To register for any of the presentations please contact Lisa Sciulli sciullie@duq.edu 412.396.5346
17 -- Discover Literati: A New Tool for Teaching, 4-5 p.m.
408 Gumberg
Uncover the secrets of Literati and unlock its potential for
your students! This introductory session is tailored for those who teach, tutor
or remain insatiably curious. Literati by CREDO presents as a modern and
credible alternative to Wikipedia. Supported by excellent reference content,
e-books, and topic pages, Literati is a great tool for any user and can be
especially helpful for those students studying topics in English or Literature.
Presenter: Emily Cantin (Gumberg Library)
23 -- RefWorks for APA Citation Style, 4-5 p.m. 408 Gumberg
Want to know more about using APA Citation Style in
RefWorks? Attend this RefWorks session designed specifically for researchers
who use APA Style. We will briefly review RefWorks basics (how to create an
account as well as how to create and import references), then demonstrate some
advanced features. You will learn how to format a bibliography from within
RefWorks, and how to customize your account using APA Style.
Presenter: Jessica Smith (Gumberg Library)
24 -- RefWorks for MLA Citation Style, 4-5 p.m. 408 Gumberg
RefWorks for MLA Style
Want to know more about using MLA Citation Style in
RefWorks? Attend this RefWorks session designed specifically for researchers
who use MLA Style. We will briefly review RefWorks basics (how to create an
account as well as how to create and import references), then demonstrate some
advanced features. You will learn how to format a bibliography from within
RefWorks, and how to customize your account using MLA Style.
Presenter: Charlotte Myers (Gumberg Library)
26 -- SciFinder Chemistry Database Training, 1-2:30 p.m. 401
Rangos
SciFinder enables you to identify the latest, most relevant
chemical research. More than 33 million chemical substances may be searched by
chemical name, chemical structure, CAS Registry Numbers, and formula. SciFinder Mobile allows researchers to use
smartphones to access CAS databases. SciFinder Mobile is not restricted by IP
address and there are no special apps to download. You will learn about these
features and more.
Presenters: Allison Brungard (Gumberg Library) & Peter
Blasi (Chemical Abstracts Services)
