Research 101: Work Smarter, Not Harder 

Facilitators: 

• Tamia Jackson, Assistant Teaching Professor/Reference & Instruction Librarian 
• Meli Taylor, Assistant Teaching Professor/Reference & Instruction Librarian 

Session Type: Information Session 

Session Category: Scholarship 

Duration: 1 hour 

Location: Online via Zoom 

Description & Learning Outcomes: 

Research can be stressful, but University Libraries have the resources and information experts to make the process less painful. In this session, librarians will demonstrate the basics of conducting research through the library collections and databases. They will also discuss the many services and resources available to both on-campus and distance graduate students.   

In this session, you will learn how to: 

• Identify the library and research services available to graduate students and other members of the BGSU teaching and learning community. 
• Locate the variety of information tools available on the library website. 

This session is part of the Research Ready Series offered by the University Libraries and the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This series has been designed for graduate students, but all BGSU faculty, adjunct instructors, graduate students, and staff are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Participants who attend three sessions in this series may receive the Research Ready Series email signature stamp. 

To register for this event, use the Spring 2025 University Libraries CFE Session Registration Form. 

Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event. 

To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website. 

If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.edu    

If you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.