Join fellow writers at the Hayward Campus Library for a write-in.
Get inspired in a collaborative environment where everyone is excited about trying to write a novel in a month!
When: Saturday afternoons in November
Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: Library Biella Room
Join us at the Hayward Campus Library for games and light snacks as we celebrate the end of the week with games and crafts!
When: Friday afternoons
Friday, November 2, 2018 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, November 9, 2018 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, November 16, 2018 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, December 7, 2018 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Library Biella Room
More about gaming: Gaming In Your Library by Andrew Carlos
Please join us for an Open Access Week event at the Hayward Campus Library.
When: Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Where: LI 3079
Refreshments will be provided.
Dr. Vanessa Yingling
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
Dr. Jenny O
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
RSVP: https://orgsync.com/133333/events/2538555/occurrences/6114309
This workshop will address how to critically evaluate sources of information.
How do you know if what you've found is "good" information? Are your sources trustworthy? Do the sources you've found help to answer your research question?
Attend this workshop to explore tips and tricks for figuring it all out!
Hands-on research help and snacks will be provided!
When: Tuesday, October 30 from 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Where: LI 3079
If you cannot attend in person, you can join us via Zoom web conference from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
To participate online or in person, please RSVP and complete the Pre-Workshop Survey.
RSVP: https://orgsync.com/133333/events/2416142/occurrences/5768949
Please join us for an Open Access Week event at the Hayward Campus Library.
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: LI 3079
Refreshments will be provided.
Have you ever clicked on an article, seen a request for payment, and just closed the whole thing?
This documentary "focuses on the need for open access to research and science, questions the rationale behind the $25.2 billion a year that flows into for-profit academic publishers, examines the 35-40% profit margin associated with the top academic publisher Elsevier and looks at how that profit margin is often greater than some of the most profitable tech companies like Apple, Facebook and Google."
RSVP: https://orgsync.com/133333/events/2538569/occurrences/6114324
Trying to write a research paper? Need to find scholarly sources on your topic? Join us for a one hour workshop on advanced library research!
Librarians will walk you through developing a strategy for completing your literature review, finding scholarly content (by citation and keyword searching), and leveraging the advanced search features in article databases.
Hands-on research help and snacks will be provided!
When: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Where: Library Biella Room
If you cannot attend in person, you can join us via Zoom web conference from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
To participate online or in person, please RSVP and complete the Pre-Workshop Survey.
RSVP: https://orgsync.com/133333/events/2416141/occurrences/5768948
Need a laptop for a month?
The Library Learning Commons has a limited supply of Lenovo laptop computers available to check out for 30 days. The laptops can be checked out by any registered student on a first-come, first-served basis as long as supplies last. Laptops checked out for 30 days may be renewed up to three times in one semester. For more information, please contact the Library Learning Commons at stsc@csueastbay.edu or 510-885-4152, or see Loaner Laptop Program.
Trying to write a research paper? Need to find scholarly sources on your topic but you're not sure where to start? Join us for a one hour workshop on basic literature searching and library research! Librarians will help walk you through developing a strategy for completing your research project, finding scholarly content (including articles and books), and citing your sources.
This workshop is open to all, but will be particularly helpful for transfer students.
Hands-on research help and snacks will be provided!
When: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Where: Library Biella Room and online via Zoom
If you cannot attend in person, you can join us via Zoom web conference from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
To participate online or in person, please RSVP and complete the Pre-Workshop Survey.
RSVP: https://orgsync.com/133333/events/2416140/occurrences/5768947
Are you working on research papers? Stop by the Library for drop-in research help!
Librarians will be available to address your quick or complicated research concerns, help you find articles and books, and help you troubleshoot your research process.
Snacks will be provided.
When: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 12:15 – 1:15pm
Where: Library Biella Room
Please RSVP: https://orgsync.com/133333/events/2416139/occurrences/5768946
Doing Research Outside the Academy
Sometimes when you're doing research on a topic, you need to look beyond the article databases for information such as statistics, external studies, and experiential data. This workshop will cover finding sources from NGOs, think tanks, non-profits, and more.
Hands-on research help and snacks will be provided!
When: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Where: LI 3079
If you cannot attend in person, you can join us via Zoom web conference from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
To participate online or in person, please RSVP and complete the Pre-Workshop Survey.
RSVP: https://orgsync.com/133333/events/2416143/occurrences/5768955