Space is limited for all sessions. Please register in advance. Feel free to bring your lunch. Laptops encouraged! Contact library_research@hks.harvard.edu with questions, comments, and suggestions.
Starting from Scratch: Developing Search Strategies
This workshop will focus on formulating effective search strategies: how to construct search terms, how to use subject headings, Boolean searching, and truncation. We will discuss how and why to keep a research log, tips and tricks for brainstorming search terms, and how to effectively use different types of information resources — books, articles, databases, government documents, think tank reports, etc. Bring a specific research topic to work through or work with one of our sample topics. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops.
- Monday, Aug. 17 — 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
- Wed., Aug. 19 — 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
- Monday, Aug. 24 — 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (HKS Library)
- Wed., Sept. 2 — 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
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Find It at Harvard: HOLLIS, the Harvard Library Portal, eResources, and More
Harvard provides access to an incredible array of information resources, but it can be difficult to know where to start or which system searches what. Join us to learn about the various types of systems and sources you have access to as a member of the Harvard community. Bring your laptop.
- Wed., Aug. 19 –3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
- Tuesday, Aug. 25 — 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (HKS Library)
- Friday, Aug. 28 –12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
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Walking Tour Library Series
Join us for a walk to and tour of various other Harvard University Libraries.
- Monday, Aug. 17 — 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. (Widener Library & Lamont Library (Note: Limited to 15 participants. We will meet outside of Yenching Auditorium, after the MCPP orientation session.)
- Friday, Sept. 4 — 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Baker Library (Harvard Business School) (Note: Limited to 15 participants. We will meet at the HKS Library and walk to the Baker Library.)
- Friday, Sept. 11 — 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Baker Library (Harvard Business School) (Note: Limited to 15 participants. We will meet at the HKS Library and walk to the Baker Library.)
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Introduction to Web2.0
Curious to know more about Web2.0? We’ll give a brief overview of web2.0, some of our favorite web2.0 tools, and implications for finding information. We’ll also briefly discuss gov2.0.
- Wed., Aug. 19 — 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
- Wed., Aug. 26 — 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
- Thurs., Aug. 3 — 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (HKs Library)
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Web2.0 Collaboration Tools
Collaboration tools allow users to do much more than simply share documents. Learn more about these tools and how to use them. We’ll provide an overview of Google Apps, Dropbox, EtherPad, and Evernote.
- Friday, Sept. 4 — 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
- Tuesday, Sept. 12 — 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Computer Lab)
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Managing the Information Overload in Your Field: Keeping up with Start Pages, RSS, Blogs and Podcasts
Learn how to stay informed in your field without being overloaded. Join us to learn how to set up and manage personalized start pages such as Netvibes, PageFlakes, and Google; find and use blogs and podcasts; and take advantage of RSS technology. Bring your laptop.
- Thurs., Sept. 3 – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
- Friday, Sept. 4 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (HKS Library)
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LexisNexis 101
This session is designed for those new to LexisNexis. Learn what kinds of sources are available through LexisNexis, get familiar with the search interface, and start searching. We’ll provide an overview of the various types of information that can be found in LexisNexis – news, legal, statistics, and business-oriented research. Bring search topics. Meet in the computer lab.
- Tues., Sept. 15 — 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Computer Lab)
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LexisNexis Advanced
Assumes some experience and knowledge searching LexisNexis. Learn more advanced search techniques, tricks, and tips to make your searches more targeted. Bring search topics. Meet in the computer lab.
- Friday, Sept. 18 — 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Computer Lab)
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RefWorks
Get started with RefWorks, an online tool that takes much of the hassle out of gathering references for your research. Learn how to import citations directly from any article database, create a bibliography in one click in any style (Chicago, Turabian, APA, MLA, etc.), and add citations or footnotes to your papers as you write. You must sign up in advance for this session. Email Lamont Librarians Chris Lenney (lenney@fas.harvard.edu), Steve Kuehler (kuehler@fas.harvard.edu), or stop by the Research Services Desk at the Lamont Library, Level B.
- Tuesday, Sept. 1 — 3:00 – 3:50 p.m. (Lamont Library)
- Thursday, Sept. 10 – 4:00 – 4:50 p.m. (Lamont Library)
These RefWorks sessions will take place in Room 310, 3rd floor of Lamont Library. Space is limited.
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Upcoming Sessions
- Using Twitter for Real-Time News
- Gov2.0
- Searching .gov
- Open Access
- Publishing Your First Article
- Creating and Maintaining a Professional Identity: Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Profiles and More
- Intro to Medical and Public Health Research
- Intro to Legal Research
- Intro to Business Research
- Digital Natives & Digital Immigrants
- Information Literacy in a Global Context
