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Events located at Bender Library Third Floor Classroom

 
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Tuesday
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AFTER SEPTEMBER 4

      • Thu 09/06/12
        5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
      • Primary Source Research
      • Bender Library Third Floor Classroom

      • Learn strategies for doing primary source research including how to prepare for a visit to an archives and how to effectively navigate the variety of online resources such as directories, catalogs, and finding aids.

        Type: Workshop
        Host: University Library

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      • Mon 09/17/12
        3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
      • EndNote for PCs and Macs
      • Bender Library Third Floor Classroom

      • Learn how to create instant bibliographies while searching online catalogs and databases with this popular citation management software, which interacts with your word processing software to make paper writing and citing easier. Note: It is preferable for participants to bring a laptop with EndNote already downloaded. Download directions are here: http://subjectguides.library.american.edu/endnote

        Type: Workshop
        Host: University Library

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      • Tue 09/18/12
        5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
      • EndNote for Web
      • Bender Library Third Floor Classroom

      • Come to this class if you prefer to use a version of EndNote that you can have any time, anywhere. An overview for using EndNote Web will be provided. Come with your questions!

        EndNote Web works with EndNote, but offers two central components: the ability 1) to manage references by logging on to www.myendnoteweb.com, and 2) to share reference libraries with other EndNote Web users. Come with ...more

        Type: Workshop
        Host: University Library

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      • Wed 09/19/12
        noon – 1:30 pm
      • Introduction to Blackboard
      • Bender Library Third Floor Classroom

      • Getting started with Blackboard for faculty and staff

        Type: Workshop
        Host: University Library

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      • Wed 09/19/12
        4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
      • EndNote Alternatives
      • Bender Library Third Floor Classroom

      • This class introduces users to Zotero and Mendeley, two free citation management tools that represent powerful alternatives and/or supplements to programs such as EndNote. Attendees will come away with a clear sense of comparison between major online citation tools, including key strengths and weaknesses. Laptops encouraged but not required.

        Type: Workshop
        Host: University Library

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