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Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library

Information: HERE

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Come join us at the library and design bookmarks that feature pressed flowers! Supplies will be provided.

Online Library Instruction

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Online: Register HERE

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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Want to know more about how to navigate the library website and utilize its resources and tools? This instructor-led online library instruction tutorial will walk you through the main functions of the library, and show you how and where to search. This is a great tool for online students who want a more in depth understanding of the library without having to visit the library.

Heavy Lifting: A Material Critique of Digital Media as a Cultural Substitute for Printed Matter

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library, LIB 480

Register: HERE

Registration is required.

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Join the library for a presentation by David Thomas about the intersection of art and libraries and the importance of tangible collections.

Help! What is APA?

Date: Monday, April 14, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Online: Register HERE

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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Does the thought of APA formatting scare you because you're not even sure what it means? This is the workshop for you! We will discuss how to put together your references using the current APA manual's instructions. Moreover, we will show you how to find the necessary information in the library's resources along with some tips and tricks that will make your research a breeze.

In-Text Referencing APA Style

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Online: Register HERE

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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In this session, join Reference Services Librarian Lorraine Patrick on a deep dive into in-text referencing of resources using APA style. Referencing interviews, personal communications, and citing multiple works will be covered along with practical examples. This is a session you will not want to miss! 

Seed Library Launch Event

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library, LIB 480

Information: HERE

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Join us in celebrating the launch of the Library's new seed library (on Earth Day!) with a presentation by Dr. John Kyndt and Julian Ramirez!

Virtual Reference Help

(Ongoing)

Date: Schedule at least 24 hours in advance

Time: CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Remote Session (Zoom meeting)

Online: Make an Appointment

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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Do you have reference questions or need help using library resources? Book a Zoom room to chat with one of our librarians! They can walk through the problem with you and even share your screen (if you get stuck).

Personal Librarian Program

(Ongoing)

Enroll: Information

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The Personal Librarian Program pairs you with a BU Librarian to work with one-on-one throughout your academic career and answer questions about the research process.

Welcome

Welcome to the Bellevue University guide for Natural Disasters.  This guide provides a good starting point for general research in this area.  Sources cover such topics as disaster relief, disasters, emergency management and natural disasters. Resources include print and electronic books, subscription databases, and websites.  Each print book title links directly to the online catalog, while each e-book title links directly to the full text of the book.  Database recommendations link directly to the specific database.  Recommended websites cover various aspects of the topic.

You will be prompted for your Bellevue University login when accessing the library resources from off campus.

If you need further assistance, please contact the Bellevue University Library Reference Staff 

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