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The library will offer the following research workshops during the fall semester. Each workshop will take place in library instruction room 106. The schedule of research workshop sessions is also available on the Library Calendar.

Introduction to Research Resources, with Bernadette A. Lear

• Monday, September 28, 5:00-5:50 p.m.; Tuesday, October 6, 5:00-5:50 p.m.; Wednesday, October 14, 5:00-5:50 p.m.; and Monday, November 16, 5:00-5:50 p.m. (repeat sessions).
• Do you have a paper or presentation due for your class? Not sure where to find good resources? Are you hoping to find them fast? If so, let the library help. This workshop will show you where to find solid information, including books (through the library catalog), journal articles (through ProQuest), and the Internet.

RefWorks: Getting Started, with Eric P. Delozier

• Monday, October 19, 5:00-5:50 p.m.
• This workshop introduces attendees to the RefWorks bibliography (reference) management software. Topics to be covered include: entering, changing, and deleting references; searching and sorting references; and creating simple bibliographies according to publication styles. No prior knowledge about RefWorks is required.

Using Databases to Find Market Research and Industry Information, with Glenn S. McGuigan

• Wednesday, October 21, 5:00-5:50 p.m.
• The focus of this workshop is on finding business information. It will introduce students to searching for market research and industry information using electronic resources available through the Penn State University Libraries.

Introduction to Finding Primary Sources, with Heidi N. Abbey

• Monday, October 26, 5:00-5:50 p.m, and Wednesday, October 28, 2009, noon to 12:50 p.m.
• In celebration of National Archives Month in October 2009, this workshop will offer an introduction to the rich and exciting world of primary sources! Topics that will be covered include an overview of the types of primary sources (letters, diaries, photographs, newspapers, etc.), how to distinguish between primary and secondary sources, and locating primary sources online. Most helpful for American Studies or Humanities students. No prior knowledge about primary sources is required.

Novels, Children's Books, Movies, and Other Fun Stuff at the Library, with Bernadette A. Lear

• Wednesday, November 18, 5:00-5:50 p.m.
• If you love to read or watch movies, the winter holidays can be a great time to catch up. Did you know you can find them at the library? Come to this workshop to see our New York Times Best-Seller, children's literature, manga/comic book, CD, and DVD collections, and learn how to find them in the Penn State library catalog (The CAT). You'll also learn about Novelist and CLCD--two databases for exploring new writers--as well as reference books for learning about your favorite movies and TV shows.