Friday, September 9, 2011

Academic Writing Workshops

The Writing Lab and the Library are partnering to offer 30 minute workshops for DSC students.  Registration is required for each workshop, and we ask that attendees register 48 hours in advance of the workshop.

APA Citations Workshop 
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Time: 2:30-3:00 pm
Location: Wireless classroom (Room 113) in the Roberts Library

To register, email Melissa Whitesell (mwhitesell@daltonstate.edu)

Research Basics
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Time: 2:00-2:30 pm
Location: Practice Studio in the Library

To register, email Leslie Collins (lcollins@daltonstate.edu)


MLA Citations Workshop
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011
Time: 12:15-12:45 pm
Location: Wireless classroom (Room 113) in the Roberts Library
To register, email Melissa Whitesell (mwhitesell@daltonstate.edu)

Workshops with less than 2 individual registered will be canceled.  Those registered will be notified by email if the workshop is canceled.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Need a free survey service?


PollEverywhere.com

Do you want to poll your audience during a presentation? 
Perhaps you'd like to survey students during a class? 
Poll Everywhere allows you to poll an audience of up to
30 people free.  The audience answers the question by using
mobile phones, Twitter, or a web browser.   Instantly
display responses using Keynote, PowerPoint, or the web. 

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Library workshops

This semester, the Roberts Library will offer several workshops for currently-enrolled students at Dalton State College.  Each workshop will last 30 minutes and will be held in the Wireless classroom (Room 113) on the 1st floor of the library.  Not able to attend the workshop...go to our Workshop Libguide for handouts and tutorials. 

Date/Time
Workshop
For Reservations
Wed. Sept. 7, 2011
12:15-12:45 pm

Tues. Oct. 18, 2011
2:00-2:30 pm

Mon. Nov. 14, 2011
4:00-4:30 pm

Video Editing
A 30-minute workshop demonstrating the video editing features available in MovieMaker and YouTube.  Get great tips for combining videos, and adding text and music clips to a video.
Contact David Brown
dobrown@daltonstate.edu
(706) 272-4459
Thurs. Sept. 8, 2011
12:15-12:45 pm

Wed. Oct. 5, 2011
12:15-12:45 pm

History Resources
Galileo contains thousands of history journals and primary resources but finding them can be challenging. During this workshop, students will learn how to find both history journal articles and primary history resources in Galileo and on the Web.
Contact David Brown
706.272.4459
Mon. Oct. 3, 2011
12:15-12:45 pm

Thurs. Nov. 3, 2011
2:00-2:30 pm
Resume with Learning Express
Find out how to use Learning Express to create a resume and cover letter, practice for interviewing, and take practice tests.
Contact David Brown
706.272.4459
Tues. Oct.  4, 2011
12:15-12:45 pm

Thurs. Nov. 10, 2011
4:00-4:30 pm
  CINAHL Health Sources
Find out how to search CINAHL and Proquest Nursing and Allied Health Sources to get the articles you need.  Recommended for students in Nursing, Radiation Therapy, Physical Therapy or any health related field.
Contact David Brown
706.272.4459
Tues. Oct. 4, 2011
2:00-2:30pm
Interlibrary Loan & GIL Express
Roberts Library has two services for faculty, staff, and students to obtain books and articles from other libraries. Learn the differences between the two and how to submit requests.
Contact Barbara Jones
706.272.2474
Wed. Sept. 21, 2011
12:15-12:45 pm
Taking Care of Business
Learn how to find SWOT analysis, industry profiles, financials and more using the Business databases and web sources.
Contact Melissa Whitesell
706.272.2503
Thurs. Sept. 15, 2011
4:00-4:30 pm

Tues. Nov. 1, 2011
4:00-4:30 pm
Education Resources
GALILEO contains many great databases for K-12 educators and their students.  In this workshop, you’ll receive tips for finding articles, exciting lesson plans as well as classroom activities using GALILEO, library and web sources.
Contact Melissa Whitesell
706.272.2503
Mon. Sept. 26, 2011
2:00-2:30 pm

Wed. Nov. 2, 2011
2:00-2:30 pm
Law and Criminology Resources
Feeling a little overwhelmed when searching statutes, codes and laws? Need help finding a legal citation?  During this workshop, students will learn how to use legal resources such as LexisNexis, Georgia Code, and the United States Reports. 
Contact Melissa Whitesell
706.272.2503

Friday, August 12, 2011

Need help logging in to the Wireless network? 
Can't upload your paper to Turnitin.com?
Stop by the new   
Technology Help Desk

Where is the Tech Desk?   Located in the Library Learning Commons 

Who works at the Tech Desk?  

Blake Gentry
David Brown
   
What services are offered? 
·        General technical assistance to students, including completing assignments
·        Assistance with accessing the Library’s electronic resources on and off-campus
·        General student support for DSConnect and GAView
·        Assistance with email
·        Assistance with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
·        Assistance with Library equipment
NOTE: The Student Technology Helpdesk does NOT change or reset passwords, these requests must be referred to OCIS or the GAView Administrator.  The Helpdesk is not liable for personal equipment used by the students.

What are the hours for the Tech Desk?   

 Hours: 
Mon.-Thurs. 8am-4pm    
Friday  8am-5pm

For Tech help in the evenings and on Sunday, please go to the Circulation Desk