Guide to University Libraries' First Year Success Series Sessions

Accessing Your Library Online: Getting Started with University Libraries

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. 

Be Information Savvy: Making Informed Decisions Online

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.   

Droppin' Science: Introduction to Hip Hop Research

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.

First Year Focus: A Self-Awareness Approach to Navigating Your First Year

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.

Generative AI Foundations: Building AI Knowledge for Today and Beyond

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.

The Missing Party: A Thompson Library Escape Room Game

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Take on Thompson: A Library Orientation Game

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.