Past Library events
The following list displays events that occurred within the previous 30 days. To view events from the last three months, use the calendar view.
If you missed a workshop and there isn't another instance of it scheduled in the near future, you can check whether a recording is available.
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[CANCELLED] Writers on Campus - Writing about Art
Wednesday 19 August 12:30pm
Join us at Bundoora Library on Wednesday 19 August for Writers on Campus - Writing About Art. -
Student to Student: Managing your Research
Wednesday 19 August 11:00am
In this workshop, you will learn about strategies and resources for organising your research (from spreadsheets to scrapbooks, to EndNote and Zotero); particularly helpful if you’re doing an honours or minor thesis. We’ll also provide you with further support for reference management. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Wednesday 19 August 1:00pm
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Write that Assignment: Reflective Writing
Tuesday 18 August 2:00pm
This workshop will look at the process and characteristics of reflective writing and how to support your reflection with evidence from literature. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Thursday 13 August 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Writing Literature Reviews for Graduate Research Students 1
Thursday 13 August 10:00am
Dealing with the scholarly literature is fundamental to any research project. This session examines the role and purpose of the literature in a thesis and important considerations for collecting and managing the literature. -
Zotero 101
Thursday 13 August 10:00am
This session is for students and staff wanting to learn how to use Zotero for reference management. -
Database Demo - Medline
Thursday 13 August 12:30pm
Drop in at 12.30 for a live demonstration of a search in Medline -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Wednesday 12 August 1:00pm
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Fast-Track your Reading and Note Taking
Wednesday 12 August 11:00am
Master the art of effective academic reading in our practical workshop. Learn proven strategies to tackle complex texts with confidence, read more efficiently, and develop stronger critical analysis skills. -
Open Access @ La Trobe
Wednesday 12 August 10:00am
Learn about the benefits of Open Access Publishing and the options available through La Trobe to make your work freely available. This session includes how to avoid article processing charges (APCs) and making use of OPAL, the LTU Institutional Repository. For La Trobe University staff and graduate research students. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Tuesday 11 August 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Tuesday 11 August 12:00pm
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
Beyond Keywords: Systematic Searching for Reviews
Tuesday 11 August 1:00pm
A hands on session will teach you the search techniques required to comprehensively search literature. Work through identifying search concepts, constructing your systematic search strategy, appropriate use of databases and sources for your research question, and how to manage results. For graduate research students and La Trobe University staff. -
Write that Assignment: Literature Reviews
Monday 10 August 11:00am
This session examines the purpose, structure, and content of Literature Reviews. It covers introductions, body paragraphs, identifying themes, synthesising your literature, and paraphrasing. -
Write that Assignment: Reports for the Sciences
Friday 7 August 2:00pm
This workshop focuses on how to write scientific reports, with tips on structure, style and use of evidence. It will detail what should be included in each section, and also cover common errors. -
Manage your References with Endnote
Thursday 6 August 3:00pm
Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word. Attendees are advised to have prior knowledge of referencing. **Please have EndNote installed before the workshop** -
Using Journal Articles as Templates for your Writing
Thursday 6 August 10:00am
This workshop will look at how to use the journal articles you are already reading to inform the practice of your own writing. -
Database Demo - Scopus
Thursday 6 August 12:30pm
Drop in at 12.30 for a live demonstration of a search in Scopus -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Thursday 6 August 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Learn How to Reference
Wednesday 5 August 4:00pm
Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART). -
Library Essentials for Graduate Researchers Part 2
Wednesday 5 August 10:00am
Part 2 of 2. This session introduces Library systems and skills to help you find and manage information and literature during your research degree. Part 2 includes reference, software, and data management, and building your academic profile. For La Trobe graduate research students. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Wednesday 5 August 1:00pm
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Tuesday 4 August 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Student-to-Student: Group Work
Tuesday 4 August 11:00am
The term "group assignment" might give you a chill, and relying on others to get a good grade can easily cause anxiety. This workshop will help you transform group work into an opportunity rather than a chore. It focuses on the critical elements necessary to make the most of your group assignments. -
Write that Assignment: Essays
Tuesday 4 August 2:00pm
This workshop focuses on how to tackle essays with tips on structure, writing good paragraphs, using evidence, and writing great introductions and conclusions. -
Endnote for Researchers
Tuesday 4 August 11:00am
Learn the fundamentals of using Endnote for reference management including how to populate your library with references from various sources, attach PDFs, create groups and use Cite While you Write to add and edit citations and generate a reference list. For La Trobe University staff and graduate research students -
Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
Monday 3 August 4:00pm
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library databases and Google Scholar. -
Zotero 101
Monday 3 August 5:00pm
This session is for students and staff wanting to learn how to use Zotero for reference management. -
