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Search Like a Scholar: How to Find What You Need (Without Google or ChatGPT)

Search Like a Scholar: How to Find What You Need (Without Google or ChatGPT) In-Person

Duration: 30 minutes 
Location: i-Zone, Glucksman Library 

Need to find high-quality sources for your assignments—but not sure how to find information apart from Google or AI tools? This quick session will show you how to search smarter using the library’s academic databases and journals. 

Join us to learn how to: 

  • Identify the best keywords and synonyms to improve your search 

  • Use Boolean search techniques to get better results 

  • Navigate and search UL’s library databases with confidence 

  • Critically evaluate the sources you find 

By the end of this session, you’ll know how to access the right academic databases in the library for your course, build effective searches, and find reliable academic sources that will boost your assignments. 

No need to register; just come along to the iZone 

📅 Facilitated by John O Donnell, Library Assistant, Learning & Engagement  

Date:
Thursday, October 9, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:00 - 12:30
Time Zone:
UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)

Registration is required. There are 25 seats available.

Event Organizer

John O'Donnell

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