education graduate student library research strategies

event date: 
tuesday, january 30, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm est
event location: 
virtual
event contact name: 
gisella scalese
event contact e-mail: 

develop practical knowledge and search skills for library research in education at the graduate level. this session is
offered online via zoom. during this session you will learn about the different types of information resources specific to education, how they can be located, and how to develop search strategies to use with these search tools. you will also learn about resources available to assist you with apa 7 citation and you will be introduced to zotero, a citation management tool.

by the end of this workshop you will be able to:

  • distinguish information resources that are available for researchers in education
  • identify peer-reviewed and scholarly sources
  • learn to find education search tools and develop search strategies using these search tools
  • locate apa 7 citation resources to help you to cite

note: this session will be held online via zoom. a confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

graduate student research strategies

event date: 
thursday, february 1, 2024 - 9:30am to 10:30am est
event location: 
virtual
event contact name: 
chris tomasini
event contact e-mail: 

during this 60 minute session, we will introduce you to a variety of research strategies and library tools, to help you succeed with graduate level research at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . by the end of this session, you will be familiar with:

  • selecting databases
  • omni and interlibrary loan options
  • zotero citation manager
  • free research tools (connected papers & others)
  • google scholar - pros and cons
  • lakehead knowledge commons & finding theses and dissertations

this session will be held online via zoom. a confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

phd (forest science) dissertation defence - haley macleod

event date: 
wednesday, january 31, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm est
event location: 
zoom and atac1006
event contact name: 
eva scollie
event contact e-mail: 

phd (forest science) dissertation defence

haley macleod

“understanding drivers and correlates of fish productivity: finding optimal indicators in freshwater fishes”
wednesday, jan. 31, 9 a.m. 
atac 1006

everyone is welcome to attend.

zoom
https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/97076532780?pwd=egy5vlj2yne1v1fxc1p4qxzxrwr0qt09

department of biology msc thesis proposal - rishnika boteju

event date: 
friday, february 2, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am est
event location: 
cb 4058
event contact name: 
heather suslyk
event contact e-mail: 

title: "overexpression, characterization, and direct evolution of polyphenol oxidase from serratia quinivorans aorb19 and its potential applications in lignin degradation"

supervisory committee:
dr. wensheng qin (supervisor)
dr. michael campbell
dr. kam leung

all are invited to attend.

biology seminar series presents dr. henry fell

event date: 
friday, february 9, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm est
event location: 
cb 3013 or zoom
event contact name: 
heather suslyk
event contact e-mail: 

speaker: dr. henry fell, postdoctoral researcher, university of nottingham
title: understanding plague’s niche
host: dr. adam algar
please join dr. fell in cb 3013 in thunder bay, or connect via zoom

all are welcome. please contact biology@lakeheadu.ca for the meeting id and password.

introduction to library research services & collections

event date: 
tuesday, february 6, 2024 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm est
event location: 
chancellor paterson library
event contact name: 
chris tomasini
event contact e-mail: 

this workshop will introduce you to lakehead's omni search system, and other resource tools which will help fulfill your research needs at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . after attending this workshop, you will be able to:

  • find books on your topic, and request books from other ontario universities
  • find peer reviewed scholarly articles
  • seek further assistance from the library

this session will be held online via zoom. a confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

research in archives workshop

event date: 
wednesday, february 7, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm est
event location: 
virtual
event contact name: 
sara janes
event contact e-mail: 

in this two-hour workshop we will explore digital collections of original documents. we will discuss the creation, selection, and preservation of archival records, and how you can read, ask questions of, and understand them in context. we will be exploring 19th and 20th canadian and american history sources, though with advance notice the workshop can be modified to meet other particular interests. this workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about conducting archival research. (a larger screen, rather than a phone or tablet, is recommended if possible.)

by attending this workshop you will:

  • understand how archival documents are preserved, digitized, and shared with the public;
  • be able to locate digital archival collections relevant to your research;
  • have practiced reading and discussing original documents

citation management using zotero: research made easy

event date: 
wednesday, february 7, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm est
event location: 
virtual
event contact name: 
chris tomasini
event contact e-mail: 

zotero is a free and convenient tool that can be used to help you manage information for your research, insert citations into your writing and easily create bibliographies. this session will provide an overview of how zotero can support your work throughout the research process, with hands-on opportunities to practice using the tool.

after attending this workshop, you will have learned how to use zotero to:

  • save time with the research process
  • create better citations and bibliographies
  • organize all the books / articles you find during the research process
  • use advanced features in zotero

this session will be held online via zoom. a confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

graduate student research strategies

event date: 
thursday, february 8, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm est
event location: 
virtual
event contact name: 
chris tomasini
event contact e-mail: 

during this 60 minute session, we will introduce you to a variety of research strategies and library tools, to help you succeed with graduate level research at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . by the end of this session, you will be familiar with:

  • selecting databases
  • omni and interlibrary loan options
  • zotero citation manager
  • free research tools (connected papers and others)
  • google scholar - pros and cons
  • lakehead knowledge commons and finding theses and dissertations

this session will be held online via zoom. a confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

register here: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3774777

supporting patients who identify as 2spirit-lgbtq+ who could benefit from a palliative approach to care with elder albert mcleod

event date: 
wednesday, february 21, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm est
event location: 
zoom
event contact name: 
may remenda
event contact e-mail: 

join us for our next palliative care echo lunch & learn series as elder albert discusses how healthcare providers can best support patients who identify as 2slgbtq+ who have a life-limiting illness. albert will give you the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of more nuanced, inclusive palliative care.

register here: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tjmucecgrtivetyaiemeust3tm1uh...

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