Retreat date, September 5 - 6th. Please plan to take advantage of this great opportunity!
The MSU Libraries wants to help you set yourself up for success. We are offering a retreat specifically designed for graduate students who are in the beginning process of writing their thesis or dissertation. Attendees will learn how to successfully utilize the library's resources. Presentations include using the new library databases, copyright, data management and life cycle, citation management, and the thesis/dissertation submission process. This event will be held over two mornings, September 5-6, from 8:00 AM - 12:00PM in the Templeton Music Museum Conference Room on the 4th floor for Mitchell Memorial Library. Registration is for both days of the event. Morning refreshments will be provided for all pre-registered attendees. Space is limited to 35 students.
CHECK IN LOCATION
Templeton Museum Conference Room
Mitchell Memorial Library, 4th floor
SESSIONS LOCATION
Templeton Museum
Mitchell Memorial Library, 4th floor
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 5
8 - 8:30 AM - Check in/refreshments
8:30 - 9:15 AM - Navigating the dissertation journey: best practices and strategies for success
9:15 - 9:25 AM - Break
9:25 - 10:10 AM - Basics of research data management
10:10 - 10:20 AM - Break
10:20 - 11:05 AM - Citation management services
11:05 - 11:15 AM - Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Thesis/dissertation submission process
Friday, September 6
8 - 8:30 AM - Check in/refreshments
8:30 - 9:15 AM - Using scopus for literature searching and more
9:15 - 9:25 AM - Break
9:25 - 10:10 AM - Copyright law and author's rights
10:10 - 10:20 AM - Break
10:20 - 11:05 AM - Using discovery, library databases, and ILL/document delivery
11:05 - 11:15 AM - Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - DMC button making
The retreat is free, but registration is required. Space is limited to 35 students.
To register, scan QR code or visit msstate.libcal/com/event/12953351
For more information: trobinson@library.msstate.edu or 662.325.2170