Workshops & Events

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

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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: 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.
Format in APA Style Using Academic Writer

Charlene Cain

Learn about how you can use the Academic Writer platform as a learning tool for APA formatting, as well as the Academic Writer templates for writing your research papers.

Learning objectives include:
- How to create an account in Academic Writer
- Overview of how to use the “Learn” and “Write” modules to format research papers and citations using Academic Writer
Cite Black Women

Sara Cooper

Interested in critically engaging with the sources we read while encouraging and supporting Black women academics?

This workshop teaches more about #CiteBlackWomen, a social justice movement and practice to effectively engage with, recognize, and highlight the intellectual work and often overlook contributions of Black women.

This workshop was held virtually on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Finding Business Information with Mergent Online

Sara Cooper

Learn how to access company, industry, and country data with Mergent Online.

This workshop was originally held 06/02/2021, and is part of the Library 101 workshop series.
Happy Hobbies: Creating a Zine

Sara Cooper

Learn how to create a zine with Reference & Instruction Librarian Sara Cooper from NSU Alvin Sherman Library. This workshop is part of the 2021 Happy Hobbies Series.
Celebrate Women Writers: Poets & Playwrights

Lisa Ellis

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning how to use library databases to discover and read women authors, poets, and playwrights. We will explore the following databases:
- Black Women Writers
- Latin American Women Writers
- North American Women's Drama
Dance Resources Workshop

Lisa Ellis

Looking for dance videos? In this workshop you’ll get an overview of all those resources in the Alvin Sherman Library and online, along with other resources related to types of dance, the history of dance, and more!
Magazines for Professional Growth

Sarena Hicks

Looking to keep up with the latest news and trends in your industry? Get the resources you need to achieve your professional goals with industry-specific magazines. Learn how to use and search Flipster to find the expert advice you need to become your best self.
Google Vs. Library Databases (Library 101 Series)

Jamie Segno

Why do I need to use the library when I can just use Google?

In this session, learn how Google and library resources measure up against each other and when it is appropriate to use each platform while searching for information.
Resources and Tips to Help You Ace Your Finals

Jamie Segno

Let’s get ready for finals by reviewing top strategies for academic success! Topics will include tips for time-management and planning for class. We’ll also highlight library databases and resources that are available to help you improve your study skills.

This workshop was part of the Library 101 series.
EndNote Skills: Introduction & Help

Stacy R. Allsop

EndNote is a type of citation and reference management software for both Mac and Windows computers. Learn how to obtain EndNote software and EndNote Online, and what support you have through Nova Southeastern University and Clarivate Analytics. EndNote is available free to current NSU students, faculty, and staff.

EndNote X9 is a powerful tool that lives on your computer and syncs to an optional online account. You develop an organized "library" of resources including citations, abstracts, keywords, notes, PDFs, word processing files, personal communications, etc. Being able to save as you go, share files, stop and start, and deal with interruptions is critical to the success of assignments and projects.
Advanced Catalog Searching

Sarah Cisse

Discover advanced techniques for a more efficient catalog search to find e-books, e-resources and streaming services.

Learning objectives include:

How to search with multiple keywords
How to connect your keywords
How to search by item type