For Freshman: Library Orientation

The library offers orientation and workshops throughout the year to introduce you to the library resources and services and teach you essential skills for academic success, such as database workshops, information literacy, citation management, plagiarism prevention, etc. Please use your smartphone to scan the following QR code to check the library workshop page for the schedule and registration details.

Here are some examples of typical library workshops as followings,

• Achieving academic honesty with plagiarism prevention tools

• CEIC: Delivering critical insight into global markets through economic and alternative data

• Chinese Legal Resources Orientation

• CNKI Databases: Discovery and utilization of literature resources in Chinese

• Eikon Financial database Training

• Emerald insight: the secret to find good references for your research

• EU, UK and US Legal Resources Orientation

• Finding Legal Resources with Nexis Uni

• Managing your references using EndNote 21 Desktop

• Mastering Advanced Search Techniques in EBSCO Databases

• Maximizing Your Research Performance with Scopus and Scival : Essential Tips and Strategies for Proposal

• ProQuest Central: Quick access to the latest research resources

• ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) Global: The top1 theses and dissertations database in the world

• Qualtrics 101: A Guide to Creating Online Surveys

• SciFinder Discovery: help you speed up your research

💡Where can I find the video recording or PPT of the past library workshop(s)?

You can scan the QR code to access the web page for the training resources or click the blue words to access the website.

The UM Library organizes various events and activities throughout the year to enrich your learning experience and foster a culture of reading and discovery. You can participate in book talks, exhibitions, contests, quizzes, movie screenings, and more.

You can also follow us on social media to stay updated on the latest news and happenings of the library.