Libraries to Offer Free Razorback Researcher Seminars This Semester

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Need help with your research? Not sure where to get started? The Razorback Researcher seminar series is for you! Hosted by the University Libraries, this series of virtual, in-person and hybrid seminars will explore research basics, how to efficiently use specific resources, citation management and more. Some sessions are open to all, while others are specifically designed for undergraduate students or for graduate students, faculty and staff. All sessions are offered at no cost to attendees. 

Library 101
The first session, Library 101, is set for 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in MULN 439 and on Zoom. All are welcome to learn about locations and services, including course reserves, computing and printing, My Library Account, remote access, subject librarians, research guides, study rooms, instructional videos, Special Collections, Interlibrary Loan, Ask Us, FAQs, search basics and more with librarian Molly Boyd. An additional Library 101 session will be offered Sept. 18. These sessions are open to all. 

Getting Better Results with Web of Science
Web of Science is a complex database with a lot to offer. See how to get search results that you want, find journal impact factors, look for specific authors and more in this hybrid session set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, with Necia Parker-Gibson, agriculture librarian. All are welcome to attend. 

Getting the Most Out of Google Scholar
Learn effective search techniques and everything you need to know to find trustworthy, relevant resources. An in-person session will be offered by Kim Larsen, undergraduate engagement librarian, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, and a virtual session is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. All are welcome to attend. If interested in the virtual session, please register. 

Google Images
Images are easily accessed online, and it is important to understand issues involved in image selection. This workshop, designed specifically for undergraduate students, supports your ability to utilize tools offered by Google Images, find and use images to match a need, and give consideration to the ethical use of information. Join Ellen Urton, director for Research and Instruction, for an in-person session at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, in MULN 439. 

OneSearch: Finding Books & Articles
OneSearch is the main portal for discovering the resources available to you through the University of Arkansas Libraries. This workshop, set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in MULN 439, will teach undergraduate students about the key features of OneSearch and help you to find books, articles and any other resources you may need more quickly and easily.

Research Basics
Research is any information-seeking process or systematic investigation intended "to fill a gap in knowledge, to build on existing knowledge or to create new knowledge" (Hosier 2019). This brief overview will cover types of research, developing a research question, steps in the research process, query engineering, information literacy and ethics. These hybrid sessions are set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26; Monday, Oct. 9; Monday, Oct. 16; and Monday, Oct. 23, in MULN 439 and on Zoom, and are open to all. 

Research Poster Basics: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Are you a first time researcher interested in showcasing your work? A research poster can be a great way to dip your toe into the world of research and to gain experience with presenting. This session will cover everything you need to know about research posters, from the application process to the day of the event. A virtual session is set for 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, and an in-person session will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in MULN 439. All are welcome to attend. If interested in the virtual session, please register. 

Tips for Note-Taking
Effective, efficient note-taking can support referencing, learning and retaining information. This workshop for undergraduate students, set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, in MULN 439, will explore both analog and digital tools for taking notes from class lectures and reading materials and help you connect with methods that work best for you. 

Zotero for Citation Management
Zotero is a free program that allows you to collect, organize and cite research publications as you write. Zotero is also a robust platform for taking notes, managing quotes and more. These in-person sessions led by Beth Juhl, web services librarian, are open to graduate students, faculty and staff and are set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13; 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14; 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18; 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19; 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15; and 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in MULN 439. Registration is required.