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The John B. Coleman Library Academic Integrity Library Online Workshop/Class is a one-hour session taught by the John B. Coleman Library’s Reference and Instruction Librarians who engage in information about PVAMU’s academic dishonesty, academic integrity, and the PVAMU honor codes, along with information about library researching skills, plagiarism, artificial intelligent, ChatGPT and copyright.
This Zoom John B. Coleman Library Reference and Information Services Department online presentation is every Monday night 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm from January 12, 2026 to May 9, 2026. The training will build from the attendees’ personal library research questions, research assignments, and homework assignments. The audience will have the opportunity to engage with the presenter on what are the best methods and practices for finding the resources for your library research papers and projects as the seminar takes part in showcasing the John B. Coleman Library online services, resources, and databases for your research needs.
Presenter: Kimberly M. Gay, Head of Reference and Information Services Department, Academic Reference and Instruction Librarian II kmgay@pvamu.edu
Time and Day: Every Monday, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration Link: >> https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/d5fCkTxQTMSp_yWZyEsPog
In this presentation, we will explore the fundamental principles of conducting business research, including strategies and resources available in the library. There will also be time for questions and answers.
Presenter: Carlene Ussing, Academic Reference and Instruction Librarian I, Business Studies cjussinghowell@pvamu.edu
Time and Day: Every Wednesday, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Registration Link: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/Aq_zjczzQouKJ3TAWO9odg
This presentation will serve to help Students, Faculty, and Staff to do Humanities research using the Library’s catalog and online databases. Topics covered will include library database and catalog searches, interlibrary loan, library services, and Q&A.
Presenter: Jordan Signater, Academic Reference and Instruction Librarian I, Humanities jlsignater@pvamu.edu
Time and Day: Every Monday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Registration Link: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/rr1ivVqjTbaEtk6g4XyGFQ
The philosophy of science research sessions will provide conceptual frameworks for interacting with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research. Using historical and modern examples of exciting scientific concepts, this course will deliver skills needed for basic research principles, finding strong sources, and using the library’s resources to do so. We will strive to uncover aspects of STEM research that have been traditionally overlooked, and give new context for scientific ideas.
Presenter: Ryan Gottlieb, Academic Reference and Instruction Librarian I, STEM
Time and Day: every Thursday 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Registration Link: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/10zUh4q6TlG8nmqcjv_5mg
This presentation will showcase the College of Nursing Library’s resources. Topics covered will include database searching, access to the library’s extensive online collection of materials, and highlight online navigation. Attendees will have an opportunity to share their own research questions and receive research recommendations in real time during the session.
Presenter: Maria Walker, Academic Reference and Instruction Librarian I, College of Nursing mdwalker@pvamu.edu
Time and Day: Every Wednesday: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Registration Link: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/mHUrHtQmRa-s6Rm-1nPPwA
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