In order to teach students, faculty and staff information literacy skills at the Moreno Valley College, the library offers workshops on a variety of information literacy topics that are open to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis.
Faculty may provide students with proof of workshop attendance that the library faculty will sign for the student; however, library faculty will not provide this proof of attendance.
Students, faculty, and staff may request a workshop on a specific topic to be incorporated into the workshop rotation. Any requested workshop requires a minimum of 2 weeks' notice.
Register for Library Workshops Online
Add your student information and choose a workshop below for a description and list of meeting times. All workshops are free, but attendance is first come, first served. Space in a workshop for an entire class cannot be guaranteed.
All workshops are held in Library Building (LIB), Room 241 (see campus map).
Workshop Descriptions and Meeting Times
Want to know more about available workshops and when they'll be held? Click on a workshop title below.
Are you new to Moreno Valley College? Would you like to know the basics about the library and how it can help you in your classes? Than this workshop is for you! You will learn such basics as searching the catalog, how to check out books, how to locate reserves, as well as how to copy and print in the library.
| August |
September |
October |
08/30
10 - 10:30 am |
09/05
2 - 2:30 pm
09/27
6 - 6:30 pm |
10/27
11 - 11:30 am |
Finding Newspaper Articles
Need information about local topics, or just want an article from a national newspaper? Come learn how to access local newspapers such as The Press Enterprise to find out what's happening in your area as well as papers such as The Los Angeles Times!
| September |
November |
09/08
11:30 am - 12 pm |
11/09
11 - 11:30 am |
Researching your argumentative essay
Do you have to write a paper or give a speech on a controversial issue? Than this workshop is for you! Come learn about the pro/con databases available 24/7 through the library!
| September |
October |
November |
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09/19
10 - 10:30 am
09/21
5 - 5:30 pm
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10/9
9 - 9:30 am
10/10
1 - 1:30 pm |
11/20
10 - 10:30 am |
Finding and Using E-books
Come learn about the 1000s of ebooks available through the library's databases that can be accessed on or off-campus 24/7, and even downloaded to your kindle, tablet, etcetera!
| September |
09/11
3 - 3:30 pm |
MLA/APA in library databases
Come learn how the library databases can help you keep track of your resources and easily and quickly create a works cited page!
| October |
November |
December |
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10/5
1 - 1:30 am
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10/6
4 - 4:30 pm
10/17
10 - 10:30 am |
12/5
2 - 2:30 pm |
Using the Web for Research
Tired of getting millions of search results without much credible content? Now sure if your Google results are "fake news" or reliable information? This workshop will teach you tips and tricks for effectively and efficiently searching the web.
| September |
November |
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09/13
10 - 10:30 am
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11/1
10 - 10:30 am
11/28
5 - 5:30 pm
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Has your instructor said your sources have to be peer reviewed, scholarly journals? If so, then this workshop is a must! We'll teach you what a scholarly journal is, why they're important, and how to identify them when researching online.
| September |
October |
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09/25
3 - 3:30 pm
09/26
6:30 - 7 pm
09/29
10 - 10:30 am
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10/18
5 - 5:30 pm |
Specialized Databases (Films, Music, Reference sources, etcetera)
Curious about what the library has for specialized topics such as film, music, or literature? Come get an overview of all the subject specific databases available to you as an MVC student!
| October |
10/24
11 - 11:30 am |
Become a Wizard with Microsoft Word
Designed for students who are interested in a little extra help typing papers, using Word 2010 this workshop will teach how to set margins for MLA format, double-space, add page numbers and more!
| October |
November |
December |
10/3
11 - 11:30 am |
11/14
1 - 1:30 pm
| 12/4
3 - 3:30 pm |
Are you working toward a Career and Technical Education certificate? The library has numerous CTE specific resources, both print and online, to help support you in your programs. Come learn more!
