This summer we transformed our juvenile collection, adding a wide selection of new books representing diverse viewpoints and replacing well-loved copies of critical texts in children’s literature. Highlights from the collection include books about hard history, STEM, art, social justice, gender and sexuality, Black excellence, and more.

We recently unveiled our curated listening collection of vinyl LPs featuring a diverse group of artists including Metallica, Olivia Rodrigo, Luke Combs, Eminem, the cast of Hamilton, Hall & Oates and more. The listening collection is located in the southeast study lounge, boasting comfortable seating, a view of the outdoors, and a bluetooth compatible turntable which connects to both wired and wireless headphones.

Join Kelly for a four part workshop series that will pull back the curtain on library research. We hope to see you for one or all of the workshops listed! If you attend 3 or more LITS workshops over the course of the semester, you will get a prize. (Does anyone remember the treasure chest that the bank had? It’s like that but with research skills and library swag).

These workshops count for AMP Connections credit, but all are welcome!

Research 101

This workshop will introduce you to researching in college. We’ll learn about different source types and where to find them, navigate the website, and start practicing finding library resources. Please bring your curiosity (and you’re lunch, if you’d like) as we dive into library research!

Thursday, 9/15 from 11:55-12:50 @ the Library’s Innovation Space

Research 201

Whew, you’ve made it through Research 101, and you’re feeling more comfortable with using the library’s website and catalog. It’s time to level up your library skills! In this workshop, we’ll practice evaluating sources, creating research equations and identifying what type of information best serves our info needs. Bring your lunch and get ready to learn!

Thurs, 10/13 & 11/10 from 11:55-12:50 @ the Library’s Innovation Space

Become a Google Power User

Hey Google, what time does Culver’s close? Hey Google, when’s the Packer game? Hey Google, how do you work? We turn to Google on the daily to answer questions of varying importance in our life. Google is an incredibly powerful research tool, during this workshop we’ll learn techniques to make Google do the work for us. Feel free to bring your lunch to this workshop!

Thurs, 10/27 from 11:55-12:50 @ Library’s Innovation Space

Citation Clarification

Thought Chicago was just a city? Not sure why the American Psychological Association has an opinion about citation format? Unclear about MLA? You’re not alone! Join us to clear up some of your citation confusion. During this drop-in session, you’ll learn techniques for generating, double-checking, and keeping track of citations. Wondering about something in particular? Let’s talk about it during the workshop! As always, feel free to bring your lunch!

Thurs, 12/1 from 11:55-12:50 @ Library’s Innovation Space

LEADS and LITS are teaming up this semester to provide a series of Skillshops designed to help students transition to their first year of college. These short workshops will introduce students to people around campus and valuable skills like study strategies, reading for college and financial literacy skills.

Level Up Your Note Taking Skills

Join librarian Haley to learn note taking strategies that will help you make the most out of class and study time. During this session you’ll learn different ways to organize and take notes and practice skills for motivation (which may include gummy bears!).

*Gummy bears are absolutely included!

Thurs, 9/22 from 11:55-12:50 @ Library’s Innovation Space

Learn Sustainable Study Skills

Streamline your study time with the techniques you learn at this workshop. During the workshop, you will learn and practice 3 effective study strategies: interleaving, retrieval, and spaced practice. Upping your study game early will help you thrive in your classes this semester!

Mon, 9/26 from 5:00-5:30pm @ Library’s Innovation Space

Reading for College

Are you overwhelmed by the volume of reading you have to do? Join Haley as she shares the knowledge of an English major …aka how to make the most out of your class readings.

Thurs, 10/6 from 11:55-12:50 @ Library’s Innovation Space