Library Tutorials and Workshops
The library provides a variety of resources and services to assist you in your academic journey at Franklin University. The first step in acquainting yourself to the library is to read the Quickstart Guide.
If you need help with research, the Library can help you find out where to begin.
Workshops
(If registering for a Franklin Live session, instructions will be sent to your e-mail account.)
Basic Searching
Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Next Session: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6 - 8 p.m. via FranklinLive!
Attend this session to:
- Learn about Library services
- Understand how to navigate the library Web site
- Determine which sources are best for your information needs
- Get started using library databases
- Evaluate Web sites using a list of standard criteria
If you are unable to attend, you may view the recorded session.
Advanced Searching
Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Watch for upcoming live sessions. In the meantime, link to a recorded session.
Attend this session to:
- Turn your assignment instructions into a search strategy
- Use the most effective methods when searching library databases
- Learn advanced tools and techniques for Web research
- Personalize your library account with preferred search and email alerts
Bring assignments for research assistance.
Using Franklin's E-book Collection
Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Watch for upcoming live sessions. In the meantime, link to a recorded session.
Attend this session to:
- Discover how to access the thousands of online-only titles available from Franklin University Library databases.
- Learn which e-book database to use for any subject you are researching.
- Save time by using free customization features.
- Learn tips and short cuts that make using ebooks as convenient as print copies.
Writing and Researching Effectively
Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Next Session: Saturday, November 15, 2008 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
This session can be attended face-to-face or on FranklinLive! Students should contact the SLC at 866.341.6206 (toll free) or email slc@franklin.edu to register.
Attend this session to:
- Learn about the services offered by the Student Learning Center and Library
- Get hands on experience with selecting and narrowing a research topic
- Learn how to form an effective thesis statement
- Develop a research strategy to find sources to support your thesis
If you are unable to attend, you may view the recorded session.
Using RefWorks
Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Watch for upcoming live sessions. In the meantime, link to a recorded session.
Attend this session to:
- Set up your account in RefWorks
- Import citations from library databases
- Organize your references
- Create bibliographies
Get the Most Out of Your Library
Listen to this recorded workshop to learn how to:
- Complete assignments
- Save Time
- Become an effective researcher
Instruction Companions
Business Research Guides
- Vantage MBA and MCM Library Boot Camp
- Learn graduate-level skills to use the library resources to conduct research.
- Company and Business research guides
- Learn graduate-level skills to use the library resources to conduct research.
Tutorials
Use these tutorials to familiarize yourself with using Library services and resources.
- Introduction
- Research Strategies
- Electronic Databases
- Academic Search Complete
- Research Tools
- Search Engines
- Taming the Internet
Basic and Advanced Catalog Searching
Customizing Your Library Account with Saved Searches and e-mail Alerts
Other Tutorials
Faculty Resources
Customizing Your Online Library Experience
Are you interested in setting up free personal accounts in online Library resources that will allow your research to come to you? During this workshop the customization features of your favorite databases will be explained including:
- Setting up e-mail alerts for new library acquisitions, saved searches and journal articles.
- Setting up an RSS feed.
- Creating your own citation database.
- Creating "folders" to organize and share your research with others.
Handout one: Customizing Workshop Recommended Links
Handout two: Customizing Workshop Database Features List
Franklin's Ebooks: How They Can Work For You!
Discover how you can make using our academic ebooks as convenient as print copies - or more so! In this workshop you will find out how to access the THOUSANDS of ONLINE ONLY titles to; read at your leisure, take online notes, highlight important passages, and toggle between research and writing seamlessly.
The New LexisNexis Academic
This workshop will address the new interface, navigation and search features of Lexis Nexis Academic. Learn how to search company dossiers and create custom company lists. Easily search new sources such as blogs and international news sources for business and industry information.
Library Tour or Workshop
Are you an instructor that would like to schedule a library tour or workshop for your class? Go to the "Library Orientation Request Form" under "Forms" on the Chalkboard to submit your request.
Digital Video Collection Persistent Linking Instructions
Digital Video Collection (DVC) - persistent linking instructions.