Savvy Scholar workshops cover essential topics such as effective research strategies, information literacy, and academic writing. These skills are vital for academic and professional excellence.
WSU undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff are all invited to attend.
See the pages listed in the left column for more information about each topic, including any handouts and digital presentations that might be used in the workshop.
If you are Deaf/HoH, and would like to participate in this workshop, please note this in your registration form and register at least 7 days before the workshop takes place so we can arrange for an interpreter to be present in the meeting for you.
Tour Ablah Library to see the new Digital Scholars Commons, 24-Hour Study Room, V-R Zone, Light Board Studio, Focus Rooms and other study rooms, and other services and spaces. Meet by the Circulation Desk for the tour at 12:00PM.
An orientation will take place in 217 Ablah at 12:30PM. Learn how to navigate the library homepage to find online articles and other research sources, streaming movies and music, and interlibrary loan. Identify the best librarian to help with your research.
This event is co-listed on the Welcomefest calendar. Those who register will receive an email reminder two days before the event. There are lots of services, collections and spaces at University Libraries that will help you be the best student you can be!
Tour Ablah Library to see the new Digital Scholars Commons, 24-Hour Study Room, V-R Zone, Light Board Studio, Focus Rooms and other study rooms, and other services and spaces. Meet by the Circulation Desk for the tour at 3:00PM.
An orientation will take place in 217 Ablah at 3:30PM. Learn how to navigate the library homepage to find online articles and other research sources, streaming movies and music, and interlibrary loan. Identify the best librarian to help with your research.
This event is co-listed on the Welcomefest calendar. Those who register will receive an email reminder two days before the event. There are lots of services, collections and spaces at University Libraries that will help you be the best student you can be!
AI tools such as ChatGPT can be used to enhance research in many fields. With it you can improve your writing and do other tasks such as generating research questions to initiate a research project. This workshop will introduce you to practical AI tools that can help you with research. Featuring guest speaker Carolyn Speer, Director of the Office of Instructional Resources.
This session will explore the purposes, process, and benefits of creating robust annotated bibliographies for improving the quality and efficiency of your research projects and assignments.
Heard of systematic reviews, but not completely sure what they are, or how they differ from regular literature reviews? Join this session to learn what systematic reviews are and aren’t, what makes them systematic, how you can read and interpret them, and how you can write them. Learn why they are by many measures the fastest growing form of published scholarly research.
Learn how to create impactful and visually effective posters for conferences, competitions, and other presentations. If you're competing in URCAF or GRASP, this workshop is for you!
ArcGIS StoryMaps is a powerful software that enables one to make attractive multimedia stories involving text, maps, photographs, and videos. It is also a great way to start using ArcGIS software. This workshop will introduce ArcGIS StoryMaps and provide practical tips for making your own engaging StoryMap.
Learn to use EndNote to upload citation data from library databases, create new citations in various citation styles, organize citations, and insert citations into a MS Word document.
Come talk to a librarian in person at the Reference Desk on the first floor of Ablah Library.
What are some reasons to contact a librarian?
To find the best resources for your topic
To discuss strategies and develop skills for searching article databases and the library catalog
To identify and locate primary source materials
If a librarian is not available, you may also seek assistance from other library staff during library hours who will refer you to the appropriate librarian or department as necessary.
See the full schedule of library hours including Reference Desk, presession, intersession, and holiday hours for the main library (Ablah) and for the Chemistry and Music branch libraries. Ablah Library hours are also available on an automated phone line: 316-978-3581.
Chat with us or request a Zoom session via the adjacent chat box. Our chat service is staffed during Reference Desk hours.
If chat is not available, send us a question via e-mail.
Reference Desk (Ablah Library) 316-978-3584
Circulation Desk (Ablah Library) 316-978-3582
Music Library 316-978-3029
Interlibrary Loan 316-978-3167
Subject Librarians are available to help students, faculty, and staff with their research and library instruction needs. Use the left-hand navigation tabs to find the librarian assigned to a particular subject or college. Contact your subject librarian for assistance or to schedule an appointment for a research consultation.
