The Mansfield Library Workshop Series is in full swing.  Check out the calendar below for the full schedule of events for the semester. Don't worry if you can't make it to a scheduled workshop, you can email us any time and we can set up a time to meet.  Additionally, feel free to stop by the reference desk or visit the library homepage at www.lib.umt.edu and chat with a librarian.

Advanced Presentation Tools - Make your data pretty, hack Powerpoint, and learn the latest in presentation and infographics tools.

Cite It Right With RefWorks - Learn how to use RefWorks to organize, cite, and share your research.  RefWorks is a research tool that allows you to store your electronic articles and citations in one place for easy access.  It also creates citations and references automatically. It's like magic!

Digging for History - Learn the different resources available for historical research, tips and tricks for searching and how to cite what you find.

Government Information for a Cynical Society - Learn how to find statistics, research and legislation and how to cite what you find. Know where the information is coming from, if it can be trusted and your right to be informed.

Graduate Student Guide to the Library - Learn how to navigate and familiarize yourself with library services and resources including librarians; collections and bibliographic management tools; circulation policies, Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery; study carrels and group study rooms; and teaching assistant support. 

Grant Research 101: Foundation Center Online - Do you need to find information on grants or nonprofits? Learn how to use the Foundation Center's database to locate grantmakers and their grants.

Jumpstart Your Research - Get to know your library and learn how to use the library's resources for academic research. This workshop will teach you how to use OneSearch, the library's databases, e-journals, research guides, and much more.

Literature Review Workshop – Strategies for effectively researching and writing a literature review.  This workshop is co-taught by the Library and the Writing Center.  Topics covered will include research strategies, literature appraisal methods, strategies for critically reading academic articles, ways to easily organize and compare research, and methods of organizing and writing a literature review.

Grad Student Guide to the Library! 

Learn how to navigate and familiarize yourself with library services and resources including librarians; collections and bibliographic management tools; circulation policies, Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery; study carrels and group study rooms; and teaching assistant support.  MLIB 284 - the Buckhous Room.

• Tuesday, September 5th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
• Saturday, September 9th, 11:00am - 12:00pm
• Thursday, September 14th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

See you there, grad students!

Visit the Information Center for research assistance from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday and 1pm-5pm on Sunday. Staff are also available during library hours to assist with your check out, interlibrary loan, or tech support needs. View the Mansfield Library hours.

Call us at (406) 243-6866 or (800) 240-4939

Ask a Librarian. Messages will be responded to within 24-48 hours.

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 Request a research consultation with a librarian individually or as a small group.