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EndNote - Bibliographies made easy!

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

EndNote workshops will be held in the Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library:

Monday 8 September, 10am -12noon – Part 1
Monday 15 September, 10am – 12noon – Part 2

  • Set up an EndNote library and import references from databases such as the Web of Science, EI Compendex, Inspec, GeoRef, MathSciNet, SciFinderScholar, or the datbases you use.
  • Use EndNote with MS Word to write papers and create bibliographies in the bibliographic style you use.

Bookings can be made online, please let us know if any queries.

RefWorks Training - an easy way to create and manage references

Monday, July 21st, 2008

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The Library will be running a RefWorks training session on Wednesday 6 August, 12-1.30pm.

Bookings can be made online.

The session covers:

  • Setting up a new reference library
  • Inputting references manually
  • Importing references electronically from databases
  • Creating a list of references and using with Word to insert citations and create a bibliography

Kick start your research at the Library

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Come to a library workshop and find out how to use:

• Endnote to create a personal database of references and to write bibliographies
• Databases in your subject area
• Citation indexes to locate the latest research material

If you think you need assistance with any of the above the Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences & Engineering Library is running the following RAPID (Researchers and Postgraduate Information Discovery) courses which will cover all of these areas and more.

Book online into any of the following RAPID modules:

Module 1: To be completed online via Blackboard
Module 2: April 21, 2-3.30pm
Module 3: April 24, 2-3.30pm
Module 4: April 28, 2-3.30pm
Module 5: May 1, 2-3.30pm

Details of the course content for each module is located on the Library website.

The sessions will be held in the Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library, Training Room. This course is highly recommended for all researchers especially new postgraduates.

For any queries please contact Leith Woodall or phone: 3346 3502

RAPID - Researchers & Postgraduates Information Discovery

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

PSE Library is running RAPID training

• Module I - you must complete online
• Module 2 – Monday, 21 April 2:00pm to 3:30pm PSE eZone
• Module 3 – Thursday, 24 April 2:00pm to 3:30pm PSE eZone
• Module 4 – Monday, 28 April 2:00am to 3:30pm PSE eZone
• Module 5 – Thursday, 1 May 2:00pm to 3:30pm PSE eZone

Book your training online.

ITEE RAPID

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

ITEE RAPID (Researchers and Postgraduates Information Discovery) course

1. Introduction to information searching (18 March, 10am-12noon)
2. Citation indexes and specialised information sources (19 March, 10am-12noon)
3. Using Endnote software to manage your references (20 March, 10am-12noon)
Sessions will be held in the Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library,Training Room.

Book by contacting: Loretta Atkinson - or phone: 3346 3504

Research Skills Training

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Researching your assignment or thesis? You are welcome to attend any of the following PSE Library training sessions.

Getting started - finding your way around the Library

  • Wednesday 27th February 1:00pm to 2:00pm PSE eZone
  • Friday 29th February 12:00pm to 1:00pm PSE eZone

EndNote XI - Referencing software

  • Session I - Monday 11th February 10:00am to 12:00pm PSE eZone
  • Session II - Thursday 14th February 10:00am to 12:00pm PSE eZone

RAPID - Researchers & postgraduates information discovery

  • Module I - you must complete online
  • Module II - Tuesday 19th February 9:30am to 11:00am PSE eZone
  • Module III - Thursday 21st February 9:30am to 11:00am PSE eZone
  • Module IV - Tuesday 26th February 9:30am to 11:00am PSE eZone
  • Module V - Thursday 28th February 9:30am to 11:00am PSE eZone

Information about RAPID is here.
Book your training here.

Scopus Sessions

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

is now available in the Library

The following sessions will be run in the eZone in the PSE Library.

Tues 18 Sept 2pm-2.30pm
Thurs 20 Sept 2pm-2.30pm

No need to book - just show up!

EndNote (2 Express Sessions)

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

1. Tuesday 18 September, 10am -11am (Find out how to set up an EndNote library and how to import records from databases)
2. Thursday 20 September, 10am – 11am (Using EndNote with Word)

Sessions will be held in the Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library, Training Room. Book online at: http://www.library.uq.edu.au/faqs/endnote/training_dhpse.html

Patents, Standards, Theses and Maps Workshop

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

A one hour workshop will be held on Patents, Standards, Theses and Maps

Thursday 18 October 2-3pm
Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library, Training Room
Book by contacting: Fei Yu (f.yu@library.uq.edu.au) - or phone: 3346 3502

Like to know more about searching the Web of Science?

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

A short RAPID (Researchers and Postgraduates Information Discovery) course will be run on the Web of Science: Searching, Analyzing and Setting up Email Alerts on Tuesday 11 September, 10am -10.45am.

The session will be held in the Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library, Training Room.

Book by contacting: Fei Yu - or phone: 3346 3502