Library Instruction

Advanced EndNote Workshop on Oct. 23

Managing Your Research Using Endnote: Advanced Endnote For those who are using EndNote already, but have specific questions, or want to learn how to take advantage of ALL the advanced features and customization options. EndNote Advanced offers:· Customize filters and output styles· Attaching PDF documents, objects and images· Footnotes and

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Finding Journal Articles Workshop on Oct. 21

Where are the Journal Articles? You’ve been asked to write a research paper using at least three journal articles from peer-reviewed journals. What does that mean and how do you find them? This workshop will go over:· What peer-reviewed means· Where to find the articles· How to find out if

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UCSC Genome Browser Workshop Oct. 16

UCSC Genome BrowserThe UCSC Genome Browser searches a large collection of genomes. This workshop will demonstrate how to:· Find expression and homology on groups of genes· Upload and display genome data sets· Map your sequence to the genomeThursday, Oct. 16 @ 2:30 PMRegister @ http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/. All workshops take place in

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Turn Your Learn On: YouTube, iTunes and Other Web Multimedia for Researchers

Register for this library workshop – Melville Library, Class A – October 2, 7:00PM & October 15, 1:00PM Sure YouTube is a lot of fun, but have you ever used it for a class presentation or research project? For news (http://nytimes.com/pages/multimedia/), the arts (http://www.artmuseum.net/w2vr/contents.html), sciences (http://www.sciencemag.org/multimedia/) and everything in between

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Election 2008 Workshop Oct. 6 @ 12 PM

Using Library Databases to Track the ProcessAre you an informed citizen/voter? Do you want to check the accuracy of candidates’ statements? This workshop will focus on using the library’s subscription databases, not available to the general public, to find helpful information for selecting the next leaders of our country. In

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Library Tour Oct. 3 @ 12 PM

Main Library Tour Take a tour of the Melville Library’s main public service areas. Learn about our collections and services and get some freebies while you’re here. Meet us @ the Central Reading Room, Melville Library. All tours run about 30 minutes. Check website for more details. Friday, Oct. 3

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GPS Workshop on Sept. 25

Hands-on Introduction to GPS Using a Trimble GPS Pathfinder XB ReceiverIn this workshop, learn how to:• Collect field data for point and line features• Convert Global Positioning System (GPS) data, and display it in ArcPAD, a mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program• Transfer GPS data to a desktop GIS• Become

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GeoPDF Workshop on Sept. 22

Sharing Spatially with GeoPDFs Using data and aerial imagery of a Stony Brook University campus (e.g., Stony Brook, Southampton or Manhattan) learn how to:• Manipulate layers, attach files, add comments, apply stamps• Search and display object attributes, and zoom to coordinates• Measure distances and change geographic projections• Hyperlink GeoPDF objects

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STARS (Library Catalog) with Google Books Workshop

STARS: Finding Books, DVDs, Music and More @ SBU Libraries STARS is Stony Brook University Libraries’ online catalog of more than 2 million titles, including books, journals, DVDs, music CDs, scores, etc. The catalog now includes links to Google Books. In this workshop, learn how to:• Find books • Find

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Google Earth Workshop Sept. 17 @ 1 PM

In this workshop, learn how to: Use the Google Earth user interface and the standard layers Locate and use third-party geographic data in Google Earth Create your own map features in the form of points, paths, polygons, and overlays Add information to your map features such as text, hyperlinks, and

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