Using Google’s advanced search features and specialized search engines can greatly enhance your Googling experience. We will review search tips and tricks as well as explore search engines designed for specific content. We will also go over how to connect to the library’s databases through Google Scholar. This is a hands-on, introductory workshop.
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Learning Objectives
- Refine search results using advanced search features
- Use the Google search box to calculate and find quick facts
- Search specialized Google search engines: Books, Images, and Scholar
- Configure Google Scholar to connect to DU Libraries' collection
- Set up Goolge email alerts to have search results come to you
Want to create a chart to visually show results from an experiment, lab or survey?
With Microsoft Excel, you can create a range of chart types to compare items, show composition, illustrate a trend, or show relationships among variables. In this hands-on, introductory workshop you will learn how to use the basic chart tools available in Microsoft Excel 2010 (Windows version).
Learning Objectives
- Create and customize the look and layout of a chart
- Format a chart's axes
- Add chart titles and other common chart components
- Print to PDF and export the chart to Word and PowerPoint
Resources
- Workshop File
- Workshop Handout
- Microsoft Excel: Books and E-Books
The Drexel University Libraries and the Drexel Fellowships Office are co-sponsoring a workshop that is designed to help graduate students research various electronic funding resources and databases. A presentation is followed by hands-on exploration of the students themselves. Students will be able to create their own profile and set up automated funding alerts on their research topics.
Learning Objectives
- Develop awareness of various online funding resources available
- Search, identify and access relevant opportunities
- Using Web of Science database, identify national and international funding sources for individual research areas
- Create account and set up alerts for funding opportunities using Proquest databases
- Explore other web resources available through Drexel University's Fellowship office
For those looking for a co-op abroad or are looking for a co-op or job outside of the Philadelphia area, we have an exciting new resource to share with you! Going Global has a huge collection of international and domestic job listings, detailed country, city and cultural information, as well as H1B visa information for international students looking for jobs in the US. Learn how to navigate this fantastic resource to give you a great tool to help you find that international co-op or job.
Learning Objectives
- Navigate the Going Global interface to find co-op and full-time opportunities, international companies and information on international locations
- Learn how to search for international and domestic co-ops and jobs in Going Global
- Search the H1B visa database
- Research countries and cities of interest for information on culture, networking, cost of living and more.
Collaborating with the Steinbright Career Development Center, this workshop explores the many career resources available to students interested in a co-op or full time job outside the United States. Focusing mainly on resources for students on co-op, it covers the application process and walks students through the new International Co-op website and the resources contained within it. It also explores resources both inside and outside of the Library, including the website Going Global, and how they can help students looking for a job or co-op abroad.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the International Co-op application process
- Navigate the International Co-op website
- Use Going Global to find co-op and full-time opportunities, international companies and information on international locations
- Become familiar with job search resources available in the Drexel University Libraries
- Differentiate between the print collection and electronic resources
- Research countries you are interested in for information on culture, housing, jobs and more.
What is the iSkills Assessment? Watch this brief video to find out.
Find out more information by visiting the Libraries iSkills Assessment webpage
Explore the Libraries’ many career resources and learn several steps and strategies to find a job or co-op. In this workshop you will learn how to effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search. To enter the workshop, copy and past the entire URL into your browser or click on the link: Job Search Resources Workshop
https://learn.dcollege.net/webapps/bb-collaborate-BBLEARN/external.guest.session.launch.event?uid=1fbfdf57-a289-4abc-94b4-67e5df1b05ae
Resources
