The library will be offering guided tours on August 20, August 28, and September 5. Don't miss your chance to learn more about the many library resources and services available to you.

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Finals week is fast approaching, and so are our fun finals week activities! Stop by the library for all of the tools you need to succeed this finals season.

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Don't miss your chance to make some furry friends at the library! Stop by the second floor of the library on Tuesday, May 6; Wednesday, May 7; and Thursday, May 8, from 12:40–2 p.m. to de-stress with therapy dogs. 

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Struggling with writer’s block? Need help editing? Tutors from the Writing Center are available.

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Make an appointment with a librarian today. Librarians offer in-person assistance at the Research Help Desk on the upper level of Galvin Library.

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Galvin Library is partnering with the Chicago Public Library's Bee Branch to host a library card drive on Thursday, April 10, from 1–3 p.m. Register for your free public library card on the library's upper level, right by the stairs. Bring state ID or driver's license with your current address (or a recently postmarked piece of mail or bill with your current address).

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Did you know that the Galvin Library Media Studio (GLaMS) has basic tools for video production, sound recording and editing, and streaming. GLaMS is your place for content creation at Illinois Tech!

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Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are being widely used, but often falsify information (a process known as “hallucinating”). For this reason, many publishers and funders restrict the use of AI. This workshop on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 12:45–1:30 p.m. at the Library Learning Center (Galvin Library lower level) will discuss publisher and funder restrictions, and demonstrate different AI tools and techniques that can be used by researchers.

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This workshop on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 12:45–1:30 p.m. at the Library Learning Center (Galvin Library lower level) will demonstrate the use of research databases (like Web of Science) and the GrantForward funding database to identify potential funding sources for your research.

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Struggling to spot fake news? Want to learn more about mis/disinformation? Our research guide on misinformation can help you navigate facts vs. fiction, and help you identify and avoid misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.

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