Session 1

Library Workshop Series Orientation/Kickoff

Sunday, October 13th • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Session starts at 1:15 p.m.
Location:  Sacramento Public Library Central Branch, Sacramento Room

• Learn how to find primary & secondary sources using the Sacramento Public Library

• Everyone gets a library card

• Explore the NHD Theme "Breaking Barriers in History"

• Picking a topic/starting your research

Session 2

Student Library Research Open House

Saturday, October 19th • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Drop in anytime during this time
Location:  Sacramento Public Libary (Rancho Cordova)

• Find books, articles, and original historical sources

• Learn how to use databases and digital resources

Session 3

Using Archives Workshop

Saturday, November 2nd • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location:  Sacramento State Special Collections University Archives

• What do you find at an archive?

• Finding and using original historical sources

• Independent inquiry

Session 4

Student Research Open House

Saturday, November 16th • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Drop in anytime during this time

Location:  Sac State Library

• Student research day

• Assistance is available

• Thesis Mini Session

Session 5

Wrap-Up

Sunday, January 12th • 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Location:  Sacramento Public Library Central Branch
                  Sacramento Room

• Project RX – Meet with a volunteer to diagnose the health of your project 

• What’s been accomplished and what needs to be done?

• Support for students at final stage of research