Faculty Workshops
Spring 2008 Noon* Workshops
Sponsored by Libraries & Information Services

Feb. 14 (Thursday) “OmniUpdate & the Ohio Wesleyan Web Sites” in AV 27

See an overview of the OmniUpdate editing process and ask Doug Thompson, Manager of Web and Electronic Communications, questions about the Ohio Wesleyan Web sites, the redesign process, intended future enhancements, and more!

Feb. 28 (Thursday) “LexisNexis: Business & Legal Information” in AV 27

Make the most of LexisNexis® Academic for your business and legal questions with suggestions from Public Services Librarians Paul Burnam and Joy Gao.

Mar. 27 (Thursday) “Blackboard Help: Beginning & Advanced” in CORNS 109

Haven’t used Blackboard?  Plan to attend the session from 10 a.m. until noon to find out how to use this course management system.  Have questions about how to get the most out of Blackboard?  Plan to stop by between 1-3 p.m. for help from experts from the University of Cincinnati.  Sorry, no lunch.

Apr. 10 (Thursday) “Federated Searching: What Is It and Why Should I Care?” in AV 27

MetaLib is a recent addition to the library tool box.  Tom Green, Associate Director of Libraries & Head of Public Services, will demonstrate how to use this resource to conduct a simultaneous search of multiple remote resources.

*Workshops include a free box lunch if you RSVP
Marsha Zavar at mlzavar@owu.edu or x3234

Liaison librarians also provide individualized or departmental instruction on request