Graduate Library Workshops for International Students
There will be two different introductory workshops for graduate international students regarding York's libraries and research at York. Registration is required for these sessions (There is a maximum of 30 positions for each workshop). Descriptions and schedules follow.
Introduction to York University Libraries (1.5 hours)
Would you like to learn about the wealth of materials and services that are available to you in the York University Libraries? If so, attend this workshop! In this workshop you will: 1) be taken on a tour of Scott Library which is the humanities and social sciences library; 2) be given an overview of the library services that are available to you; and 3) taught how to use the library catalogue and a periodical index. The workshop is interactive and questions are welcome at any time.
Fall Term
Tuesday, 20 September 2005
9:30 am -11:00 am
Location: Room 531 Scott LibraryWinter Term
Tuesday, 17 January 2006
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Room 531 Scott Library
Graduate Research at York University (2 hours)
Expectations for research and academic work in North American universities can sometimes be confusing. In this workshop we will: 1) discuss what, generally, is valued in graduate research work and how that might differ across cultures; 2) examine how the scholarly research process in North America and UK works; 3) learn how to locate and use graduate-level research tools; and 4) consider how to negotiate workable topics for essays. Students are encouraged to share ideas and experiences in this workshop. Students are also expected to come prepared with a topic to use for hands-on work. This workshop is meant primarily for those graduate students enrolled in Humanities or Social Sciences programmes.
Fall Term
Tuesday, 11 October 2005
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Room 531 Scott LibraryWinter Term
Tuesday, 7 February 2006
9:30 am -11:30 am
Location: Room 531 Scott Library
