Category Archives: Workshops

Library and Research Skills Refresher Course

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Have you returned to the academic environment after years or decades away? Are you a little intimidated by the changes and advances that have occurred in college libraries? Or are you a student simply in need of a brush-up on your library and research skills?

This course will help students review and/or catch up on the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the library, both the physical space and the library website; find and use the print, audiovisual, and electronic resources; and understand and use basic research skills. This course will also give students avenues to pursue for additional guidance and instruction.

This course is divided into two classes:

Class 1: The Research Process, Navigating Sterne Library’s Web Page, and Locating Books: In this class, students will learn how to:

  • choose and focus topics for research
  • locate general information about the Mervyn H. Sterne Library
  • locate materials in SCOTTY, Sterne Library’s online public access catalog

When: Thursday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Where: Meet in front of the Circulation Desk on the first floor of Sterne Library. After a short tour, we will continue the instruction in Room 174.

Class 2: Finding Articles, Weaving through the Web Wisely, and Getting Additional Help: In this class, students will learn how to

  • identify magazine, journal, and newspaper articles on a chosen topic by using indexes and databases
  • find, evaluate, and use Internet resources
  • locate information for help with research, citing, and the library

When: Thursday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Where: Room 163 in Sterne Library.  

Register: http://www.mhsl.uab.edu/refresher/

Questions? Contact Imelda Vetter <ivetter@uab.edu> Or call the Sterne Library Reference Department at 934-6364

Library and Research Skills Refresher Course for Returning Students

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Are you returning to the academic environment after years or decades away? Are you a little intimidated by the changes and advances that have occurred in college libraries?

This course will help returning students review and/or catch up on the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the library, both the physical space and the library website; find and use the print, audiovisual, and electronic resources; and understand and use basic research skills.  This course will also give students avenues to pursue for additional guidance and instruction.

This course is divided into two classes:

Class 1: The Research Process, Navigating Sterne Library’s Web Page, and Locating Books

In this class, students will learn how to:

  • choose and focus topics for research
  • locate general information about the Mervyn H. Sterne Library
  • locate materials in SCOTTY, Sterne Library’s online public access catalog

Class 2: Finding Articles, Weaving through the Web Wisely, and Getting Additional Help

In this class, students will learn how to

  • identify magazine, journal, and newspaper articles on a chosen topic by using indexes and databases
  • find, evaluate, and use Internet resources
  • locate information for help with research, citing, and the library

For the schedule of classes and to register, go to http://www.mhsl.uab.edu/refresher/.

EndNote Web Classes at Sterne Library

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Sterne Library is offering EndNote Web classes during the weeks of September 27 and October 4.  EndNote Web is a reference storage tool that is available for free to all UAB students, faculty, and staff.  There are three types of classes being offered:

  • Getting Started with EndNote Web is an introduction to EndNote Web.  It covers creating an account and the basic functions of collecting references from a library database, organizing and sharing references in a group, generating a bibliography in a citation style such as MLA or APA, and inserting a reference in a paper using Microsoft Word. 
  • Collecting References with EndNote Web is a more in-depth look at collecting references.  It covers importing references using a connection file, importing references using a database filter, importing and capturing references using a browser toolbar, and creating references manually.
  • Formatting References with EndNote Web is a more in-depth look at using the formatting features.  It covers formatting references using bibliographies and annotated bibliographies, temporary citations, and Cite While You Write for Microsoft Word. 

For more information, the schedule of classes, and the online registration form, click here.

For more information about and instructions for using EndNote Web, see the EndNote Web research guide.

EndNote Web Workshop

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UAB Sterne Library is offering an EndNote Web workshop for UAB students, faculty, and staff. EndNote Web is a citation manager designed to help users collect, organize, and format sources for citing in research papers.  It is available for free to all UAB students, faculty, and staff through a site license.

Place: Mervyn Sterne Library, Computer Classroom, 2nd floor, Room 242

Time:

  • Monday, April 5, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, April 6, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 8, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Content of Workshop:

  • Create an EndNote Web account
  • Collect references from library databases
  • Store, organize, and share references
  • Generate a bibliography in a citation style such as MLA or APA
  • Format and insert references into a paper using Microsoft Word

Seating is limited so advanced registration is required. To register to attend or for more information, please click here.

Questions: call Imelda Vetter, 934-6364, ivetter@uab.edu

Latino Children’s Literature Conference

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The Latino Children’s Literature Conference will take place at the University of Alabama April 23-24, 2010.  There will be performances and appearances by several award-winning Latino authors, including Carmen Tafolla, Farael Lopez, and Monica Brown.  Each day there will be a keynote address: Friday’s address is entitled “Connecting Cultures and Celebrating Cuentos” and will be delivered by Latino children’s literature expert Oralia Garza de Cortes; award-winning Latina author Monica Brown will deliver Saturday’s address.  Participants will attend breakout sessions related to literacy education for Latino children, Latino children’s and young adult literature, and library services to Latinos.  On Friday evening, Noche de Cuentos (Evening of Stories) will take place at Tuscaloosa Public Library.

