The library is happy to welcome Cal State East Bay students, faculty, and staff into our beautiful new building. Please come and visit us. You can get all of the library services that you are used to (books, laptops, research assistance). There are twice as many study seats as in the old library and 32 new and improved group study rooms that you can reserve. There is a meditation room, a family study, and more.
Don't hesitate to come over and find your new favorite study spot, meet with a friendly librarian, check out a textbook or laptop. The library is here to support your success. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you at libadmin@csueastbay.edu
Getting Started with Research
Interested in research? Not sure where to start? Come learn about how to find sources and services available via the library for your research assignments or projects!
Thursday, September 8, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 176 Innovation Hub
Facilitator: Kate Pham
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Finding Sources to Support Your Argumentative Speech
This workshop will be an overview of finding sources of information to support your argumentative speech. We'll go over how to translate your topic into good search terms, where to look for scholarly sources of information on your topic, and how to decide if a source you find is one you want to use.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room / Zoom
Facilitator: Gr Keer
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Coffee/Tea with your Librarians
Did you know there are librarians for every major and discipline on campus? Come meet and chat with your librarians! Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
12:00pm – 1:00pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room
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Copyright for Content Creators
Are you a content creator? Want to know what your rights are as a creator? Want to know how to use photos and music you find on the Internet ethically and legally? This workshop is for you!
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room / Zoom
Facilitator: Gr Keer
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Need help quoting, citing, finding articles, or writing your paper? Drop in!
Need help quoting, citing, finding articles, or writing your paper? Drop in for one-on-one consultation with a librarian and/or a writing tutor! This workshop will be held in person.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room
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Zotero: Managing and Citing Your Sources with Ease
Finding so many information sources but wondering how manage them or cite them? Come to this workshop to learn about a free tool called Zotero, which can make this part of your life so much easier!
Thursday, October 6, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room / Zoom
Facilitator: Jeffra Bussmann
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Basic Academic Research
Learn how to identify useful keywords and apply them with effective searching techniques to find books and articles on your research topic.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room / Zoom
Facilitator: Lee Adams
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Restorative Arts
This space is for curating creative works/art that centers restorative community practices. We will have materials for hands-on vision boarding.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room
Facilitator: Brittany Butler
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Data Visualization, Geographic Analysis, and Infographic Tools
In this workshop, students will learn how to use primary datasets and turn them into graphic visuals.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Zoom
Facilitator: Brittany Butler
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7 Tips for Finding Science Research Articles (Scopus)
Looking for science research articles for a paper or project? Come to learn about 7 tips to improve your searches and save you time!
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room / Zoom
Facilitator: Jeffra Bussmann
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National Gaming Day (Play Tabletop Games with Us!)
Celebrating National Gaming Day at Cal State East Bay Libraries! We have many tabletop games and would love to play with you.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
1:00pm – 5:00pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room
Facilitator: Jeffra Bussmann
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Ham Radio Meetup
Are you a HAM radio operator? Are you interested in learning more about amateur radio? Join us for an informal discussion about the hobby!
Monday, November 7, 2022
12:00pm – 1:00pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room
Facilitator: Gr Keer
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Finding Information on Human Development Topics
An overview of finding peer-reviewed, scholarly articles on Human Development topics.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room / Zoom
Facilitator: Gr Keer
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MLA in 30 Minutes or Less!
How to cite your sources in MLA format.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 338 California Quail Room / Zoom
Facilitator: Gr Keer
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour of University Archives and Special Collections
Curious about the University Archives? Ever wonder what makes Special Collections special? Then this tour is for you! Go behind-the-scenes with Archivist Diana to see our brand new Archival Storage area and see rare books, historic campus documents, and more. Learn about how we are preserving and making accessible the history of our campus. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
CORE 153 Grey Fox Reading Room
Facilitator: Diana Wakimoto
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Need help quoting, citing, finding articles, or writing your paper? Drop in!
Need help quoting, citing, finding articles, or writing your paper? Drop in for one-on-one consultation with a librarian and/or a writing tutor! This workshop will be held on Zoom. Register to get the URL.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Zoom
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Let's Talk about Graphic Novels!
Do you love graphic novels as much as I do? Let's talk about them! This hangout is for people who love reading graphic novels and/or are interested in getting some graphic novel recommendations. At this hangout, we will each talk about a graphic novel or two that we've loved and why. If you're not familiar with the genre, but are curious, please come! You will surely leave with recommendations!
Thursday, November 17, 2022
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Zoom
Facilitator: Lee Adams
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Need help quoting, citing, finding articles, or writing your paper? Drop in!
Need help quoting, citing, finding articles, or writing your paper? Drop in for one-on-one consultation with a librarian and/or a writing tutor!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Location TBD
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