Library Workshops
Online Library Workshops to help you work smarter, not harder.
Online Library Workshops START the first day at 8am (PST) of the semester and END the Thursday before the last week at 11:55pm (PST).
- The workshops are 100% online in CANVAS.
- You self-enroll in them and each workshop can take 1-2 hours to complete. Sometimes a little longer but they are broken up into sections to fit your availability.
- You only need to complete the library workshop assigned to you BUT can complete other workshop if you would like to. All the workshops are in the same Library Workshops course in Canvas. Current library workshops are listed here with more information (and student comments) below.
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Library Orientation Workshop
- Advanced APA Citation Skills
- Advanced MLA Ciation Skills
- Internet Searching
- Online Privacy and Security
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
The Avoiding Plagiarism one-hour workshop will help students learn about different types of plagiarism and ways to avoid plagiarism in assignments. The Library created this workshop because they don't think students plagiarize on purpose and want to empower students during the research and writing process.
What students are saying:
"This workshop is so educational. I'm really glad it's part of this online class module. Very informative and I definitely have a clearer concept of what plagiarism is. Thank you!"
"I am very glad to learn the different types of plagiarism and how I can avoid them. Before this workshop, I just knew that copying someone's work without citing it is called plagiarism, but now I know a lot about plagiarism and different way to how can avoid it. I was doing this workshop for extra credit, but I actually learned some life-saving tips. I am very thankful for this workshop, and it has motivated me to try out more workout shops so I can learn a lot of things that can help me with my work."
Library Orientation Workshop
The Coastline ONLINE Library is a great resource for students! Learn all about it in this one-hour Library Orientation workshop.
What students are saying:
"To learn that it is completely accessible online, the library that Coastline provides for it's students is amazing. Hearing this, I was really glad to hear as all my classes are fully online so it was reassuring to know that I still can utilize these amazing resources. I really appreciate the extra effort that the librarians do to ensure the success of the students here. Thanks!"
"I am thrilled that Coastline has provided an orientation for their students to access resources provided for them. I would also like to comment on the production of the orientation. It was done exceptionally well, and I enjoyed the way Elizabeth presented the information. Thank you!"
Advanced APA Citation Skills
Learn how to cite right with APA in this student requested workshop. There are lots of details in citations and this workshop helps you understand why citation styles are required in college essays, how to write in-text citations, and more. You even get to practice APA and get feedback from a librarian.
What students are saying:
"This workshop really taught me to slow down, read with comprehension and pay attention to even the smallest details of citations."
"I really liked the Credo portions and the videos from Coastline staff. Both were engaging, explained the process and (hopefully!) helped me retain the information. This is such a challenging task, I honestly don't know what could be omitted and still teach the material effectively."
Advanced MLA Citation Skills
An instructor requested workshop, cite right with MLA helps students understand why citations are required in college essays and cover details about in-text citations, Works Cited list, and many details about MLA. This workshops will help you master MLA.
What students are saying:
"I am pleased that I learned so much about citation and plagiarism. It was challenging for me to correct citations, and it is still hard, but I am getting used to it. It is necessary if you are a college student, so I am focusing on learning about this more."
Internet Searching
In this workshop you will learn how to find the sources that will fulfill your need for information on the internet. Enroll today!
After completing the workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify search strategies to explore your topic, rather than mostly finding information you already know.
- Recognize the most useful advanced search features to improve your online search results.
Online Privacy and Security
In this workshop you will learn how to protect the information you intentionally and unintentionally create when searching online. Enroll today!
After completing the workshop, you will be able to:
- Explain the power imbalance that makes it difficult to take back some control of your personal information online.
- Evaluate how privacy enhancing technology (like browsers and search engines) could help protect your personal information when you are searching the Internet.
FYI : Proctorio in Library Workshops
The library workshops use online proctoring programs to discourage cheating and verify you are the student taking the workshop. We do this because it is the law (Federal Code 34 C.F.R. 602.17(g)) and CCCD Board Policy (AP 4150). In the library workshops we use Proctorio for this. The video below explains Proctorio for students.
For the library workshops you will need:
- Photo ID (in english)
- Computer with webcam and microphone (Proctorio does not work on iPads or mobile phones)
- To install one of these supported Internet Browsers to be able to install the Proctorio browser extension. You will do this in the library workshop in Canvas.
