Welcome to the guide to University Libraries' First Year Success Series Sessions! Explore the tabs on the left to learn more about the different sessions or read a quick description of each below.
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In this self-paced online Carmen session, you will explore the libraries website, learn a few tips and tricks for the best ways to access articles and other online materials for free via the libraries, as well as learn where to go when you need a little help. You will also become more aware of the wide variety of resources available to you and be more comfortable coming back to the library website to find what you need to do your best academic work.
In this self-paced online Carmen session, you will learn tips and tricks that will help you verify the information you see on the internet and hear in the world, including: recognizing confirmation bias, lateral reading, and the SIFT acronym to help you remember the steps to take when encountering information online.
Taught by African American and African Studies Librarian, Leta Hendricks, Droppin’ Science is an innovative and interactive session that introduces participants to basic research methods and resources. This 60-minute session uses the theme of Hip Hop Culture to explore the subject matter through group discussions and develop research skills for lifelong learning.
Working through different kinds of challenges—whether academic, personal, social, or otherwise—is one of reasons college can be such a transformational time. Navigating these challenges often depends on an awareness of your own thoughts, feelings, and mindset as well as finding and using campus information and resources. Hear from prior first year students and learn about the resources to help in this session. This is a self-paced online Carmen session.
In this interactive session, students will explore and discuss the fundamentals, benefits, and limitations of Generative AI (GenAI) tools, play a prediction game to demonstrate how Large Language Models (LLMs) work, and get hands-on practice using Microsoft Copilot. The session is designed to provide a foundational understanding of GenAI and students of all experience levels are welcome to attend to learn more about this revolutionary tool.
Things are about to get quiet…a little too quiet. Welcome to the party! Upon arriving, you see that everyone is missing. It is up to your group to figure out what happened using fragments of library resources in your possession. You can expect to learn about various aspects of library resources including call numbers, databases, Ask Us services, and more. Will each group find the location of the missing librarian before time runs out and the trail goes quiet? After all, whoever is behind this would prefer it that way!
Thompson Library is full of resources to help Ohio State students at any level, but it's also enormous and can seem intimidating at first. Where do you start? Don't go it alone. Join a team of peers to explore Thompson Library and connect with helpful library personnel as you complete tasks that highlight key library resources. This 70-minute session begins with a brief meeting to learn the rules for the game and form teams; then you’re off to complete tasks around Thompson Library.
Step into a world watched by Big Brother in this escape room inspired by George Orwell’s 1984. With your team, your loyalties will be tested by solving puzzles, cracking codes, and uncovering secrets buried by the Ministry of Truth. Success depends not just on individual wit, but on your ability to collaborate, communicate, and think critically as a group. But beware… in a society ruled by fear and control, true escape may only be an illusion. This session, sponsored by University Libraries, will introduce you to some basic information about using the libraries and library resources in this exciting format.
