Student Success
Whether you're in Charlotte or Richmond, the secret for performing fantastic research at Union Presbyterian Seminary is hacking the inner workings of the Library. This is the secret page that no one discusses. This is where you can find language tutorials, library workshops, and ways to hack your research projects to make them shiny.
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Instructional Services
WriterSpace Lab
Drop-In Help
- Identifying Your Argument
- Weird Grammar Issues
- Scanning a Piece of Text for Style and Voice (Limited to a few paragraphs, not an entire paper!)
- Bibliography Questions
- Online or in the IMS Learning Lab
Writing Workshops
- Learn Pre-Reading Techniques
- Improve Your Note-Taking Skills
- Develop Better Academic Paper Structure
- Find Your "Voice"
- Academic vs. Conversational Styles
- Basics of Draft Revision
- Bibliography Basics
Research and Tech Skills Training
Best for new students, first year students, and those who want some quick refresher tips.
Research
- Evaluating Sources (Bias, Credibility, Diversity, etc.)
- Developing Research Plans
- Turning Research Topics into Research Questions
- Best Practices for Using the Library Catalog
- Pro Tips and Tricks in the Library Databases
- Research Skills Workshops
Technology
- MakerSpace Equipment
- Digitizing Analog Media
- Desktop Publishing
- Formatting in Word and Google Docs
- Audio Editing with Audacity
- Proprietary and Open Source Databases
- Tech Training Workshops (Library Platforms, Databases, Powernotes, Zotero, etc.)
Reference and Interlibrary Loans
Reference & Languages
Best for subject-specific research, Th.M students, D.Min students and Alumni
Language Support
- Translating for Exegesis
- Language Study Questions
Advanced Research
- General Reference Questions
- Biblical Studies
- Developing Detailed Search Strategies
- Constructing a Thesis
- Specifics in Exegesis
- Finding Elusive Sources
- Obtaining Sources from Other Libraries
Mengistu Lemma is a specialist in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. He also reads and speaks several modern languages as well, including Amharic, German, and French. He also acts as the language tutor for the Biblical Studies Department.
Charlotte Library Support
For support specific to the Charlotte library, your first-stop contact is Chris Bates. He can help you with:
- Setting up or troubleshooting your library account if you’re a Charlotte-based student
- Finding resources in the Charlotte library
- How to cite sources and other core research skills
- Printing and other on-site services in the Charlotte library
- Having books from Richmond sent to the Charlotte library
Technical Support Services
Need help?
If you need technical support for library resources, contact or meet with Ryan Douthat.
Ask Ryan about:
- Passwords not working
- Resources not loading properly
- Security Credential Access blocks
- Database Errors
- Catalog Errors
Phone: 804-278-4333
Chat with Ryan