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Prospective Graduate Students Micro Session - Kimberly Thornton - Katie
Micro-Event: "Research Resources Preview"
Co-Hosts: Kim T (Graduate Admission) + Katie Thonen (Research Librarian)
Format: 30-minute virtual session, 12 noon – 12:30 pm
Target: Prospective graduate students wondering about research support and resources
Structure:
- 5 minutes: Admissions welcome + why research resources matter for grad success
- 20 minutes: Overview of library content
- - specific databases
- - advanced search techniques and research strategies
- - specialized collections and archives
- - research support services: consultation, citation management tools, interlibrary loan, online assistance, specific grad resources: thesis/dissertation formatting support, research data management guidance, copyright and fair use guidance for academic work, study space in Blume, etc.
- -“maybe share how librarians help students when stuck” or
- - Maybe wrap up with a poll…“ask students what is their biggest research challenge? and give them solutions.
- 5 minutes: Q&A and next steps
Value of this session:
- Share the level of research support students receive
- Shows StMU investment in graduate success
- Students can see how our library partnership enhances their academic journey
- Opportunity to discuss research anxiety before students enroll
Related LibGuide: Top 10 Library Research Tips for Graduate Students by Diane Duesterhoeft
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Categories:
- Instruction
Event Organizer
Katie Thonen