Library Events - Week of Sept. 22

DiMenna-Nyselius Library Events – Week of September 22^nd

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Speed Library Tours

Monday 9/22 through Friday 9/26, at 10:00am & 1:00pm (30 min.)

For this week only, we are offering daily quick tours of the Library for new staff, faculty, and students (or anyone who hasn’t come by in a while). Meet in the library lobby a few minutes before tour start time. Can't make it? You can also schedule an appointment for a private tour or website overview on our website: https://libcal.fairfield.edu/appointments 

Yoga on the Library Lawn (RecPlex event)

Mon. 9/22, 4:45-5:45pm, lawn

All levels welcome. Mats provided. In case of rain, held in the RecPlex.

AI Series: AI Salon & Lunch

Mon. 9/22, 12-1:30pm, CAS Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab

Group discussion over lunch for everyone to share how they are using artificial intelligence. Registration required. Event co-sponsored by the Library and Innovation Lab. Please note that this event was originally intended to be an AI Salon about the Apostolic Preferences (now rescheduled for 10/27) but is now an open discussion for attendees to share or ask anything related to AI.

Wags & Wellness: Pet Therapy

Tues. 9/23, 2-4pm, Library lawn

Meet & pet a therapy dog!

Faculty & Staff Opportunities

CAE & Library Book Club (part I)

Wed. 9/24, 3:30-4:30pm, Library rm 114 or virtual

All staff and faculty are invited to discuss chapters 1 - 4 of ‘I, Human’ by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, one of the three books that comprise this year’s Common Read. eBook/audio available. Register to receive the Zoom link, or show up to the Library to gather in-person.

Scholarly Communication Librarian Drop-in Hours

Tues. 9/23, 1pm-3pm, in-person or virtual

For publishing questions and support, ask for Scholarly Communications Librarian, Matt Schirano, at the Library Services & Information Desk or use the Zoom link.

Support is available for managing scholarly profiles such as ORCID, Google Scholar, and Scopus; using the institutional repository and faculty profile system; and understanding transformative agreements and other aspects of scholarly publishing.

Student Programs

Library Resources & Research Strategies for Graduate Students

Mon. 9/22, 8:30pm, or Tues. 9/23, 11:30am, virtual

Graduate student webinars are offered at the start of each semester to provide an overview of Library resources, services, and additional research tips to effectively use library databases. Register to receive the link.

Effective Study Skills & Time Management

Tues. 9/23, 8:30pm-9:15pm, virtual

FYE Academic credit. Register to receive the link.

Cozy Reading Lounge (weekly event)

Wed. 9/24, 7pm-9pm, Writing Center

Quiet reading gathering in a cozy space with snacks. Co-sponsored by the Library and Writing Center.

Positive Vibes: DIY Button-Making

Fri. 9/26, 1-3pm, Library lobby

Inspirational words to pump you up for this semester.

Guided Focus: Pomorodo Method (weekly event with snacks)

Sun. 9/28, 7pm-9:30pm, Library rm 114

Do homework in a distraction-free environment using the Pomodoro Method. Arrive early for a seat. FYE Academic credit.

Student Programs at the Fairfield Bellarmine Campus

Get Organized w/ Google

Mon. 9/22, 12pm-1pm, Student Lounge

Stop by for tips on how to use Google tools to organize assignments and syllabi.

From Search to Cite: Using Databases Effectively

Tues. 9/23, 12-1pm, CAMPC 104

Learn how to use library databases to find and cite sources. FYE Academic credit