Library Workshops

Recognizing Sources - In Person

• Recognize that information from a variety of source types may be valuable depending on context and discipline, within various communities of knowledge and modalities of information sharing 

• Interpret authority in different contexts including by discipline, by profession and within communities of knowledge 

Research Questions - ZOOM OR IN PERSON

• Articulate the needs and scope of research, such as deadlines, source types, citation style, and other project requirements 
• Formulate a research question to guide inquiry 

Information Honor Code - ZOOM

• Describe the ethical & legal standards underlying the use of information in college, the workplace, and on the Internet 
• Use citation and attribution to give credit to the ideas and work of others

Pro-tips for Finding Sources - ZOOM

• Choose specific terms and library tools in order to search more effectively  
• Use advanced search strategies in order to find sources in a database 
• Identify and use the information in search tool records to determine relevancy to a research topic 

Using Peer-Reviewed Sources - ZOOM

• Differentiate between popular and peer-reviewed sources 
• Use the Proquest database to locate a peer-reviewed article 

Introduction to the Library - Canvas

• Distinguish between Glendale Community College Library resources and services
• Locate and use OneSearch to find books in the library
• Use the virtual library to find appropriate resources

OneSearch for Books and Articles - Canvas

• Use a discovery tool called OneSearch that searches for books and articles in a single search.  
• Design and perform search strategies by brainstorming keywords, refining search terms, and using advanced limiters to filter results
• Assess sources for relevance, considering subject terms and/or abstracts.

News & Media Literacy - Canvas

• Evaluate online news and media sources in order to locate objective and verifiable information
• Locate news sources in the GCC library including OneSearch and library databases
• Discuss the importance of credible online news sources for your life and community