Research Essentials

Library Workshop: Focus on PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES (Bronxville)
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.    
Location: Bronxville Campus - Kelly 033 
Description: In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of using PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES to navigate, search, and utilize the psychology literature. No RSVP is required.

Library workshop: End of term Library Pop-in (Bronxville)
Date: Tuesday, December 2
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Bronxville Campus - Kelly 033   
Description: Librarians will be available to assist you with end of term projects.  Puzzles and crafts will be available for anyone needing a creativity break. No RSVP is required

Library workshop: End of term Library Pop-in  (New Rochelle)
Date: Thursday, December 4
Time: Noon - 12:45 p.m. 
Location: Ryan Classroom 201  
Description: Librarians will be available to assist you with end of term projects.  Puzzles and crafts will be available for anyone needing a creativity break. No RSVP is Required

Library workshop: End of term Library Pop-in  (Bronxville)
Date: Thursday, December 4 
Time: Noon -  1 p.m.
Location: Bronxville Campus - Kelly 033
Description: Librarians will be available to assist you with end of term projects.  Puzzles and crafts will be available for anyone needing a creativity break. No RSVP is required

Introduction to Library Services and Resources  (Bronxville)
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Bronxville Campus – Kelly 033
Description: An introduction to the Iona Libraries and the services it offers. Learn where to find and how to use databases and other resources to conduct research. No RSVP is required.

Introduction to Library Services and Resources (New Rochelle)
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ryan Library Classroom 201
Description: An introduction to the Iona Libraries and the services it offers. Learn where to find and how to use databases and other resources to conduct research. No RSVP is required.

Introduction to Library Services and Resources (New Rochelle)
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Ryan Library Classroom 201 
Description: An introduction to the Iona Libraries and the services it offers. Learn where to find and how to use databases and other resources to conduct research. No RSVP is required.

Introduction to Library Services and Resources (Bronxville)
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Bronxville Campus – Kelly 033
Description: An introduction to the Iona Libraries and the services it offers. Learn where to find and how to use databases and other resources to conduct research. No RSVP is required.

Introduction to Company Research (New Rochelle)
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lapenta School of Business Classroom 102
Description: Join us to learn about resources and strategies to use to research a company for a class or to prepare for an interview. No RSVP is required.

Focus on CINAHL  (Bronxville)
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Bronxville Campus – Kelly 033
Description: In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of using CINAHL to navigate, search, and utilize the nursing and allied health literature. No RSVP is required.

Introduction to Annotated Bibliographies (New Rochelle)
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Ryan Library Classroom 201 
Description: Do you need pointers on creating an annotated bibliography? Learn the differences between a summative and an evaluative annotation and create an annotated bibliographic entry for a short sample research article. Participants will discuss the possibilities and risks of using AI to create your annotated bibliography. No RSVP is required.

Focus on PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES (Bronxville)
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Bronxville Campus – Kelly 033
Description: In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of using PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES to navigate, search, and utilize the psychology literature. No RSVP is required.

Research Databases and AI (New Rochelle)
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ryan Library Classroom 201 
Description: This session will cover AI-powered tools available within research databases. Learn how and when to use these tools for research. No RSVP is required.

Introduction to Statista (New Rochelle)
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lapenta School of Business Classroom 102
Description: Do you have an assignment that requires statistics? Statista gathers statistical information from market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources. Participants will learn to navigate the Statista platform, their Research AI tool, download infographics, and create citations. No RSVP is required.

Research and Citations with RefWorks (New Rochelle)
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Ryan Library Classroom 201
Description: Learn how to gather and organize your research using RefWorks. RefWorks is a tool that can be used to create citations for your papers in MLA, APA, Chicago, or ACS format. This workshop will also cover how to cite and share AI-generated content. No RSVP is required.

Spotlight on Graphic Novels  (New Rochelle)
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ryan Library Classroom 201
Description:  No RSVP is required.

Research After Graduation  (Bronxville)
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Bronxville Campus – Kelly 033
Description: This workshop will provide an overview of how to conduct research when you are no longer enrolled in classes. We'll explore strategies for conducting research when you no longer have access to Iona databases and resources. No RSVP is required.

Research After Graduation (New Rochelle) 
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ryan Library  Classroom 201
Description: This workshop will provide an overview of how to conduct research when you are no longer enrolled in classes. We'll explore strategies for conducting research when you no longer have access to Iona databases and resources. No RSVP is required.