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RRF 2019

Scholarly resources, services, & technologies for new PhD students

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Overview

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Lecture Forums

30-minute lectures with either a demonstration of a tool or resource, or a presentation of a type of support the Libraries offer.

hands on

Hands-on sessions

30-minute sessions to learn about specific tools and resources, and to get firsthand experience using them.

expo

Expo & tours

Informational fair to meet with experts, set up library accounts, and learn about additional research services at the Libraries. Guided tours will acquaint you with our physical spaces, study rooms, and collections.

plenary

Monday, September 23, 2019

We at Northwestern University Libraries are eager to share with you the ways we stand ready to be your partner in your research — from finding just the right database to making the critical connections that help bring your discoveries to the wider world.

The annual Research Resources Forum is presented in partnership with the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Communication, the Bienen School of Music, the School of Education and Social Policy, and The Graduate School, and is a special introduction to library and information services for incoming doctoral students.

Space is limited. Please register by September 16, 2019.

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Schedule at a Glance

Session Time              Location
Breakfast and Registration 8:30 am 1South, University Library
Keynote

8:45 am –
9:25 am

1South, University Library
Program Sessions 9:30 am – 
12:00 pm
Scheduled in 30 minute blocks in various library locations. See the full schedule.
Lunch + subject librarian meet and greet 12:10 pm –
1:10 pm
1South (lunch provided, RSVP required)
Tours 1:20 pm –
2:00 pm
1South, University Library
Expo 1:20 pm –
2:30 pm
1South, University Library