The North South University (NSU) Library is dedicated to fostering a culture of academic and research excellence within the university community. As a cornerstone of NSU’s mission to be a “Center of Excellence in Higher Education,” the library provides a dynamic range of training programs and workshops designed to enhance the research, teaching, and learning capabilities of faculty, students, and researchers.
These training initiatives focus on equipping participants with essential skills to navigate and utilize sophisticated research tools, access quality online resources, and adopt best practices in scholarly communication. By offering personalized support, hands-on workshops, and expert guidance, the NSU Library ensures that researchers are well-prepared to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive and complex global research environment.
Research Community
Currently, the NSU Library provides research support in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and IQAC. Additionally, NSU Library is in the process of increasing this partnership and more collaboration with the deans of several schools, head/chair of the academic departments, faculty and research students of NSU, and other academic/research institutes. The Library can provide services in defining and specifying the need for information resources, effectively finding, locating, and critically assessing required information, managing and interpreting, and legal use of information. NSU Library arranges training/workshops or individual appointments with the NSU Library research support team for faculty and research students.
Training Offered
The Library has a subscription to various quality online databases and several research tools. As this is not possible to acquire all the skills without proper knowledge sharing and hands-on training, and additionally, the information need and information-seeking behavior also varied due to the change of the context, NSU Library is currently offering a number of training/workshops to the NSU research community.
- Hands-on Workshop on NSU Library subscribed research Tools, i.e.-
- Scopus
- OpenAthens
- Mendeley
- Turnitin
- Grammarly
- Authors profile/researchers ID
- Systematic search techniques and strategies
- Citation style and format
- Manage your references using EndNote Basic/Zotero
- Evaluate information sources
- Ethical use of information/how to avoid plagiarism
- Scholarly writing & intellectual ethics
- Subject/discipline-based e-resource (know your online resources)
- Identifying high-impact journals and research trends
- Bibliography services.
On-Demand Training and Workshops at NSU Library
The North South University (NSU) Library takes pride in supporting the academic and research needs of its community through tailored in-person, on-demand training programs and workshops. These sessions are designed to equip NSU students, faculty members, and researchers with the skills and tools necessary for effective research, resource management, and academic excellence.
What We Offer
NSU Library provides a range of hands-on training sessions and workshops that address the unique needs of participants. Faculty members are encouraged to request customized training sessions for their students, teaching assistants, and research assistants, ensuring the content is relevant and impactful.
Our training offerings include:
A. Research Tools and Resources
- Scopus: Learn how to access peer-reviewed literature and analyze research metrics.
- OpenAthens: Simplify access to multiple online resources with a single login.
- Mendeley: Manage references, collaborate with peers, and organize research papers.
- Turnitin: Ensure originality and prevent plagiarism in academic writing.
- Grammarly: Improve the quality and clarity of academic and professional writing.
B. Research Techniques and Skills
- Systematic Search Techniques and Strategies: Master effective methods to conduct comprehensive literature reviews.
- Citation Styles and Formats: Gain expertise in referencing using various citation styles.
- Reference Management: Learn to organize and manage citations with tools like Mendeley, EndNote Basic, and Zotero.
- Evaluation of Information Sources: Understand how to critically assess the quality and credibility of resources.
C. Ethical and Scholarly Practices
- Ethical Use of Information: Learn how to avoid plagiarism and adhere to intellectual property laws.
- Scholarly Writing and Intellectual Ethics: Develop skills for producing high-quality, ethical academic writing.
D. Discipline-Specific Training
- Subject/Discipline-Based E-Resources: Discover online resources tailored to specific fields of study.
- Identifying High-Impact Journals: Learn how to select reputable journals for publication and explore current research trends.
- Bibliography Services: Receive assistance in compiling and organizing bibliographies for research projects.
The North South University (NSU) Library is dedicated to helping students build strong research skills and develop information literacy for academic success. In addition to our regular workshops, we are pleased to offer customized library instruction sessions tailored to meet the unique needs of your course, assignment, subject area, or research practice.
These sessions are designed to give students hands-on experience with essential tools and resources, empowering them to conduct high-quality research and apply academic best practices with confidence.
Commonly Requested Topics
Our customized sessions often include the following areas:
- Database search techniques and strategies
- Reference and citation management
- APA citation style for academic writing
- Academic integrity and plagiarism prevention
- Using Scopus for literature searches and review
- Scholarly resources in open-access databases
Why Request a Customized Session?
Customized literacy sessions provide faculty with the opportunity to integrate essential research and information skills directly into their teaching. By aligning with the specific needs of a course, assignment, or subject area, these sessions ensure that students receive targeted guidance relevant to their academic work. Students benefit from practical, hands-on training that helps them conduct effective literature searches, manage references, and apply proper citation styles in their writing. At the same time, faculty members can reinforce the importance of academic integrity and scholarly practices by incorporating library expertise into their curriculum. These sessions not only strengthen students’ academic performance but also prepare them with lifelong skills for responsible and effective research.
How to Schedule
Faculty members are invited to request a session that best fits their teaching goals and students’ academic needs.
To schedule a customized literacy session or to learn more, please contact the NSU Librarian at librarian@northsouth.edu
or call Ext: 1351.
Together, we can support students in becoming confident, responsible, and skilled researchers.
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