Can't make a live workshop? Check out pre-recorded workshops below:

Student Workshops

VSCS Libraries Orientation Workshop

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The VSCS Libraries are up, running, and ready to help you with your research, reading, and watching needs! Join us for a virtual orientation to using the new library website (libraries.vsc.edu), how and where you can visit an in-person library, and how to get help. Whether you're new to CCV or VTSU, or coming back for another year of teaching and learning, we'll help you get started with finding what you need. See you there!

Google Scholar as a Research Tool

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A brief overview webinar on how to use Google Scholar as a research tool for your academic work. The workshop covers setting up an account, utilizing a personal library to store your work, the use of limiters to narrow down your results, as well as setting up alerts for research topics and specific researchers.

Find it Free!

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Have you ever found an article you wanted to read, but it was hidden behind a paywall? The VSCS Libraries can help you find it, for free! This workshop will show you how to find and access articles in our library databases from publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other sources. We'll also show you how to submit a request for any articles we don't offer. Put away that wallet, and join us to find articles, free!

Science and Allied Health Workshop: MeSHing with Subject Headings

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Join the Science and Allied Health liaison librarians from the VSCS Libraries as they break down the best ways to search for articles. This week's topic: MeSH - It's not just netting! MeSH are Medical Subject Headings, and they're an important tool for health sciences research. We'll show you how to find MeSH headings, and how they can help you find the research you need.

Science and Allied Health Workshop: Evidence-Based Practice

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Join the Science and Allied Health liaison librarians from the VSCS Libraries as they break down the best ways to search for articles. This week, we'll discuss evidence-based practice and how to locate EBP articles, which provide the most up-to-date health sciences research, along with real-life experiences from clinicians on how best to treat patients.

Faculty Workshops

Library drop-in clinic: Check out the new library website!

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Come join the VSCS Libraries’ March Library Drop-In Clinic! This month, Michael Braun Hamilton (Web Services Librarian) will spend 10 minutes showcasing the new library website. Please stop by at 12pm to learn more about the new website or jump in at any time if you have questions about library resources or services. 

Library drop-in clinic: Credo InfoLit Videos & Tutorials

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This month's drop-in clinic will focus on the Credo InfoLit Video and Tutorial database. Join us at 12pm for a quick presentation and demo on how to integrate Credo in your Canvas Course. Afterwards, librarians will be available to answer questions.