Library Week was a week of webinars and workshops dedicated to introducing our users to library resources and services.
For Fall 2022, Library Week takes place from Tuesday, September 13 to Friday, September 16.
Each day of Library Week will offer a new series of webinars covering the various resources and services available through the EGCC Library.
Learn more about Library Week and register for events below. Please reach out to us at libhelp@egcc.edu if you have any questions.
PLEASE NOTE: All events will be recorded, so if you cannot attend the events live, you can still register, and you will be sent the video recording and slides via email after the events take place.
Welcome to Library Week
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 9:30AM EDT
Presenter: Brian Richards
This session will provide a brief overview of the workshops offered during Library Week.
A Deep Dive into Library Services
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 11:00AM EDT
Presenters: Pamela Tarajcak & Julia Stone
Learn about the services and resources the EGCC Library and Information Commons offers.
The Ins and Outs of OhioLINK
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2:00PM EDT
Guest Presenter: Judy Cobb, OhioLINK Associate Director of Operations and Platforms
Confused about OhioLINK? Attend this session to learn more about what OhioLINK provides and how it works.
Where Do I Search?
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 3:45PM EDT
Presenters: Julia Stone & Brian Richards
Attend this session if you have ever wondered which library search box you should use to find information for your assignment.
Library Updates for Fall 2022
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 11:00AM EDT
Presenter: Brian Richards
This session will highlight some of the new resources available in the Library for the Fall 2022 semester.
Search Terms - What Are They?
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 12:30PM EDT
Presenter: Pamela Tarajcak
Attend this session to learn more about search terms and how to use them effectively in our library databases.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2:00PM EDT
Guest Presenter: Rachael Hinojosa, Gale Trainer
This workshop will focus on Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints, our premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues.
Nexis Uni - Legal Research
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 4:00PM EDT
Guest Presenter: Lynn Smith, LexisNexis Training Consultant
This workshop will cover how to research case law and federal and state statutes in the Nexis Uni database.
Choosing a Research Topic
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2:00PM EDT
Presenter: Amanda Miller & Julia Stone
This workshop will walk students through techniques for brainstorming, prewriting, gathering background information, and broadening or narrowing a research topic.
Nexis Uni - Business Research
Thursday, Sept. 15, 4:00PM EDT
Guest Presenter: Lynn Smith, LexisNexis Training Consultant
Learn how to research company profiles and SEC information on over 200 million companies in the Nexis Uni database.
Library Research Hacks to Maximize Your Time
Thursday, Sept. 15, 7:00PM EDT
Presenter: Amanda Miller
This workshop will show you basic tips for searching and saving your research results in library databases.
APA Workshop
Friday, Sept. 16, 12:00PM EDT
Presenters: Amanda Miller & Julia Stone
This workshop will cover how to cite sources in APA format. Librarians will give a 30-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A.
Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Friday, Sept. 16, 2:00PM EDT
Guest Presenter: Rachael Hinojosa, Gale Trainer
This workshop will focus on Peterson’s Test and Career Prep which provides practice tests for licensure exams, resume and cover letter tools, and more.
MLA Workshop
Friday, Sept. 16, 4:00PM EDT
Presenters: Amanda Miller & Julia Stone
This workshop will cover how to cite sources in MLA format. Librarians will give a 30-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A.