Library Tutorials and Workshops
Franklin University Library Services provides a variety of resources to assist you in your academic journey at Franklin University. The first step in acquainting yourself to Library Services is to read the Quickstart Guide and explore the Library Passport.
If you need help with research, the Library Services staff is dedicated to helping you navigate the many resources available at your fingertips. All workshops are open to both undergraduate and graduate students unless specifically noted as being designed for a particular population. Instructions for accessing sessions will be sent to your e-mail account after you register for a FranklinLIVE! session.
Searching Workshops
Searching for Country Information
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012
7—8pm via FranklinLIVE!
OR
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2012
7—8pm via FranklinLIVE!
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Attend this session to:
- Discover resources that provide information regarding a particular country's history, government, and economy
- Prepare for assignments in Global Issues (HUMN 305)
Introduction to Library Services
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012
7—8pm via FranklinLIVE!
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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
Advanced Googling
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
7—8pm via FranklinLIVE!
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Attend this session to:
- Discuss ways to use popular tools like Google and Wikipedia to enhance your academic research instead of substituting for it
- Learn strategies to limit searches to non-commercial sources
- Explore new tools still under development to make searching more fun
Academic Research Skills and Sources
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
7—8pm via FranklinLIVE!
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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 e-mail alerts
Bring assignments for research assistance.
Archived Searching Workshop Sessions
Click workshop titles to view recorded sessions.
- Introduction to Library Services (Oct. 5, 2011)
- Advanced Searching
- Get the Most Out of the Library
- Searching for Country Information (Nov. 9, 2011; Jan. 6, 2011)
- Using RefWorks (See also: RefWorks Resources)
- Factiva for Students
- Customizing Your Online Library Experience
- Marketing Capstone Research Seminar
Writing Workshops
The following workshops are co-facilitated by Library Services and the Student Learning Center (SLC). Students can register online, by calling the SLC toll-free at 866-341-6206, or by emailing slc@franklin.edu.
Writing and Researching Effectively
This workshop will be offered online via FranklinLIVE! two times during the Summer 2011 term. Select one of the following options when registering:
- Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 7—9pm
- Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 7—9pm
Attend this session to:
- Learn about the services offered by the Student Learning Center and Library Services
- 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
Graduate Library and Writing Essentials
This workshop will be offered online via FranklinLIVE! one time during the Summer 2011 term. Select one of the following options when registering:
- Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 7—9pm
- Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 7—9pm
Attend this session to:
- Learn about library resources, research tips and how to write a more effective graduate level paper.
- Understand the road map to an effective graduate paper, common writing mistakes to avoid, and more!
Archived Writing Workshop Sessions
Click workshop titles to view recorded sessions.
- Writing and Researching Effectively (Nov. 3, 2011)
- Graduate Library Writing Essentials
- Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills for International Students
Tutorials
In addition to Library Passport, you can use these tutorials to familiarize yourself with using Library Services and resources:
- Basic and Advanced Catalog Searching
- Country Research (Global Issues)
- Customizing Your Library Account with Saved Searches and e-mail Alerts
- Ebrary Quick Start Guide
- EBSCO Host Tutorials
- EBSCO Host Multi-Journal Title Search
- Electronic Journal Finder
- OhioLINK Tutorials
- Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online Database (PRIMO)
- RefWorks Resources
- Standard Rate and Data Service (SRDS) Database Quick Reference
Business Research Guides
Learn graduate-level research skills using these concise guides.
- Company Research
- Country Research
- Finding Financial Ratios
- Finding Statistics
- Industry Research
- Marketing Research
- Standard Industrial Code and North American Classification System
Faculty Resources
Do You Know What Students Know? Library and Research Tips
Do you know how to set up e-mail alerts for articles? Locate a specific publication within the library databases? Attend this session to learn tips and tools to make using Library databases easier, such as using the thesaurus feature and "wild cards" to improve your results. Web research tips and APA tools will also be discussed and common research problems and their solutions will be presented.
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.
Library Tour or Workshop
Are you an instructor that would like to schedule a library tour or workshop for your class? If so, use the Library Orientation Request Form to submit your request.
Library Project Request
Staff, faculty and instructors with research needs exceeding normal reference services (require more that one hour of a librarian's time to complete) can use the Library Resource Request Form to submit your request for assistance.
Digital Video Collection Persistent Linking Instructions
Digital Video Collection (DVC) - persistent linking instructions.