Libraries sponsor workshops for students, faculty, public

Marshall University Libraries' Office of User Education is sponsoring a series of library workshops.

User Education/Reference librarian Jennifer Sias said, "Our target audience for the workshops are faculty members, students and members of the tri-state community that need to focus on a particular topic."

The workshops are not intended for job placement, but as an enhancement of skills. Sias, along with other instructors, will be conducting the workshops. Graduate assistants will give the tours of the James E. Morrow Library.

"Seating is limited so please make a reservation," Sias said.

The library workshops will last September through December. No sessions will be offered during the holiday break. The schedule is as follows: n Drinko Library Tours (30-40 min.) ­ noon, first Friday of every month. n Morrow Library Tours (50-60 min.) ­ noon, second Friday of every month. n MILES: (30 min.) Searching the online catalog to find book and periodical locations within Marshall University Libraries ­ noon, third Friday. n Periodical Articles Online (40-60min.): Using electronic library databases to find periodical articles ­ noon, fourth Friday. n Getting started with Microsoft PowerPoint (60 min.): A one-time class for beginners who just want to get started with PowerPoint ­ noon, third Friday. n Saving Money By Scanning (30 min.): Using book scanners and the digital sender to scan, save, and e-mail images and documents ­ noon, third Thursday. n Introduction to Internet Searching (60 min.): Learn the basics of searching the Internet ­ 2 p.m., fourth Monday. n E-Reserves (45 min.): Faculty can learn how to put reserve materials online for their students ­ 2 P.M., fourth Tuesday. n Information Delivery Services (45 min.): Find out how to take full advantage of interlibrary loan and document delivery services ­ 11 a.m., fourth Tuesday.