Learn How to Reference: AGLC
Monday 3 August 12:00pm
Learn how and when you need to acknowledge the information you are using in your assessments using the Academic Referencing Tool (ART) with a particular focus on AGLC for Law subjects. -
La Trobe Academic Profiles
Monday 3 August 1:00pm
This session will explore how to set up your La Trobe Academic Profile for maximum impact using the MyPublications system. For La Trobe University staff and graduate research students. -
Writing with Confidence 2: Critique and Analysis
Thursday 30 July 10:00am
This session examines language strategies for crafting an analytical and authoritative voice in your research writing. -
Database Demo - CINAHL
Thursday 30 July 12:30pm
Drop in at 12.30 for a live demonstration of a search in CINAHL Database - the Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Thursday 30 July 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Presenting for Assessments
Wednesday 29 July 11:00am
This workshop covers the essentials of presenting assessments with a focus on using media for presentations, including PowerPoint slides, Zoom, e-posters and recording a Powerpoint presentation. -
Library Essentials for Graduate Researchers Part 1
Wednesday 29 July 10:00am
Part 1 of 2. This session introduces Library systems and skills to help you find and manage information and literature during your research degree. Part 1 includes exploring research questions, learning to search, research integrity, and evaluating sources. For La Trobe graduate research students. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Wednesday 29 July 1:00pm
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Using Evidence in your Writing
Tuesday 28 July 2:00pm
This workshop will teach you how to incorporate sources into your writing that support your academic arguments and help you avoid plagiarism. -
Understanding Turnitin and Plagiarism
Tuesday 28 July 11:00am
This workshop explores the basics of Turnitin - what it is, and how it works. We also look at what is meant by plagiarism, and how to avoid it. -
Searching with AI: Possibilities and pitfalls
Tuesday 28 July 10:30am
This workshop provides practical guidance on the responsible use of AI in research, including using AI tools to support search strategy development, documenting AI use, and navigating scholarly publishing considerations. For La Trobe University staff and graduate research students. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Tuesday 28 July 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Improve your Library Search Skills
Monday 27 July 4:00pm
Boost your study success by exploring strategies to find the right resources for your assessments and developing your search skills in Library Search. -
Tactics for Time Management
Monday 27 July 11:00am
Set yourself up for semester success. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to tackle time management challenges, prioritise effectively, and plan your tasks to work smarter—not harder. -
Fast-Track your Reading and Note Taking
Friday 24 July 11:00am
Master the art of effective academic reading in our practical workshop. Learn proven strategies to tackle complex texts with confidence, read more efficiently, and develop stronger critical analysis skills. -
Advanced Database Search Skills for Health
Friday 24 July 3:00pm
In this advanced database searching session, you will learn how to systematically search Medline as well as translate your search across other databases. -
Manage your References with Endnote
Thursday 23 July 10:00am
Learn how to use EndNote for reference management. Create a library, add and modify references and use EndNote within Microsoft Word. Attendees are advised to have prior knowledge of referencing. **Please have EndNote installed before the workshop** -
Writing with Confidence 1: Clarity and Focus
Thursday 23 July 10:00am
This session looks at essential strategies for establishing clarity, coherence and cohesion in your research writing. -
Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Thursday 23 July 1:00pm
An information session covering the importance of good data management, and the La Trobe research data management policy. Learn about issues surrounding sensitive data, data retention, and the systems, services and options for data storage. For La Trobe University staff and students. -
Shut Up and Study - in the Library (Bundoora)
Thursday 23 July 11:00am
Need help staying focused? Join our Shut Up and Study (SUAS) sessions: structured group study designed to help you get things done. -
Assessment Writing Skills
Wednesday 22 July 11:00am
Understand what is expected in academic writing at university, including: academic language, tone, structure, paragraphs, using sources and referencing. And know where to get support for these areas. -
Write that Assignment: Reports
Wednesday 22 July 2:00pm
This workshop focuses on how to write reports, with tips on structure, style and use of evidence. It will detail what should be included in each section, and also cover common errors. -
Writers on Campus - Hot Gothic
Wednesday 22 July 12:30pm
Join us at Bundoora Library on Wednesday 22 July for Writers on Campus: Hot Gothic. Join Dr Alexis Harley in conversation with gothic literature lovers and experts, Dr Francesca Kavanagh, Dr Claire Knowles and Dr Hannah Murray. -
No results found: Building better search strategies
Wednesday 22 July 10:00am
Learn to build a search strategy using concept maps, keywords and subject headings. The class will include demonstrations in key research databases. For La Trobe University staff and graduate research students in all disciplines. -
Study Essentials
Tuesday 21 July 11:00am
Discover some fundamental info about studying and completing assessments: what to expect, available resources and where to get help. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 22 July 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 29 July 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 5 August 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 12 August 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most. -
Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 19 August 12:30pm
Library Research Drop-ins offer a flexible and informal way for Researchers and Graduate Researchers to connect with Research Librarians and receive support when you need it most.