UGA Libraries News & Events

Selection of Blue Card events for Fall semester

The UGA Libraries invites all UGA faculty, students, and staff to join us for any of our fall workshops. Those students participating in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Cultural & Academic Events Program will receive blue cards for participation. These sessions are usually 45 minutes or less.

Meet the Sloth: Tour the Science Library
Monday, August 24
2:00 p.m. (meet at the Sloth in Boyd Lobby)
All UGA students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a librarian for a tour of the Science Library. We’ll give general information about the building, the collection, services, and policies.

See the Main: Tour the Main Library
Wednesday, August 26
10:30 a.m. (meet in Main Library lobby)
All UGA students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a librarian for a tour of the Main Library. We’ll give general information about the building, the collection, services, and policies.

Cite Fast, Cite Right with RefWorks
Tuesday, September 22
4:00 p.m.
Science Library, 1st floor
Learn how to manage your works cited page with software that allows you to store references, insert them in your paper, and generate a bibliography in the style of your choice. All online and all free for the UGA community!

Get Smart with Google
Tuesday, September 22
2:00 p.m.
Miller Learning Center 370
Google Books and Google Scholar can change the way you do research. Learn how to wield these mighty tools.

Get Organized with Google Tools
Wednesday, September 23
8:30 p.m.
Miller Learning Center 368
Calendars, to-do lists, email, all in one place, all accessed with one account. Find out how to conquer your schedule with iGoogle.

Get Productive with Google Tools
Thursday, September 24
7:00 p.m.
Main Library, Lab A
Who needs Office software when Google gives you Documents, Spreadsheets, and Presentations? Accessible from any computer and built for group work, these tools will help you, and your collaborators, work efficiently and effectively.

Cite Fast, Cite Right with RefWorks
Monday, September 28
7:00
Miller Learning Center 369
Learn how to manage your works cited page with software that allows you to store references, insert them in your paper, and generate a bibliography in the style of your choice. All online and all free for the UGA community!

Plagiarism: How to Avoid It
Wednesday, September 30
7:00
Main Library, Lab A
Emily Luken
When do I need to cite a resource? How do I know when something is common knowledge? Learn tips and tricks to avoid plagiarism, while also dodging procrastination, and stress.