Library Workshops for Success: Pro-tips for Finding Sources
Library
In this workshop, you will learn to:
Choose specific terms and library tools in order to search more effectively
, Use advanced search strategies in order to find sources in a database
, Identify and use the information in search tool records to determine relevancy to a research topic
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This library workshop will be delivered synchronously via Zoom. Students will receive email invitations with Zoom information for the workshop. Deadline to register for workshops is the day of the workshop.
About Workshops for Success: A collaboration between The Learning Center, Library, Transfer Center, and Career Center, the Workshops for Success Series advances students’ academic and critical thinking skills now, upon transfer, and into the “real world.” Consult the GCC Calendar and select "Workshops for Success" for a complete list of workshops.
Organization: Library. Registration Link: https://campusguides.glendale.edu/library/instruction/libraryworkshops.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Zoom.
Learning Center Workshops for Success: Five Essay Fixes to Get You from a C to an A
Learning Center
Students will be introduced to common writing problems that dramatically impact student success in writing courses.
To learn more about this workshop, click here for an outline.
Students must register for workshops at least one hour before the start of each workshop. Instructions to join via Zoom will be emailed to registered students approximately one hour before the workshop begins.
The Learning Center also offers other free services including free tutoring.
About Workshops for Success: A collaboration between The Learning Center, Library, Transfer Center, and Career Center, the Workshops for Success Series advances students’ academic and critical thinking skills now, upon transfer, and into the “real world.” Consult the GCC Calendar and select "Workshops for Success" for a complete list of workshops.
Organization: Learning Center. Instructor: shants@glendale.edu. Web Site: https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/learning-center-tutoring/workshop-series. Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B5XzbOfddY. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Shant Shahoian.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.
Career Services Interview Workshop
Career Center
Workshops are on Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to your GCC email the day of.
Register online in MyGCC - Other Services - Workshops - Career Workshops,
ASL interpreters are available upon request.
For information, please email careerservices@glendale.edu.
Organization: Career Center.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.
Zoom.
Learning Center Workshops for Success: Paragraph Development: When Your Professor Writes "More Here"
Learning Center
Learn how to compose paragraphs that expand on ideas meaningfully without resorting to repetition, summary, or assertion.
To learn more about this workshop, click here for an outline.
Students must register for workshops at least one hour before the start of each workshop. Instructions to enroll via Zoom will be emailed to registered students approximately one hour before the workshop begins.
The Learning Center also offers other free services including free tutoring.
About Workshops for Success: A collaboration between The Learning Center, Library, Transfer Center, and Career Center, the Workshops for Success Series advances students’ academic and critical thinking skills now, upon transfer, and into the “real world.” Consult the GCC Calendar and select "Workshops for Success" for a complete list of workshops.
Organization: Learning Center. Instructor: agipp@glendale.edu. Web Site: https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/learning-center-tutoring/workshop-series. Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B5XzbOfddY. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Ashley Gipp.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.
Introduction to the Library Canvas Workshop
Library
Library workshops will be delivered asynchronously via Canvas. Students have one week from the start of the workshop to complete activities in Canvas. The content of the workshop takes about one hour.
In the Introduction to the Library Workshop, you will learn:
Video introduction to GCC Library’s resources and services, followed by listening comprehension questions and discussion
, Guided practice using GCC Library’s online catalog and one of the article databases.
Organization: Library. Registration Link: https://campusguides.glendale.edu/library/instruction/libraryworkshops.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:59 PM.
Canvas.
Learning Center Workshops for Success: MLA & APA Documentation: Why? When? How?
Learning Center
Learn about stylistic requirements and citation guidelines mandated by the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association.
To learn more about this workshop, click here for an outline.
Students must register for workshops at least one hour before the start of each workshop. Instructions to enroll via Zoom will be emailed to registered students approximately one hour before the workshop begins.
The Learning Center also offers other free services including free tutoring.
About Workshops for Success: A collaboration between The Learning Center, Library, Transfer Center, and Career Center, the Workshops for Success Series advances students’ academic and critical thinking skills now, upon transfer, and into the “real world.” Consult the GCC Calendar and select "Workshops for Success" for a complete list of workshops.
Organization: Learning Center. Instructor: agipp@glendale.edu. Web Site: https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/learning-center-tutoring/workshop-series. Registration Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B5XzbOfddY. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Ashley Gipp.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Zoom.
Library Workshops for Success: Information Honor Code
Library
In this workshop, you will learn to:
Describe the ethical & legal standards underlying the use of information in college, the workplace, and on the Internet
, Use citation and attribution to give credit to the ideas and work of others
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This library workshop will be delivered synchronously via Zoom. Students will receive email invitations with Zoom information for the workshop. Deadline to register for workshops is the day of the workshop.
About Workshops for Success: A collaboration between The Learning Center, Library, Transfer Center, and Career Center, the Workshops for Success Series advances students’ academic and critical thinking skills now, upon transfer, and into the “real world.” Consult the GCC Calendar and select "Workshops for Success" for a complete list of workshops.
Organization: Library. Registration Link: https://campusguides.glendale.edu/library/instruction/libraryworkshops.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Zoom.
Library Workshops for Success: OneSearch for Books & Articles Canvas Workshop
Library
Library workshops will be delivered asynchronously via Canvas. Students have one week from the start of the workshop to complete activities in Canvas. The content of the workshop takes about one hour.
In the OneSearch for Books & Articles Workshop, you will learn:
Be introduced to a discovery tool that searches for books and articles in a single search.
, Design and perform search strategies by brainstorming keywords, refining search terms, and using advanced limiters to filter results
, Critically assess sources for relevance, considering subject terms and/or abstracts.
Organization: Library. Registration Link: https://campusguides.glendale.edu/library/instruction/libraryworkshops.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00 AM.
Canvas.
Career Services Resume Workshop
Career Center
Workshops are on Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to your GCC email the day of.
Register online in MyGCC - Other Services - Workshops - Career Workshops,
ASL interpreters are available upon request.
For information, please email careerservices@glendale.edu.
Organization: Career Center.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.
Zoom.
Library Workshops for Success: Using Peer-Reviewed Sources
Library
In this workshop, you will learn to:
Differentiate between popular and peer-reviewed sources.
, Use the ProQuest database to locate a peer-reviewed article.
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This library workshop will be delivered synchronously via Zoom. Students will receive email invitations with Zoom information for the workshop. Deadline to register for workshops is the day of the workshop.
About Workshops for Success: A collaboration between The Learning Center, Library, Transfer Center, and Career Center, the Workshops for Success Series advances students’ academic and critical thinking skills now, upon transfer, and into the “real world.” Consult the GCC Calendar and select "Workshops for Success" for a complete list of workshops.
Organization: Library. Registration Link: https://campusguides.glendale.edu/library/instruction/libraryworkshops.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Zoom.
Research Questions Library Workshop
Library
This library workshop will be delivered synchronously via Zoom. Students will receive email invitations with Zoom information for the workshop. Deadline to register for workshops is the day of the workshop.
In this Research Questions Workshop, you will:
articulate the needs and scope of research, such as deadlines, source types, citation style, and other project requirements
formulate a research question to guide inquiry
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About Workshops for Success: A collaboration between The Learning Center, Library, Transfer Center, and Career Center, the Workshops for Success Series advances students’ academic and critical thinking skills now, upon transfer, and into the “real world.” Consult the GCC Calendar and select "Workshops for Success" for a complete list of workshops.
Organization: Library. Registration Link: https://campusguides.glendale.edu/library/instruction/libraryworkshops.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Zoom.