Events

Learn the secrets of successful graduate students. In just one hour, you will understand advanced search queries, effective research, database tricks, and library services you never knew existed.

This workshop covers finding unique databases, identifying important articles through citation analysis, using citation management tools, exploring a topic with knowledge graphs, and locating opportunities for publishing your scholarship and building your research identity.

Presented by: Audrey Stewart, Assistant Director, University Libraries

Swing by the Alkek Library, meet our staff, get a sneak peak of our lawn game events, pick up some free swag, and print your course syllabi. We'll be one the second floor, right next to the Ask Alkek desk. Come say hi, we are excited to welcome you to campus!

Uncover the Treasures of Alkek Library! 
Welcome First Year Students! Embark on a self-guided tour through seven floors of discovery at the Alkek Library! From the Ask Us! desk to Alkek One, The Wittliff, and the Student Learning Assistance Center, you’ll explore key spots packed with tools to help you thrive in college. Along the way, enjoy interactive lawn games on up to five floors—because learning should be fun!