Explore the Libraries’ many career resources and learn several steps and strategies to help you find a full-time job after graduation. This workshop will help you effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search. Check out the Information Assistant for Careers’ Reference Page for more information!
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with job search resources available in the Drexel University Libraries
- Use certain Library databases like Million Dollar & Hoovers to find companies and contacts
- Differentiate between the print collection and electronic resources
- Use multiple strategies in looking for and pursuing jobs
- Research companies you are interested in working for
- Become familiar with how to use the DragonJobs system
Learn to search the Web of Science, a database useful for finding the most highly-cited articles and authors, and for finding current trends, patterns, and emerging fields of research.
Resources
EndNote is a robust citation management tool, typicaly used by professional writers and students completing their thesis or dissertation. EndNote can generate bibliographies, add in-text citations, and allows users to create a sound organizational structure for their reference material. This product is unique in that it's available as desktop software that integrates with an online tool, EndNote Web.
Learning Objectives
- How to download and install EndNote
- How to import/export material to EndNote
- How to connect EndNote to the Drexel University Libraries
- How to utilize Write-N-Cite to assist with in-text citation and bibliographies/work cited pages.
- How to finalize documents created in EndNote
- How to integrate EndNote with EndNote Web
RefWorks is an online citation management tool. This tool can generate bibliographies, add in-text citations, and allows users to create a sound organizational structure for their reference material.
Learning Objectives
- How to access and create a RefWorks account
- How to export/import material to RefWorks
- How to create a bibliography/works cited page
- How to utilize "Write-N-Cite" to create in-text reference citations
Resources
Zotero is an open-source reference management tool. With one click, Zotero can automatically import bibliographic information that it "senses" in many library databases as well as library catalogs and web sites such as The New York Times, Wikipedia, Flickr and Amazon. You can attach notes, links, and PDFs to records in your Zotero library.
Zotero's Microsoft Word plugin helps you to quickly create in-text citations, endnotes, and bibliographies in a variety of citation styles.
This is a hands-on, introductory workshop.
Learning Objectives
- Navigate the Zotero interface
- Import bibiographic citations into Zotero
- Organize your Zotero library
- Create in-text citations and bibliographies in Microsoft Word
Resources
Explore the Libraries’ many career resources for students in the field of Public Health and learn several steps and strategies to help you find a job or co-op in the field. This workshop will help you effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with job search resources available in the Drexel University Libraries
- Use Library databases like Million Dollar to find companies and contacts
- Use multiple strategies in looking for and pursuing jobs
- Identify professional associations in the field of Public Health
- Research potential employers and companies
Resources
Prezi is a web-based application that allows for multi-authoring of visual presentations, which makes it great for group projects. Instead of a slide deck, you create your presentation on a large canvas - you can pan and zoom to different parts of the canvas as you present ideas. You can easily insert text, images, videos, PDFs and hyperlinks into your Prezi to make the content more engaging. This workshop is a hands-on, introduction to the tool.
Learning Objectives
- Sign up for a free Prezi educational license
- Navigate the Prezi menus and interface
- Insert and edit different types of content
- Add a path or narrative structure to your presentation
- Print and share your Prezi
Resources
Designed specifically for students who are just beginning to develop their resumes, this workshop will cover all of the basics including sections to include, writing job/experience descriptions and basic formatting.
Explore the Libraries’ many career resources for biomedical engineers and learn several steps and strategies to find a job or co-op in the field. In this workshop, you will learn how to effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search.
SimplyMap is a web-based mapping application for creating high-quality thematic maps and reports using demographic, business, and marketing data. Explore how to pursue lines of research inquiry and problem solve using this basic, yet powerful geographic information system.
Learning Objectives
- Navigate the interface of the Library’s subscription to SimplyMap
- Create a map with one variable, custom location and point data.
- Explore the available data sets.
Resources

