BUas Library offers instructions, workshops and e-learning courses in the field of information skills for both staff and students. Below you will find an overview of available instructions, workshops, and webinars. For more information, please contact the Library.
Library Introduction
Content
During this Library instruction, you will tour the Library, learn which resources you have access to via BUas Library and how you can search for relevant information for your own study programme.
Target groups
First-Year Students & Exchange Students
Language
English
Upcoming Workshops
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New dates will follow soon
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12/12 |
Search Smarter
with Google and Google Scholar
Content
Become a 'Google Pro' and join our workshop! With a subject of your choice, we will explore Google and Google Scholar and give you useful tips & tricks, enabling you to quickly find relevant information via these search engines.
Target Groups
Staff & Students
Language
English
Upcoming Workshops
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June 15, 2020; 12.00-13.00 hrs; Webinar |
11/15
15/15 |
Basic Information Skills
Content
During this workshop, we will show you the basics of searching for relevant resources, give you tips on how to assess information, and show you how to easily and correctly refer to the sources you have found.
Target Groups
First-Year Students; Second-Year Students
Language
English
Upcoming Workshops
| Date & Location | Register | Places available |
June 11, 2020; 12.00-13.30 hrs; Webinar
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15/15 |
Managing Your References with EndNote
Content
Citing sources in a correct way is an important research skill, but managing al your references can be a tedious job. This workshop explains how you can use the referencing software Endnote to help you manage all your references. It also focuses on how Endnote can help you make correct citations in your publications. Of course, time to practice with Endnote will be included.
Target Groups
Staff & Students
Language
English
Upcoming Workshops
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July 8, 2020; 15.00-16.00 hrs; Webinar September 15, 2020; 15.00-16.00 hrs; Webinar |
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5/5 5/5 |
Advanced Information Skills
Content
Do you need to find academic resources for research purposes? During this workshop, you will learn which resources to use to find the information you need and how to apply advanced search techniques.
Target Groups
Third-Year Students, Fourth-Year Students, Master Students, Researchers
Language
English
Upcoming Workshops
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June 16, 2020; 12.00-13.30 hrs; Webinar July 7, 2020; 12.00-13.30 hrs; Webinar September 15, 2020; 12.00-13.30 hrs; Webinar |
11/15 15/15 15/15 |
Information Skills for Faculty
Content
During this workshop, we will show you how to improve your own information skills and those of you students. We will explain which information sources are available at BUas and how to use these correctly. Of course, time to practice in using these sources and/or discussing with Library staff which sources are best for your particular assignments will be included in this workshop.
Target groups
Staff
Language
English
Upcoming Workshops
| Date & Location | Register |
Places available |
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June 23, 2020; 15.00-16.30 hrs; Webinar July 8, 2020; 15.00-16.30 hrs; Webinar September 16, 2020; 15.00-16.30 hrs; Webinar |
15/15 15/15 15/15 |
Toolbox Information Literacy (e-learning)
The Library has developed a ‘Toolbox Information Literacy’, which offers a variety of tools to teach students information literacy skills.
The toolbox is based on a 6-step model. Each step of the information literary process is described and contains tools, such as knowledge clips and quizzes. All tools focus on developing information skills, including:
formulating search questions
collecting the right search terms
selecting relevant resources
search methods
assessing/evaluating information
using & presenting information correctly (APA etc.)
You can find the Toolbox via this link: https://buas.libguides.com/toolboxENG
