Descriptions of Library Live Sessions

9:15 | 10:30 | 12:30 | 1:45 | Complete schedule

9:15 to 10:15

Primary Sources on the Web: How to Locate Physical and Virtual Collections
Presenters: Cara Gilgenbach and Steve Paschen
Learn searching techniques and tips for locating special collections, primary sources, and archival materials (both physical and "virtual") online. Basics of "Google" searching for primary sources as well as more advanced methods of searching will be covered. Selected digital archive sites will be previewed (including the Library of Congress American Memory site). Hands-on.

Student Research Behavior and Web 2.0 (repeated at 1:45)
Presenters: Joe Salem, Jamie Seeholzer, Ken Burhanna
Learn what students say about library and faculty involvement in their Web 2.0 universe (including Facebook and Second Life). You'll also gain some insights on how students do research for class projects in today's online information world. The information that will be shared comes from focus groups done with Kent State students. The session provides a chance to discuss the implications for course assignments and to learn about library services that are addressing the needs of today's students.

Combating Plagiarism: Techniques that Work
Presenters: Rob Kairis, Rozell Duncan, and Edith Scarletto
Learn about some effective ways to combat student plagiarism with this presentation on practices already in place -- including a discussion on the role of "Plagiarism School" as a way to rehabilitate students "caught in the act."

What's New in Libraries & Media Services
Presenters: Tom Klingler and Mike Kreyche,
There have been many changes in library tools that effect you directly -- the online catalog interface, the Libraries' Web site, authenticating from off campus, move to digital dissertations, increased electronic access to resources, and more. Find out what's new and what's on the horizon!

Database Sampler for the Social Sciences (repeated at 1:45)
Presenters: Kara Robinson and Paul Fehrmann
Explore the Electronic Journal Center, JSTOR, Social Science Citation Index, and other databases that are useful for social science research. You'll get an overview of databases, tips for successful searches, and ample time to practice (in other words, time to explore those resources you always mean to check out and somehow never find time to do)! Hands on.

10:30 to 11:30

The Truthiness of Wikipedia
Presenter: Carolyn Radcliff and Julie Gedeon
Wikipedia is one of the most loved and one of the most vilified Web sites. Which reputation does it deserve? You will gain a deeper understanding of how Wikipedia is created and maintained, enabling you to make your own judgments about the quality of information that Wikipedia provides.

Online Survey Tools
Presenters: Tammy Voelker and Vanessa Earp
Need to develop an online survey? Come to this session to learn about the features offered by Flashlight and SurveyMonkey. Both have unique uses for instructional assessment and research. Also learn about services across the Kent Campus that can assist you with survey design and data analysis.

Classroom Capture and Other Streaming tools
Presenters: Jason Forbes and Dan Tonelli
Do you want to capture your lectures for distribution online or to allow
students to review the content of a class session? Then come to this session to learn about a few products that Kent State that will make this a 1-2-3 process. Provide feedback on your classroom needs and hear about what might be possible.

Exploring the OhioLINK Digital Media Center
Presenters: Susan Weaver and Wendy Adkins
OhioLINK's Digital Media Center (DMC) offers access to digital collections including videos (Films for the Humanities), audio files, such as the Kent State Shootings Oral Histories, and images, such as those found in the ART Collections. Learn how to “stream” a video during class time or download the video (image or audio file) onto CD. Bring a CD-R or CD-RW and create the download while you are there. Additionally, learn how to “assign” the multimedia files for students to view on their own time. Hands-on.

Database Sampler for the Sciences
Presenters: Erica Lilly and Edith Scarletto
Explore the Electronic Journal Center, Science Citation Index, and other databases that are useful for research in the sciences. You'll get an overview of databases, tips for successful searches, and ample time to practice (in other words, time to explore those resources you always mean to check out and somehow never find time to do)! Hands-on.

12:30 to 1:30

Basics of RefWorks
Presenter: Barbara Schloman
RefWorks is a Web-based citation management program available free to Kent State faculty, staff, and students. In this session you will set up an account and learn the basics of importing and organizing citations from research databases as well as how to create bibliographies using any citation style. Hands-on.

Know your (Copy)rights
Presenter: Cindy Kristof and Kara Robinson
If you've ever been worried about the amount of copyrighted material you
can use in teaching your courses, or if you've ever wondered about your
rights as an author, this session can help inform your choices. Although
this session does not substitute for the advice of an attorney, we will be
presenting both standard and best practices.

Multimedia Projects: Making it Easier for You and Your Students
(repeated at 1:45)
Presenters: Gary Mote and CourTney Collins (Student Multimedia Studio)
Attend this session to learn how to increase student success when assigning multimedia projects and save yourself some hassles, too. Participants will be provided with a matrix of available software applications comparing advantages and disadvantages for their use in creating audio, picture and video essays and presentations. Downloadable "freeware" links and on-line tutorials will also be highlighted. A "must" for anyone who assigns students to do "multimodal compositions."

E-Book Collections: What Do We Have and How Do They Work?
Presenter: Tom Klingler
Learn how to find and use a dozen major eBook collections available through Kent State Libraries and OhioLINK. See the new OhioLINK Electronic Book Center (EBC). Learn which publishers' eBooks might be added next to the EBC. Hands-on.

1:45 to 2:45

Google Tools for Scholars
THIS SESSION IS FILLED (2/21/08) Please choose an alternate session.
Presenters: Carolyn Radcliff
Do real scholars use Google? Yes, Google offers great search tools for journal articles and books. Highlighting Google Scholar and Google Book Search, this presentation will also introduce you to other helpful Google products for finding videos, images, blogs, and detailed maps. Hands-on.

Multimedia Projects: Making it Easier for You and Your Students
(also offered at 12:30)
Presenters: Gary Mote and CourTney Collins (Student Multimedia Studio)
Attend this session to learn how to increase student success when assigning multimedia projects and save yourself some hassles, too. Participants will be provided with a matrix of available software applications comparing advantages and disadvantages for their use in creating audio, picture and video essays and presentations. Downloadable "freeware" links and on-line tutorials will also be highlighted. A "must" for anyone who assigns students to do "multimodal compositions."

Be on the Alert! Journal Alerts, Saved Searches and More
Presenter: Edith Scarletto and Erica Lilly
Do you want to know when the latest issue of a journal has been released? Or, how to create a search so that a database provides you with updates about new articles on your topic? Alerts and saved searches can help you set these up, and the information will come right to your desktop, either by email, or using RSS syndication readers. Hands-on.