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Library 101: Graduate Edition

Welcome to the Sprague Library! Whether you’re straight out of undergrad and are looking for a basic refresher, or if it’s been several years and you need a complete re-introduction, come to this workshop for an overview of library resources available to you as a graduate student at Montclair State University.

In this workshop, we will cover:

  • In-depth library databases
  • Organizing your research
  • Research consultations
  • Interlibrary services
Date:
Monday, August 24, 2020
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience:
  Faculty / Staff     Graduate Students  
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Siobhan McCarthy

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Montclair campus - Sprague Library #203
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