At the conference, there will be poster presentations, books for sale, and book signings.  If you are interested in presenting at the conference, program proposals and poster proposals are due by February 26. 

The Sterne Library has books by some of the authors and illustrators presenting at the conference, as well as other Latino and Latina authors, including:

My name is Gabito: The life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, by Monica Brown; illustrated by Raul Colon

My name is Celia: the life of Celia Cruz, by Monica Brown; illustrated by Rafael Lopez

Yum! mmmm! que rico! America’s sproutings, by Pat Mora; illustrated by Rafael Lopez

Daughters of the fifth sun: A collection of Latina fiction and poetry, edited by Bryce Milligan, Mary Guerrero Milligan, and Angela de Hoyos

In other words: Literature by Latinas of the United States, edited by Roberta Fernandez

Wachale!: Poetry and prose about growing up Latino in America, edited by Ilan Stavans

In order to identify other Latino/Latina authored literature for children and young adults, the following bibliographies and research guides will be helpful:

Venture into cultures: A resource book of multicultural materials and programs, edited by Olga R. Kuharets

Children’s and young adult literature by Latino writers: A guide for librarians, teachers, parents, and students, by Sherry York

Kaleidoscope: A multicultural booklist for grades K-8, edited by Junko Yokota

International Latino book awards

Pura Belpre award winners

Birmingham International Center’s 2010 Professional Development Workshop

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Take notice of this announcement from the Birmingham International Center about a wonderful opportunity for teachers and pre-service teachers.  Attend this workshop and take home a curriculum guide full of lesson plans and ideas.

“Birmingham International Center is pleased to announce that Norman Houston of the Northern Ireland Bureau in Chicago has accepted the invitation to address K-12 educators at the Birmingham International Center’s 2010 Professional Development Workshop.  He will share the process of resolving the ‘troubles’ in Northern Ireland. 

This is only the beginning of a very stimulating and educational day.  During this workshop, educators will be treated to a range of exciting sessions in all subject areas.  Other workshops advertise that they are exciting or interactive, but how many of them allow you to clap, tap or dance your way through it?  The Birmingham International Center has planned an Irish culture workshop by a renowned fiddler that will keep you on your feet.  Jack or Jill of all subjects?  A historiography of the artistic expressions of the Black Irish is designed for you in mind.  Would you rather be on-line?  APTPLUS™ will demonstrate its latest interactive media that is free for parents and teachers.  Looking for something to do now that college football is over?  Well leave your shoulder pads at home.  You won’t need them for our non-contact Rugby session.  To round it out, we have included a Celtic knot presentation for mathematicians. 

Of course we have more in store for you; this is only a taste of the offerings at this year’s workshop.  We look forward to seeing you in February!”

Details:

  • Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
  • Place: Liberty Park Middle School, 17501 Liberty Pkwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
  • Cost: $35 (single registration); $25 (group rate, i.e. two or more per school); $15 (student)
  • How to register: register online at the Birmingham International Center website

Note: Each academic year the Birmingham International Center highlights a different country.  The website offers some educational materials from past professional development workshops.

Birmingham International Center Professional Development Workshop

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Birmingham International Center is honoring Spain and educating Alabamians on all aspects of the country through in-school education programs, teacher workshops, performances, and special events.

The Birmingham International Center , active in Alabama since 1950, seeks to promote mutual understanding between cultures.  Some of the highlights of this year’s education program include:

  • The Unique Techniques workshop – a workshop for visual arts teachers, artists, and anyone interested in art and international education.  This year’s event was held on October 25, in conjunction with the Alabama Art Education Association’s fall conference.
  • International Education Week – During the week of November 17-21, the BIC will be providing educational programming to various schools and community organizations in the Birmingham area. 
  • Professional Development Workshop – On February 28, 2009, BIC and Spain Park High School will host a workshop for teachers of all subjects and at all grade levels, providing information, tools, and resources (including lesson plans) for Spanish cultural enrichment in the classroom.
  • In-School Performances – From February through April, Spanish artists will be performing for students in schools.
  • Read about more programs on the BIC Website

As a member of the Education Committee for the Birmingham International Center, I would like to extend two invitations.

  1. The Education Committee is looking for program presenters for the Professional Development Workshop on February 28, 2009.  Presentation content areas include history, the arts, literature, economics, science, mathematics, writing, architecture, language, economics and politics. If interested, contact Louanne Clayton Jacobs, ljacobs@bsc.edu, for further information and a proposal form. Proposal forms are due by December 1.
  2. I would like to encourage the School of Education faculty and students to attend the workshop.   At the workshop, there will be over two dozen interactive, hands-on sessions.  Every attendee will receive a Discover Spain Resource Kit, which contains lesson plans keyed to state course of study standards, and a CD.  Attendees may sample Spanish cuisine at the “Taste of Spain” luncheon.  More information and the registration form are available at the BIC Website. Or call the BIC at 205-252-7652.

Feel free to contact Imelda Vetter, Reference Librarian for Education, with any questions about this information. Email – ivetter@uab.edu, phone – 934-6364