

3. Mon., Feb. 20 @  5:00 – 6:30pm (President’s Day)

4. Thur., March 8 @  5:30 – 7:00pm

5. Wed., March 21 @ 7:30 – 9:00pm

6. Tues., March 26 @7:30 – 9:00pm

Research Strategies for Public Policy

Learn research tips for Public Policy research.

1. Mon., Feb. 13@ 6:00 – 7:00pm

2.  Sat., March 10 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm

Research Strategies for Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Learn research tips for Conflict research.

1. Wed., Feb. 29 @ 6:00 – 7:00pm

Statistical Resources Workshop (for Social Sciences)

Overview of online statistical resources with an emphasis on country demographics, international trade, and development data.  Learn how to run time series data, create charts and graphs, and download data sets.

1.  Sat., Feb. 18 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm

2.  Wed., March 7 @ 6:00 – 7:00pm

Thesis & Dissertation Workshop

Overview of the Thesis & Dissertation process.  Presented by University Dissertation & Thesis Coordinator, Sally Evans.

1. Tues., Jan. 31 @ 6:00 – 7:00pm

2. Mon., March 5 @ 6:00 – 7:00pm

Data Services Worskhops

How to use statistic software. Presented by Data Services Librarian, Wendy Mann.

1. Getting Started With Census Data –  Thurs., Feb. 23 @ 6:00 – 7:30pm
2. Getting Started with SPSS – Tues., Feb. 28 @ 6:00 – 7:30pm

Climate Policy Research Workshop
Learn resources, strategies, and tips for Environmental Policy research with the Environmental Science and Policy Librarian, Andrea Baruzzi. 
1. Thurs., March 1 @  6:00 – 7:00pm

Library of Congress Orientation and Tour – REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Attend this brief information session and/or an onsite tour, led by a Librarian of Congress.

Sign up for each workshop separately at http://ittraining.gmu.edu

1. Orientation – Thurs., April 12 @ 3:00 – 4:30pm
2. Tour – Friday, April 13 @ 2:00 – 4:00pm (at the Library of Congress)