This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring a laptop to the session.
You use Google every day, but are you using it efficiently? Using Google’s advanced search features and specialized search engines can greatly enhance your Googling experience. In this workshop, you will practice using common search operators and filters, as well as review Google's different search engines. You will learn how to use Google Books and Google Scholar to find sources of research and connect your search results to the Drexel Library's catalog and databases.

This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring a laptop to the session.
A scholarly review article is a secondary source that synthesizes the body of research on a topic. In this workshop, you will learn the characteristics of review articles, why they are important, and how to search for them using library databases. You will also learn how to locate the full text of a source given its citation.

This workshop meets at the Library Learning Terrace. Please birng your laptop to the session.
RefWorks is an online citation management tool. This tool can generate bibliographies, add in-text citations, and allows users to create a sound organizational structure for their reference material.

This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring your laptop to the session.
Learn how to use RefWorks to quickly grab source citation information from databases, and store all your references in the cloud! RefWorks is an online citation management tool that can generate bibliographies, add in-text citations, and allows you to create a sound organizational structure for your reference material.

This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring a laptop to the session.
Zotero is an open-source reference management tool. With one click, Zotero can automatically import bibliographic information that it "senses" in many library databases as well as library catalogs and web sites such as The New York Times, Wikipedia, Flickr and Amazon. You can attach notes, links, and PDFs to records in your Zotero library. Zotero's Microsoft Word plugin helps you to quickly create in-text citations, endnotes, and bibliographies in a variety of citation styles. This is a hands-on, introductory workshop.

This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring your laptop to the session.
Looking for an alternative to PowerPoint? Get started with Prezi! Prezi is a web-based application that allows for multi-authoring of visual presentations, which makes it great for group projects. Instead of a slide deck, you create your presentation on a large canvas - you can pan and zoom to different parts of the canvas as you present ideas. You can easily insert text, images, videos, PDFs and hyperlinks into your Prezi to make the content more engaging. This workshop is a hands-on, introduction to the tool.

This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace.
In this workshop, we will discuss design principles and best practices for creating effective scientific posters. Learn what to include (and exclude) and how to arrange the elements so that your poster stands out in the crowd. We will also address common mistakes in poster layout and design and how to avoid them.

This workshop meets in the Library Learning Terrace. Please bring a laptop to the session.
Good presentations tell a story and appeal to our emotions. Visual aids can enhance your story or ruin it. In this workshop, you will be introduced to fundamental design principles, as you work in small groups to evaluate examples. You will learn tips to enhance photographs and charts and techniques for creating interesting layouts with visual balance and thematic unity.
This class is crafted to create a balanced and invigorating practice for all participants. With postures that will purify the body and steady breathing that will soothe the mind.
Please bring a yoga mat with you to the session!
During your college experience and your professional career, you will collaborate with colleagues and work on teams to accomplish goals. In this workshop, you will learn practical methods for managing group work throughout the phases of a project and principles of effective team collaboration. Workshop Topics: how to plan for success at the beginning of a project; how to stay organized and on track; How to communicate effectively when making decisions; and how to negotiate conflict and resolve common problems.
Learning Objectives
- Apply principles and best practices in group planning, communication, and productivity
- Learn strategies for preventing or resolving common issues
- Use organizational templates and check sheets for managing activities
- Identify common technology-mediated collaboration tools
Resources
- Group Work Therapy Blog, Drexel Libraries
- Group Work Guide, Dr. James Mitchell, College of Engineering
- Group Work Templates, University of Sydney
Come learn about some helpful tips, strategies, and resources to effectively manage your busy Drexel schedule. The workshop will also discuss the importance of prioritizing and planning.
Make the most of the Libraries! The Libraries provides valuable services and resources to help you with your course work. This workshop includes a tour of W.W. Hagerty Library and a brief orientation to the Libraries website and electronic resources.
Learning Objectives
In this orientation session, you will learn how to:
- Find services and resources located in W.W. Hagerty Library
- Borrow books and journal articles from other libraries
- Reserve a group study room
- Access search tools and resources
- Request research assistance
Welcome to your new library!
How many books can I borrow? How is the library different from my home library? Where are my textbooks? I'm confused! Who can help me? Find out the answers to all these questions and more.
Come for a tour of W.W. Hagerty Library and learn about the libraries website and electronic resources.
Learning Objectives
- Find services and resources located in W.W. Hagerty Library
- Borrow books and journal articles from other libraries
- Reserve a group study room
- Access search tools and resources
- Request research assistance
Resources
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