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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
Advanced Database Searching

Sarah Cisse

Learn to search the databases with multiple keywords and how to connect your keywords to find relevant resources.
Save time by filtering your database search.
Modifying Your Database Search

Sarah Cisse

Learn how to modify your database search by altering your keywords and using functions that allow you find the most relevant resources about your topic.

Learning objectives include:

How to modify your database search
How to alter your keywords
Discovering new database functions
Scholarship Resources Workshop

Sarah Cisse

Identify scholarships and grants using Foundation Center resources at these free workshops, with demonstrations of how to find scholarships for various fields of study. Learn about other resources available to start your search, tips for an efficient search and to find relevant scholarships.
Virtual Library Services and Tools

Sarah Cisse

Get to know the library’s essential virtual services for research success. Discover a range of online resources, services, guides, videos and more!

Learning objectives include: How to find our Online Resources guide; How to navigate to other Library Guides; Where to find and watch Library Learn videos; Inter-Library Loan and Document Delivery services for remote research; How to use our Ask A Librarian services
Accessing Your NSU New York Times Subscription

Sara Cooper

Part of the Library 101 workshop series.

In this brief 2 minute video, get a step-by-step walkthrough to access and activate your NSU Student/Faculty Subscription to The New York Times.

Original workshop presented on 6/22/2020
Fighting Fake News (in an election year)

Sara Cooper

Library 101: Fighting Fake News (in an election year) Workshop presented digitally by Sara Cooper on 06/11/2020 Getting reliable news is always important, and is especially so in an election year. In this 30 minute workshop, we: identify common traits of Fake News discuss the real-world impact of Fake News practice using the SIFT method for evaluating news -- Audio issues - captions have been corrected for content
Using Google Scholar

Sara Cooper

Library 101: Using Google Scholar

Workshop presented digitally by Sara Cooper on 05/29/2020

In this workshop:
- personalizing Google Scholar by adding direct links to full text of articles made accessible through NSU Libraries
- comparison to library databases
- benefits and limitations of using Google Scholar
Finding Historical Documents on Google

Lisa Ellis

Learn how to use Google to find open access historical documents and primary sources!

In this 30 minute workshop, we will learn:
- How to develop keywords for historical research
- How to find historical newspapers and magazines in Google Books
- How to utilize other websites to access primary documents
This video is part of the Library 101 Series.
Online Movies and Videos

Lisa Ellis

Did you know you can watch online movies and videos for free through the library?

The online workshop will show you how to use the Alexander Street Press Videos database to watch popular movies, tv shows, and more.

This workshop is part of the Library 101 Series.
The Information Cycle

Lisa Ellis

Why are newspapers easier to read than a peer-reviewed journal? We call that the Information Cycle!

In this workshop, we will learn:
- how to identify the Information Cycle
- why information about a newsworthy event looks different in online sources, such as newspapers, magazines, and academic journals
This workshop is part of the Library 101 Workshop Series.
Finding Full Text

Sarena Hicks

Learn how to access the full text of an article for free using tools like Find It and Full Text Finder!

In this session we will learn how to:
- access article using Full Text Finder
- access the full text of an article within a database
- place a request for an article using Interlibrary Loan
Library Homepage Tour

Sarena Hicks

Don't know where to get started? This 30 minute session will provide an overview of the library homepage so you can quickly find what you are looking for!

In this session we will learn:
- How to access the library homepage
- How to navigate to library services (interlibrary loan, workshops, and more)
- How to navigate to library resources (library guides, copyright info, and more)
This workshop is part of the Library 101 Workshop Series.
TestPrep Resources

Sarena Hicks

Did you know you have free access to interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and more? Learn how the Learning Express:PrepStep database can help you achieve your educational and career goals in this 30 minute session.

In this session we will learn:
- How to access the Learning Express database
- How to create an account within the database
- How to take advantage of what this database has to offer
This workshop is part of the Library 101 Workshop Series.
Using the OCL 3D Scanner - MBIO 3700 Workshop

Alois Richard Joseph Romanowski

This LibraryLearn video is a recording of a workshop for Dave Kerstetter's MBIO 3700 - Biology of Fishes class. This presentation was specifically designed for the class, but may be used for general instruction on how to use the OCL's 3D Scanner.