Information Literacy Workshop

Mark your calendars. All students are required to attend the Information Literacy Workshop offered by the JP Catholic Library.

This interactive, hands-on workshop covers:

• Accessing library resources (virtual and physical) from both on and off campus
  
• Evaluating websites 
  
• Understanding differences between popular, scholarly, and trade publications
  
• Focusing research topics
  
• Planning efficient search strategies
  
• Finding and evaluating authoritative, credible sources and relevant information
  

Space is limited in each session, and advance registration is required. Email mbagay@jpcatholic.com to register for one of the following sessions:

• Monday, February 2 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Tuesday, February 3 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Friday, February 6 - 1 PM to 2 PM
• Friday, February 6 - 2 PM to 3 PM

Prerequisites: All students who attend this workshop must get a San Diego Public Library (SDPL) card BEFORE coming to the workshop. No library card, no workshop. Getting your library card is quick, easy, and free. To get your library card: download and fill out the application form, bring it to any SDPL branch, go up to the circulation desk (you know, that counter where they check out the books...), give them your form, and show your picture ID.  That's it!  You can also get a hard copy of the form at any SDPL branch library and fill it out there.

Make sure to bring your library card AND laptop with wireless access to the workshop.

Why should you come to this workshop?

• It's a requirement for graduation.  Want to graduate?  Come to the workshop.
• You'll learn how to access library resources and services on campus, and from the comfort of your own apartment at 2 AM in the morning.
• The skills you'll learn will save you TONS of time, energy, and frustration on your next research paper.
• Chances are that even after you graduate, you'll still be using search engines and looking for information (...to buy your house, start your business, find a graduate school, plan your vacation, or decide what new restaurant you want to try for dinner...).  After this workshop, you'll become more familiar with the resources available through local public libraries, and you'll also learn a few tips on searching Google more efficiently too.

Hmm... this workshop sounds great!  How do I sign up?

Email mbagay@jpcatholic.com to sign up for one of the sessions listed above.