Argosy University Chicago Library News

Learn tips on writing, citing, and researching more effectively

Whether you'd prefer to attend an on-campus session, or attend a webinar from the convenience of home, check out our upcoming instruction sessions that offer a wealth of great tips on writing, citing, and researching more effectively. Don't see a session that addresses your needs, or a time that's convenient to your schedule? Let us know! Contact the librarian at fkallista@argosy.edu.

Upcoming On Campus Instruction Sessions:

RefWorks 2.0 + ProQuest “My Research”

• Wednesday, March 21.............. 5:00 pm  -5:50 pm (Room 1319)
• Saturday, March 31................12:00 pm -12:50 pm (Room 1319)

Business Research Essentials

• Monday, March 26............ 5:00 -5:50 pm (Rm. 1319)

Library Orientation/ Instruction for Counseling

• Saturday, April 14..................... 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm (Room 1319, OK to bring your lunch)

Upcoming Online Webinars:

Academic Writing Workshop: How to Write Clearly and Well

• Wednesday, 3/21 & Sunday, 3/25, @ 6:00 pm

Top Ten Tips on Effectively Using the Online Library

• Wednesday, 3/28 & Sunday, 4/1, @ 6:00 pm

Bibliographic Management Tools:  Proquest’s My Research, Refworks

• Wednesday, 4/4, & Sunday, 4/8, @ 6:00 pm

Reference tools for Undergraduate Students – How to Use Credo Reference

• Wednesday, 4/11 & Sunday, 4/15, @ 6:00 pm,

Workshop on Undergraduate Writing: Basics and Beyond

• Wednesday, 4/18 & Sunday, 4/22 @ 6:00 pm

Let the library help you save time and get organized!

Save time and get organized with RefWorks. Learn how to create personal databases, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases, as well as how to use RefWorks' 'Cite While You Write' feature. Registration is required.

 

 

Next workshop: February 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Room 1319)

Other workshops are also available, including business and counseling research. For the full schedule, click here.

Library construction update

As of Wednesday, January 5, the library construction process is still underway, but nearing completion. It is expected that the library will be fully operational by Monday, January 10, in time for the start of the Spring semester. If you plan on coming to the library before January 10, we suggest calling ahead of time (312-777-7652 or 312-777-7651) to inquire whether the materials you need are available. The library is open, but some materials may not be available until later in the week. Of course if you have any questions, or need research assistance, please don't hesitate to contact Fay Kallista at fkallista@argosy.edu or call 312-777-7651.

Need extra study time?

This is a reminder that the library will be **OPEN** this Sunday, May 15 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm!

Save time, stay organized. Learn about RefWorks!

The RefWorks Workshop is tomorrow, March 18 from 5:00- 6:00 pm. Learn how to create personal databases, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases, as well as how to use RefWorks' 'Cite While You Write' feature. Register @ http://www.auchicagolib.org/registersp10.html