Ohio University Libraries Psychology Blog

Visit the Ohio University Libraries web site at http://www.library.ohiou.edu/ for help with finding all kinds of information resources! Right on the home page is a FIND tab with information on how to find scholarly journal articles, books, videos, course reserve items, and more. Of course, live help from a librarian is always available as well!

About.com’s psychology web site discusses a wide of variety of topics of interest to psychology majors. This week’s stories, for example, include “Alternative Graduate Programs for Psychology Majors,” “Career Profile: Forensic Psychology,” tips on how to critique a psychological study, and tips for improving your memory. A good place to explore popular topics in psychology [...]

This library workshop shows you how to search using cited references and other great tools from ISI Web of Science, Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation Index. Powerful tools for serious researchers!
Workshop: ISI Web of Science
Friday, September 28, noon-1PM
Alden Library Room 323
Registration is not required; just show up at the appointed time and place.

RefWorks is a web-based tool that allows you to collect, store, sort and create APA-format bibliographies and paranthetical citations. It’s similar to EndNote or ProCite, but it allows you to access your stored references from any Internet-capable computer, anywhere.
Introduction to Refworks Workshop
Friday, September 28, 11AM-12PM
Alden Library Room 323
No registration is required; just show up [...]

This workshop introduces graduate students to some of the advanced tools and services that Alden Library offers to serious researchers. No registration is required; just show up for either of the following sessions:
Workshop: Grad Tips & Tricks
Wednesday, September 19, noon-1PM
Alden Library Room 323
Workshop: Grad Tips & Tricks
Wednesday, September 26, noon-1PM
Alden Library Room 323

RefWorks is a web-based tool that allows you to collect, store, sort and create APA-format bibliographies and paranthetical citations. It’s similar to EndNote or ProCite, but it allows you to access your stored references from any Internet-capable computer, anywhere. No pre-registration is required; simply come to any of the following sessions:
Introduction to Refworks Workshop
Friday, September [...]

The Code Game is a series of 9 challenges through which you explore the library and campus and earn prizes. OU freshman in particular, but any OU student, is invited. The game runs through October 2, 2007. For more information, visit the Code Game homepage, or join the Code Game Facebook Group.

An open-ended hour for students to bring whatever they are working on now to a librarian and ask specific questions. Students will come away with exactly the source or two they need right now. Expert, efficient, to-the-point instruction and activities.
Workshop: I Just Need 3 Sources For Tomorrow
Thursday, September 20, noon-1PM
Alden Library Room 323
Of course, students [...]

This workshop introduces graduate students to some of the advanced tools and services that Alden Library offers to serious researchers. No registration is required; just show up for either of the following sessions:
Workshop: Grad Tips & Tricks
Wednesday, September 19, noon-1PM
Alden Library Room 323
Workshop: Grad Tips & Tricks
Wednesday, September 26, noon-1PM
Alden Library Room 323

This one-hour workshop covers the basics of library research, such as how to find the scholarly articles, books, and other resources that professors will be looking for when grading research papers and assignments. All students are welcome.
Library Workshop: The Newbie: What Every Student Needs to Know About Libraries and Research
Thursday, September 13, noon-1PM
Alden Library Room [...]