University Libraries Calendar

Can we trust Wikipedia? Can I cite a YouTube video? Is the paper I found on Academia.edu really legit? When anyone can edit a site or upload content, how do I know what information to trust? Join University Libraries for this workshop in which we will learn about evaluating popular online sources.

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation for Mac users on EndNote, a free citation management software. See how EndNote can help you format citations in your paper, dissertation or thesis. EndNote not only allows you to format citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, it also helps you organize and manage them.

Join us for a screening of and discussion about "What These Walls Won't Hold". Transcending the grim realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adamu Chan's powerful documentary paints a poignant portrait of resilience and hope blossoming within the confines of San Quentin State Prison. Chan, formerly incarcerated himself, offers a unique insider's view delving into his own journey towards freedom, while simultaneously amplifying the voices of his community and their loved ones on both sides of the prison walls.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to OpenRefine, a powerful open-source tool for cleaning and transforming messy data. Attendees will learn how to efficiently explore, tidy, and organize datasets in preparation for analysis and visualization. Whether you’re working with inconsistent data or seeking to streamline your data preparation process, this session will equip you with essential skills and practical experience to make the most of this versatile platform. No prior experience with OpenRefine is required.

Join us to hear from a panel of faculty members about getting published as a graduate student. Our panel of experts will consist of Dr. Thalia Mulvihill (Educational Leadership), Dr. Laura O'Hara (Communication Studies), and Dr. Carolyn Shue (Communication Studies). They will cover writing advice, guidance for turning seminar papers into conference papers, the process for getting an article published in a journal and much more. A librarian from Bracken Library will share resources to help you identify outlets for publication of your work. Library resources will include Ulrichsweb, Web of Science, and other useful sources. Be sure to bring your questions.

This webinar from the University Libraries is aimed at the graduate student in Applied Behavior Analysis who wants to improve their searching skills beyond the basics. Join us and explore topics like getting the most out of a database thesaurus, best practices for searching effectively and efficiently on your topic, and how to save searches so you can repeat them later. Databases covered include APA PsycInfo, ERIC, and Web of Science.

"Periodical" tells the unexpected story of the human body by exploring the marvel and mystery of the menstrual cycle, from first period to last. But this is not your middle school sex-ed class. Bringing you stories from soccer champion Megan Rapinoe who reveals how members of the U.S. Soccer team track their cycles when training for the Women’s World Cup (which they won), to scientists who are discovering the power and possibilities of stem cells found in period blood, to young activists flipping the bill on period tax one state at a time, we uncover the shocking truths, challenge taboos, and celebrate the untapped potential of this special nutrient-dense blood.

Discover how to find company and industry information for assignments or investing purposes using subscription databases available to Ball State University students, faculty, and staff. Sources include articles and company, stock, and industry reports. Participants will learn about creating lists of company data as well as finding articles and reports. This workshop may be of interest to business students and faculty alike.

Discover how to find company and industry information for assignments or investing purposes using subscription databases available to Ball State University students, faculty, and staff. Sources include articles and company, stock, and industry reports. Participants will learn about creating lists of company data as well as finding articles and reports. This workshop may be of interest to business students and faculty alike.

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation for PC users on EndNote, a free citation management software. See how EndNote can help you format citations in your paper, dissertation or thesis. EndNote not only allows you to format citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, it also helps you organize and manage them.

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation for Mac users on EndNote, a free citation management software. See how EndNote can help you format citations in your paper, dissertation or thesis. EndNote not only allows you to format citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, it also helps you organize and manage them.