Library Workshop Series
Workshop A:
Using library catalogs (OPAC) to find books, periodicals, audiovisuals, and other library materials
Language:
English & Arabic
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe and contrast the benefits of using online catalogs to find materials
- Develop and conduct effective search strategies within online catalogs
- Interpret, locate and retrieve information, whether a book, video, DVD
- Develop an awareness of the basic elements of a standardized citation format for a book
Workshop B:
Library and information science Terminology
Language:
English
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe and contrast the meaning of Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). (Call number, book label, security tags)
- Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
- OCLC Online Computer Library Center, OCLC WorldCat
- Demonstrate basic understanding of Library Catalogue (OPAC) online public access catalog
- ILS, integrated library system
- RFID (Radio-frequency identification)
Workshop C:
Finding journal, magazine and newspaper articles in periodical databases
Language:
English & Arabic
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and reasons for using periodicals and periodical databases and indexes
- Develop and conduct effective search strategies for periodical databases
- Interpret screen displays and know how to locate complete periodical articles
- Open Access Recourses and other free e-recourses
- Develop an awareness of the basic elements of a standardized citation format for an online periodical article
Workshop D:
Advanced web search techniques and web search tools like subject directories
Language:
English & Arabic
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate basic understanding of Web and Internet concepts
- Demonstrate understanding of differences between subject directories and search engines
- Develop and conduct effective search strategies for subject directories and search engines
- Develop an awareness of the basic elements of a standardized citation format for a webpage or website
Workshop E:
The research process. For students doing research assignments
Language:
English & Arabic
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate key steps for researching a topic
- Write and refine a research question or thesis statement
- Research and find at least three good quality sources for specific paper/project
- Prepare MLA or APA formatted citations for "Works Cited"
Workshop F:
Introduction to library services and resources and how to focus on the information it self (Orientation to Library Resources & Services)
Language:
English & Arabic
Learning Outcomes:
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Library Collocation and library system
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Library staff services
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Print periodicals
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What is New in the Library?
Workshop F:
Introduction to library services and resources and how to focus on the information it self (Orientation to Library Resources & Services)
Language:
English & Arabic
Learning Outcomes:
- Library Collocation and library system
- Library staff services
- Print periodicals
- What is New in the Library?
Workshop G:
Citing sources of information for a "Works Cited" (MLA) or "Reference List" (APA) to avoid plagiarizing (Citing Sources Responsibly)
Learning Outcomes:
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Correctly identify citation elements for the purpose of preparing a list of sources in a standardized citation format
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Correctly prepare in-text (parenthetical) citations