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Online Navigation Help

Monday, March 27, 11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Need help utilizing Canvas, Email, or Zoom? In-person open session to help students utilize these key virtual tools. Will demonstrate for a group or help individually – just stop by!
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How to Access Library Resources

Tuesday, March 28, 1 P.M. – 1:20 P.M.
Get a quick introduction to library resources, including how to access our digital collections, options for delivery, and interlibrary loan services.
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Tips for Virtual Students

Wednesday, March 29, 10 A.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Tips on how to be successful in a virtual classroom. This session will discuss online expectations and strategies for students who are taking classes virtually.
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Tips for Virtual Students

Wednesday, March 29, 7 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Tips on how to be successful in a virtual classroom. This session will discuss online expectations and strategies for students who are taking classes virtually.
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Time Management

Monday, April 3, 12 P.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Discussion of strategies for success during a busy semester. Will review the expectations of college, and will focus on increasing productive time utilization during a semester. Session will run a half hour.
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Taking Notes

Thursday, April 6, 11 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Discussion of some of the most effective notetaking methods and how to use them, as well as how to utilize duel coding / mind maps. Session will run a half hour.
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Let’s Explore! Streaming Videos in the Library

Tuesday, April 11, 11 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Did you know that the library offers free streaming videos? We offer over 58,000 videos that are absolutely free for NTC staff & students to browse and watch! These include professionally produced content on history, art, health, fashion, career success, culture, current issues, photography, video, or even Microsoft Excel! Join a short, virtual demo of two of our best used collections: Films on Demand & LinkedIn Learning.
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Study Strategies

Friday, April 14, 12 P.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Information on developing effective studying strategies for college courses. Session will run a half hour.
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Making Writing Easier: How to Plan a Paper

Tuesday, April 18, 3 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Students who plan their writing produce better quality texts and stress less! Learn some tips and tricks for planning an essay that will reduce your stress, sharpen your focus, and produce a better product.
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Active Reading

Thursday, April 20, 1 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Information on increasing reading comprehension, as well as strategies for increasing retention from written material. Session will run a half hour.
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Evaluating Sources

Monday, May 1, 12 P.M. – 12:30 P.M.
We live in a world full of information sources. Let’s be honest. It can be a little overwhelming and tempting to pick the first “right” source we find. But is it the right one? How can you be sure what you find is accurate? It’s not as hard as you think! Join this workshop to learn how you can successfully evaluate the information you find and determine how credible it is.
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Making Writing Easier: How to Plan a Paper

Tuesday, May 2, 4 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Students who plan their writing produce better quality texts and stress less! Learn some tips and tricks for planning an essay that will reduce your stress, sharpen your focus, and produce a better product.
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APA Bootcamp

Thursday, May 4, 9 A.M. – 9:45 A.M.
Learn the basics of how to cite resources in APA style. Questions welcome!
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Event: Project Party!

Monday, May 8, 11 A.M. – 2 P.M.
The end of the semester is almost here! Time to start wrapping up those course assignments. The Timberwolf Learning Commons is hosting a project party! You can stop by anytime between 11:00am-2:00 pm to join us for snacks and a relaxed place to work on your final projects. Research, writing, and academic coach support staff will be available to help with your questions!
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