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PVAMU Academic Affairs- Academic Integrity Library Online Workshops

The Academic Integrity Library Online Course 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 intelligence, ChatGPT, and copyright.

Dates: August 24, 2026, to December 12, 2026

Monday

Instructor: Carlene Ussing - 10:00 am to 11:00 am - register  https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/WFrMtLp5RniY4_PK0vXVDA

Instructor: Kimberly Gay - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm - register https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/aSw1d7LLQceGhSX7PcE66g

Wednesday

Instructor: Megan Cooper - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - register  https://pvpanther.zoom.us/j/84487551496?pwd=Cjj8Yzvkp2ZY8cL6Yb8tizPTD6OsIB.1

Thursday

Instructor: Jordan Signater - 10:00 am to 11:00 am - register  https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/UlT3xMExTOeEG7SXozBQfw

Instructor: Ryan Gottlieb - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm - register  https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/e5h2h5TRQZaGQqqM-Dmj6w

John B. Coleman Library Reference and Information Services Online Library Research Instruction Sessions

Dates: August 24 to December 12, 2026

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 August 24 to December 12, 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 the best methods and practices are for finding the resources for their library research papers and projects, as the seminar takes part in showcasing the John B. Coleman Library online services, resources, and databases for their 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/nJkogUQMQ5yFgxr3s3FxTw

This Zoom John B. Coleman Library Reference and Information Services Department online presentation is every Tuesday 2 pm to 3 pm from August 24 to December 12, 2026. The online training will showcase library resources and services relevant to the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the School of Public and Allied Health. From databases and citation styles to scholarly journals and research proposals, this online class will help with your subject-area data collection and research needs.

Presenter: Kimberly M. Gay, Head of Reference and Information Services Department, Academic Reference and Instruction Librarian II. Subject area Library Liaison to College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the School of Public and Allied Health kmgay@pvamu.edu

Time and Day: Every Thursday, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Registration Link: >> https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/CRJEMtrHT_SKsshJFlRdrw

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, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Registration Link: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/6H92zfDwRqu7Dm9oRZ40QA

This presentation will serve to help Students, Faculty, and Staff 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.

Time and Day: Every Monday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Registration Link: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/ThprDfLURmKQlqazS_lNPg

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/nakt9LJQQ0WbrZtfCCZnWQ

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