McGoogan Library is excited to announce our Spring 2026 McGoogan Sessions schedule. Choose from six options, led by our experienced library faculty, designed to equip you with essential research skills and resources.
Upcoming Schedule
Types of Literature Reviews
Tues, February 24 from 1:00-2:00pm
Learn about the different types of literature reviews, how to choose the right one for your research (e.g., scoping vs. systematic vs. rapid) and understand the key features that distinguish each review. Register to attend via Zoom link
AI Literacy for Current and Future Healthcare Providers
Tues, March 3 from 1:00-2:30pm
This session will cover types of AI, effective use of GenAI tools, critical appraisal of GenAI outputs, and the ethical issues regarding GenAI in academic and scholarly work. Register to attend via Zoom link
Systematic Review Tools
Wed, March 11 from noon-1:00pm
Learn about tools that will help develop and manage your systematic review through each step of the process, including creating a research question, registering protocols, open and fee-based screening tools, and citation management tools. Register to attend via Zoom link
Journal Article Publishing Considerations in an AI and NIH Changing World
Thur, March 26 from noon-1:00pm
Journal article publishing has been disrupted due to the use of generative AI and the changes to the NIH Public Access policy. In this session, learn about these changes, how they affect you, and what may be on the horizon. Register to attend via Zoom link
Getting Started with Zotero
Thur, April 2 from 11:00am-noon
Learn how to get started with the citation manager Zotero and utilize it for your research! In this session, we’ll walk through how to create a Zotero account, set up your Zotero library, import citations from different sources, and utilize the writing tool within Word to insert in-text citations and reference lists while writing. Register to attend via Zoom link
Research Data Lifecycle
Thur, April 9, 2026 from 1:00-2:00pm
Understanding the research data lifecycle can help you save time, protect your work, and make a bigger impact in your field. Starting with your data management and sharing plan (DMP/DMSP), the library can support you through the stages of organizing, preserving, and sharing your data. Register to attend via Zoom link