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Help! What is APA?

Date: Monday, October 7, 2024

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.

Grow Your Own Crystal Kits

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Time: All Day

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library

Information: HERE

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Stop in the Library and pick up a to-go kit filled with the supplies and instructions needed to grow your own crystals at home! Kits will be available while supplies last.

In-Text Referencing APA Style

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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! 

Living with Wildlife

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024

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

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library, LIB 480

Online: Register HERE

This is both in-person & online. Registration is required.

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Join the library for a presentation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Department about coexisting with local wildlife.

Common Research Pitfalls

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Online: Register HERE

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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In this session, you will learn how to avoid common mistakes that students often make when conducting research. Reference Librarian Michelle Arnold will cover issues such as starting in the wrong place, trouble accessing articles, searches that don't yield good results, and more. From knowing where to begin to keeping track of what you've found, this workshop will help you avoid getting lost on your research journey.

Online Library Instruction

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.

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).

Welcome

The Retention Committee (RC) emerged from Bellevue University’s strategic plan and identification of the need to develop proactive interventions that support the improvement of student persistence, retention, and completion. The mission of the RC is to build long-term, meaningful student relationships through holistic support services and programs that result in greater persistence, retention, and completion.

In June 2022, President Hawkins asked the Retention Committee to focus on discovering best practices from successful programs.

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

Libguides Video

BUILD IT

BUILD IT

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY INFORMATION LITERACY DEVELOPMENT

INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL

http://library.bellevue.edu/find/tutorials/build-it/

BUILD IT is an online guide to the Bellevue University Library and all its resources and services. It  is made up of five self contained modules, each followed by an interactive quiz. Go through BUILD IT from beginning to end or start at the Site Map using just the pages you need. Click on the link above or on one of the modules below, or look for BUILD IT in the left menu of the library homepage under Tutorials.

Module One: Getting to Know the Bellevue University Library
An overview of library resources and services and introduction to the library homepage.

Module Two: Planning Your Project
The steps involved in planning your research paper: Includes focusing your topic, outlining, identifying keywords, Boolean searching, and more.

Module Three: Locating Information
Finding and evaluating information, including books, eBooks, articles, and websites. Includes sample and interactive database searches.

Module Four: Citing Your Sources
Covers the basics of plagiarism, citation, and copyright.

Module Five: Putting it all together
How to organize your research into a formal paper, includes note taking, revising, and formatting.

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Need help? Ask a Librarian!

Off-Campus Access

You will be prompted for your BRUIN Connect login when you attempt to access the online library databases from off-campus. Your password is the same one you use for Blackboard. If you experience issues logging in, try clearing your browsing history and/or change browsers  Make sure your password is current; it must be changed every 90 days. Click here to change your password