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The Children of Llullaillaco

(In-person & Online)

Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library, LIB 460

Information: Register HERE

Registration is required.

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Join the library for a presentation by Jessica Omer about the Children of Llullaillaco, Incan mummies.

Online Library Instruction

Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

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.

Online Library Instruction

Date: Monday, October 2, 2023

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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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.

Ethics, Expression, and the Enigma of Section 230

(In-person & Online)

Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library, LIB 480

Information: Register HERE

Registration is required.

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Join the library for a presentation by Karla Carter in honor of Banned Books Week about online freedom and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996.

Research Survival Skills Series Part 2: Conducting Preliminary Research

(Online)

Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023

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

Information: Register HERE

Registration is required.

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Developing a research project involves a lot of planning and preparation. Join Reference Instruction Librarian Lorraine Patrick as she discusses the elements of conducting preliminary research. This session is Part 2 of the 4-part Research Survival Skills series. It is not necessary to attend Part 1 in the series in order to follow along in Part 2. If you are interested in the session but are unable to attend, please register and the recording will be emailed to you. We look forward to seeing you!

Puzzle Craft

(In-Person)

Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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

Campus: Bellevue University Freeman/Lozier Library, Main Area

Information: Information HERE

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Stop in the Library and create a one-of-a-kind artwork using puzzle pieces! Supplies will be provided.

Virtual Reference Help Drop-In 

(Ongoing)

Date: Mondays & Wednesdays (coming up - September 25 & 27)

Time: 9am - 11am CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)

Campus: Remote Session (Zoom meeting)

Online: Access HERE

This is an online meeting. Registration is required.

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Do you have reference questions or need help using library resources? Drop into this 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

Welcome to the Bellevue University guide for Materials to Improve Writing.  This guide provides resources to help students improve their  academic writing skills. Resources include books, eBooks, streaming videos, and web resources.

 If you need assistance using or accessing these resources, please contact the  Library Reference Staff

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