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Library Learning Services offers classes in the University Park Pattee-Paterno Library.
Discover resources and services in the University Libraries that will help you get started with your research project. In this class you will learn how to find books, articles, and other materials in your research area or major through the Libraries’ online databases, and find out about library services that will help streamline your research process. Individuals not affiliated with Penn State can register by calling 814-865-9257
LionSearch is a search engine that provides fast, simple access to relevant, high-quality materials from the Penn State University Libraries. LionSearch provides an integrated search of the CAT (online catalog), our databases and e-journals, our e-books, and our local collections.
This session will help you get started with LionSearch and how to use it and its features most effectively. The class will cover the LionSearch interface, and how to search, refine, and secure quality resources for your research projects. Learn how to save, email, and print results as well as export citations, all from within LionSearch.
LionSearch is a search engine that provides fast, simple access to relevant, high-quality materials from the Penn State University Libraries. LionSearch provides an integrated search of the CAT (online catalog), our databases and e-journals, our e-books, and our local collections.
This session will help you get started with LionSearch and how to use it and its features most effectively. The class will cover the LionSearch interface, and how to search, refine, and secure quality resources for your research projects. We will also explore Google Scholar in this session, and discuss when to use Google Scholar vs LionSearch for specific research needs.
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| Tuesday | February 12 |
2-3 pm
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John Meier
Eric Novotny |
Register |
Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research library, collaborate with others online, and discover other relevant papers based on what you are reading.
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| Thursday | January 17 |
10-11:30 am
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302 Paterno | Helen Smith
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| Tuesday | February 19 |
1-2:30 pm |
211 Davey | Helen Smith | Register |
| Wednesday | March 20 | 2-3:30 pm | 302 Paterno | Helen Smith | Register |
| Monday | April 8 | 10:30-noon | 211 Davey | Helen Smith | Register |
EndNote can be used to search online bibliographic databases, organize references, images and PDFs in any language, and create bibliographies and figure lists instantly. Attend one of these seminars to learn how to get the most out of EndNote.
Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension that helps you collect, manage, cite, and share your research sources. It lives right where you do your work—in the web browser itself.
Classes and workshops are offered at Campus libraries. Please check Campus Library websites for more information.
