Research Instruction & Workshops

Reference Online Services

• IM a UWest Librarian: Instant Message Window
• Email Reference: library@uwest.edu

Reference One to One

• Telephone Research Assistance: 626-571-8811 extension: 319
• Walk-In Reference: We can help you with brief questions and point you in the right direction for your research.
• Research Consultations: Get help to find the best resources for your topic. Request an appointment and get a personal consultation on your research.
  
  

  Your Information	Request a Research Consultation Appointment
  UWest ID Your Name Email Department/Area of Study	We will confirm the time/date with you (or reschedule) via email. Research Consultation Your research topic: Preferred Date: (i.e. 6/22/10) Preferred Time: (i.e. 3pm, check open hours)

Faculty Requested Library Instruction/Computer Lab Reservation

Your Information	Your Request
UWest ID Your Name Email Department/Area of Study	We will confirm the time/date with you via email. Type of Request - Select One - Computer Lab Reservation Only Library Instruction @ the library (Specify topic below) Library Instruction in class (Specify topic below) Topic (if requesting instruction by library staff): Preferred Date: (i.e. 6/22/10) Preferred Time: (i.e. 3pm, check open hours)

Online Tutorials

• Library Orientation Lab *Under Revision

Scheduled Workshops

Workshops are free and open to everyone. Sign up forms are used to estimate the number of individual interested in the workshop and to notify you in case we changed the meeting time. You can confirm your registration by logging into your library account. All workshops are held at the computer lab and last 1 hour unless otherwise stated. To cancel your registration, please send us an email at library@uwest.edu.

Your Information

Join a Scheduled Workshop

UWest ID Your Name Email Department/Area of Study

Spring 2012 Workshops Library Survival Skills (1/18/12) - 2-3pm, WED This is a hands-on guide on how to use the library and the library website. Perform actual searches on the library and its databases while your instructor is on hand and available for questions. New students are strongly encouraged to take this workshop to familiarize themselves with the library. Zotero Citation Software (1/25/12) - 2-3pm, WED Use Zotero to easily cite your papers and organize your research and resources. PowerPoint. Business Databases (1/27/12) - 2:30-3:30pm, FRI Learn how to utilize the library's business databases, ABI_Inform.

Designed Workshops by Appointment

Your Information

Request a Workshop by Appointment

UWest ID Your Name Email Department/Area of Study Please choose a topic on the right side. We will confirm the time/date with you (or reschedule) via email. Preferred Date: (i.e. 6/22/10) Preferred Time: (i.e. 3pm, check open hours)

General Research | Subject Research | Computer Skills General Research Library Survival Skills Learn how to use the library and the library website. Get an introduction to the databases. New students are strongly encouraged to take this workshop to familiarize themselves with the library. Zotero Citation Software Use Zotero to easily cite your papers and organize your research and resources. PowerPoint. Access to Digital Dissertations Learn how to access different open access dissertation sources. Open Access Content Learn how to access different open access sources Online Research Tools Learn how to use various online research tools such as RSS feeds, brainstorming graphs, surveys, Google Alerts, and more. PowerPoint Turn It In Learn how to use Turnitin. Subject Research Business Data Learn how to utilize databases for business research such as ABI_Inform. Psychology Resources Get to know the psychology databases and resources the library has to offer. Religion Research Learn how to utilize databases and other resources for religious studies research. Buddhist Materials Computer Skills MS Word 101 Learn how to format your documents, organize tables, create flyers and more. Instructions (Word 2007), Instructions (Word 2010) Excel I Learn the basics for Microsoft Excel. Instructions. Exercise worksheet. Excel II Learn the more advanced functions. Link multiple worksheets, create pivot tables, generate conditional formatting, and more. Instructions & Worksheet. PowerPoint I Get the crash course on creating PowerPoint presentations. Instructions PowerPoint II Learn how to make your Powerpoint presentations come alive with custom paths, custom animation, embedded sounds, and more. Instructions (Office 2010) MS Access 101 Get the basics on utilizing the MS Access database application. Starter PowerPoint. Photoshop I Create a Website I Learn the basic terminology and concepts for website creation. Basic Concepts. Create a Website II Learn to use the Google Sites platform to create your own website. *****Please have a Google account or Gmail account ready*****. Sample & Resource Website.

Student Success Center Workshops

• The Student Success Center also hosts various workshops throughout the year. Check out their workshop schedule.