Workshops & Events

Longer recordings from workshops or events such as Gear Up, Power Publishing, etc.

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Researching Race Based Violence

Charlene Cain

Incidences of race-based violence surround us--on the news, on the Internet, on our phones. How can we research the number and kind of incidences that occur using Sherman Library databases, academic resources, non-profit organizational reports, and government information sources? In this session, we will define the term “race-based violence”, describe the manner and form of selected documentation, and recommend sources that examine the societal impact of this plague.
Back to the Garden

Charlene Cain and Mihaela Micu

In this session we will explore the healing power of gardening as well as demonstrate library and Internet resources on the propagation and nurturing of plants in southeast Florida. In the second part we will also talk about creating a personal seed library – a how to guide that focuses on various ways of organizing collections and principles one needs to apply to end up with a well-organized seed “catalog”.
Conflict Resolution and the Holocaust Resources Workshop

Sarah Cisse

In this virtual session explore conflict resolution databases to find holocaust resources available through the Sherman Library.
Beyond the Basics: Criminal Justice Expert Searching

Melissa Maria Johnson

Learn what is available through library databases, government agencies and freely available reports. Attendees will be introduced to often overlooked resources that provide valuable information like agency reports, statistics, state and/or federal program findings and other primary documents.
Gear up: Getting Ready for Summer: Download eAudiobooks, eBooks and more from the library!

Melissa Maria Johnson

Learn where and how to download eAudiobooks, eBooks, digital magazines, and streaming movies from the library.
Surviving Genocide: Testimonies from Survivors (Visual History Archive)

Melissa Maria Johnson

This workshop covered how to navigate and search the Visual History Archive.
Navigate the Library for International Students

Mihaela Micu

Are you an international student eager to navigate your new academic environment with confidence? Join us for an exclusive introduction to the library session designed just for you! Find out about the various academic support services from our dedicated library staff, have your questions answered by our friendly and knowledgeable librarians and meet fellow international students.
EndNote 21 - Overview (Basic Level)

C. Schultz

Learn how to get started with downloading and using EndNote 21 reference management software. This workshop covers the basic elements of the user interface and different features offered. Additionally, examples will be demonstrated on how to create references and utilize the Microsoft Word EndNote plugin.
Written at NSU: Our works throughout the years

Christopher Schultz and Mihaela Micu

At NSU we love putting words on paper, so it’s been a busy 60 years for the Sharks community. Join this webinar to find out more about how you can discover our written contribution – dissertations, papers, books, newspapers, all written at NSU. Various resources hosting our publications will be showcased during the session.
Perfecting Pixels - Exploring image creation and editing resources available through the library

C. Schultz and Mihaela Micu

This workshop highlights software and other library resources focused on digital image creation and alteration. Some of the software covered includes Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and Inkscape.

Additionally, other topics of interest covered during the session are editing someone else's images and copyright, Creative Commons licenses and resources where one can find high quality images.
Beyond the Basics: Evaluating Sources

Sarah Cisse

In this session you will learn how to evaluate academic resources through the Alvin Sherman Library databases.
Digging Deeper with Your Research: Citation Chaining

Sara Cooper

Are you having trouble finding articles and reports related to your topic? Do you feel like you are missing aspects of "the literature" in your field? Join us to learn how to use citation chaining to discover relevant resources and dig deeper into your topic.

This workshop was presented online on February 15, 2023.
Information Literacy with InfoLit-Core

Lisa Ellis

Do you want to improve your research and critical thinking skills? Learn how to incorporate the InfoLit-Core database's online videos, tutorials, and quizzes into your personal learning or in your syllabus.
Beyond the Basics: Citing Sources in APA

Melissa Maria Johnson

Introduction to citing in APA 7th.
Beyond the Basics: The Power of Keywords in Academic Research

Mihaela Micu

Watch this webinar to learn about keyword selection strategies, discover resources for keyword generation, hear about research dos and don’ts. We will talk about differences between search engines and academic databases and how choice of keywords impacts quality of results in both.
Master the Art of Presenting: Design and Delivery

Mihaela Micu and Carolyn J. Fitzpatrick

Presenting to individuals or groups might be part of daily student life, but it is often easier said than done. Join us for a webinar on creating and delivering presentations that your audience will not only enjoy, but also remember. We talk about organizing content, building visuals in PowerPoint or other tools of choice, making presentations accessible and engaging. Learn where to source images, audio and video while being copyright compliant. Both graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to attend; open to the public.
Information & Resource Organization Methods

C. Schultz

Overview on best practices used to organize information and resources. Highlight various techniques such as file naming conventions, as well as utilizing different software.
Library Databases Overview - ACM Digital Library & IEEE

C. Schultz

Workshop recording that provides a brief overview of accessing and searching academic databases IEEE and ACM Digital Library. Geared toward students in the NSU College of Computing and Engineering.
Discovering Qualitative Research Methodology

Stacy R. Allsop

Workshop recording: Learn how to locate published qualitative research studies in databases, and which library resources include information on how to accomplish those methods.
EndNote 20 & ProQuest Databases

Stacy R. Allsop

Workshop recording: Learn about EndNote 20 and organizing scholarly articles. This workshop focused on searching ProQuest databases, saving information in the ProQuest "My Research" account, exporting content into the EndNote software, and "syncing" to the EndNote online account to back up your saved content.
Are There Enough Resources on Your Topic to Write your Dissertation?

Charlene Cain

Learn how to do a 'scoping search' to check if there is enough on your topic to write a dissertation. Also learn about PRISMA and organizational techniques to keep track of what you find.
APA 7th Citing Sources

Charlene Cain and Melissa Maria Johnson

This workshop covers basic information on APA 7th citing and reference format.
Finding Theoretical Frameworks

Melissa Johnson

Searching for a theoretical construct for your dissertation? This workshop will help you use resources, such as other dissertations, to identify theoretical frameworks. Also, it includes tips for tracking down sources found in citations by using NovaCat, Google Scholar, Full Text Finder, and ILLiad.
Library Resources for SRPs

Melissa Maria Johnson

View this video to find the best library resources for doing research for your SRP.
Creating Annotated Bibliographies Using Academic Writer

Charlene Cain

Learn how to create annotated bibliographies in APA format using the APA’s own template on the Academic Writer platform. Join us to learn more about what annotated bibliographies are and how they can be formatted for greatest success in conforming to APA standards.