Author: Tate Penner

Join University Libraries from noon to 1 p.m. March 7 at Ablah Library’s Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online) for a workshop on market research for startups.

Whether you’re in business, arts or any innovative field, you’ll gain valuable skills to analyze trends and competition, boosting your academic projects.

Open to all students — bring your lunch, take a break and learn how to apply market research to your work. Open to all, with no cost to attend.

Discover market trends, identify competitors and define your target market at the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch & Learn from noon to 1 p.m. March 7 at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online).

Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.

Help your students tackle research challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend a workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. March 4 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). With the new attendance tracking system, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever.

AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can streamline research tasks, but they may not always provide accurate information. This workshop will show students how to use these tools effectively while evaluating their limitations, helping instructors guide students towards more reliable research practices.

Got a writing assignment this semester or a literature review? Let University Libraries help you make it easier. You’ll be guided through researching, pulling together different perspectives and presenting your findings, so you can tackle your paper with confidence.

Join a workshop that simplifies the process from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend.

Help your students master the art of crafting a literature review in our upcoming workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend, and with the new attendance tracking system, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever.

Students will explore the steps of conducting thorough research, synthesizing diverse perspectives and effectively presenting findings.

Students can earn $1,000 by sharing how they’ve used University Libraries’ resources — like facilities, librarians or equipment — to support their research or creative projects, even if their project isn’t finished by the submisision deadline.

The Library Research Award recognizes how students utilized library resources during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). It’s simple: students explain how they used library tools and expertise to explore their ideas or tackle assignments. Encourage your students to apply.

Key dates:

• Student application/essay deadline: April 14
• Faculty letter of support deadline: April 16

For questions, email lib.award@wichita.edu.

Have you used University Libraries’ resources — like facilities, librarians or equipment — for your research or creative projects? You could earn $1,000 by sharing your experience — even if your project isn’t finished by the submission deadline.

The Library Research Award recognizes how students, like you, have used library resources during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters).

It’s simple: just explain how the library helped you explore ideas, solve problems, or tackle assignments.

Key Dates:

• Application/essay deadline: April 14
• Faculty letter of support deadline: April 16

Questions? Email lib.award@wichita.edu or visit libraries.wichita.edu/lra/home.

Join University Libraries for a tour of the library at noon Feb. 7 or 3 p.m. Feb. 11.

Explore library spaces like the 24-Hour Study Area, VR Zone, Tech Hub and collaborative work areas and attend an insightful session on navigating the library homepage to access online articles, research sources, streaming content and interlibrary loan services.

Want to earn $1,000 for your research or creative projects? Attend the Library Research Award informational session at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in 125C Ablah Library, Learning Center, to find out how — even if your project isn’t finished application deadline.

Instructors will guide you through the simple application process, share tips for your essay and answer any questions. Plus, you’ll get a head start on applying and increase your chances of winning. For questions, email lib.award@wichita.edu.

Nudge your students to take a tour of Ablah Library at noon Feb. 7 or at 3 p.m. Feb. 11.

Students will explore library spaces like the 24-Hour Study Area, VR Zone, Tech Hub and collaborative work areas, then attend an insightful session on navigating the library homepage to access online articles, research sources, streaming content and interlibrary loan services.

Spread the word to your students about this opportunity to explore the library. Faculty and staff are also welcome.