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Upcoming Library Workshops

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Oct
3
6:00pm - 6:30pm, Online.
Oct
9
11:00am - 11:30am, Online.
Nov
6
2:00pm - 2:30pm, Skokie Campus Library, Skokie.
Nov
8
3:00pm - 4:00pm, Library Instruction DP, Des Plaines.
Nov
13
7:00pm - 7:30pm, Online, synchronous, Online.

Special Events

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Oct
5
12:30pm - 2:00pm, Des Plaines.
Oct
12
10:30am - 12:00pm, Des Plaines.

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Finding Books and EBooks Online

In this 30-minute workshops students will learn how to find books in the Oakton libraries. Students can also find ebooks & audiobooks and then download them to their personal devices.
Date:
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Time:
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Online
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 14 seats left

WGSS and LBGTQ+ Research and Resources Online

In this 30 minute workshop, learn what resources the library has to support research related to LBGTQ+ folx and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies. Learn how the terms our community uses, and those...  More
Date:
Monday, October 9, 2023
Time:
11:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Online
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 40 seats left

Art Resources Workshop In-Person

In this 30-minute workshop, learn what resources the library has to support students researching art, art history, graphic design, architecture and more. Resources are both online and in print. Meet...  More
Date:
Monday, November 6, 2023
Time:
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Skokie Campus Library, Skokie
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 15 seats left

Cite it Right - Zotero In-Person / Online

Need a way to track your online sources and make citations for them? This 30 minute workshop will introduce you to Zotero and its tools for managing and citing sources.
Date:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Library Instruction DP, Des Plaines
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 29 seats left

Finding Research - Articles and More. Online

This workshop is for students who need help with their research in any area. It will be useful if you’re just getting started or if you need help finding one last article. The in-person workshop is...  More
Date:
Monday, November 13, 2023
Time:
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Online, synchronous, Online
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 15 seats left

Special Events Calendar

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Latine Heritage Month Pop Up Library!

Find the Oakton Library's Pop Up Library on Student Street at DP as we bring you titles celebrating Latine Heritage Month. Discover compelling narratives that honor Latine culture, history, and...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time:
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Des Plaines

Latine Heritage Month Pop Up Library!

Find the Oakton Library's Pop Up Library on Student Street at Skokie as we bring you titles celebrating Latine Heritage Month. Discover compelling narratives that honor Latine culture, history, and...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Des Plaines

Brave Voices Author Event Celebrating Latine Narratives with Alma Zaragoza-Petty

Join us for an inspiring author event as the Oakton Library proudly presents Brave Voices a celebration of narratives that matter. We are honored to host Alma Zaragoza-Petty, author of the...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Des Plaines

Library Classes

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EGL101-025 In-Person

David Jakalski
Date:
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Time:
9:30am - 10:45am
Location:
Library Instruction DP, Des Plaines
Audience:
  English  
Categories:
  Liberal Arts Class  

EGL 102-019 In-Person

Kristen Hren
Date:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time:
9:30am - 10:45am
Location:
Skokie Campus Computer Lab TBD, Skokie
Audience:
  English  
Categories:
  Liberal Arts Class  

SOC 103-0C9 Online

Michelle Naffziger-Hirsch
Date:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time:
9:30am - 11:15am
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Social Science  
Categories:
  Liberal Arts Class  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

EDN 180-0Y1 In-Person

Katherine Schuster
Date:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time:
11:00am - 12:15pm
Location:
Library Instruction DP, Des Plaines
Audience:
  Social Science  
Categories:
  Liberal Arts Class  

EGL 102-008 In-Person

Kristen Hren
Date:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time:
11:00am - 12:15pm
Location:
Skokie Campus Computer Lab TBD, Skokie
Audience:
  English  
Categories:
  Liberal Arts Class