Research Data Services & Graduate Student Welcome

 

Start Your Semester Strong with Support from Research Data Services

By: Professor Samah Alshrief, Ph.D. – Research Data Specialist

Welcome, Graduate Students,

As the new semester begins, whether you’re just beginning your graduate journey or returning for another year, Research Data Services is excited to support you every step of the way. We understand that conducting research and data analysis can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Research Data Services at Walsh Library’s is here to ensure that your research experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Research Data Services offers a wide range of comprehensive workshops and software training sessions covering both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Additionally, we provide personalized, one-on-one consultations to assist you with every aspect of your research project from finding the right resources and articles for your literature review to data collection, analysis, and interpreting your results. Research Data Services should be one of your main stops during your time in graduate school. Be sure to check out the list of our upcoming classes and take advantage of the support available to you.

Best wishes for a successful semester!

 

 

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Semester!

The University Libraries is excited to host our student body along with faculty and all who have an interest in our information-based resources.  It is always a pleasure to announce our many services and by way of a general introduction we also offer many different research tools that can be of help as the semester moves forward.

From your starting point on the University Libraries Homepage there are several options under the “About,” “Find,” “Research Help,” and “Services” drop down menu headings that can be chosen including our Library Hours, Library Maps, and the ability to Contact Us directly  regarding any question either on-site, on-line, or off-campus alike.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We welcome your visitation in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Best wishes for the Fall Term!

 

On-Site & Off-Site Summer Highlights

Congratulations to each of our students and faculty for completing the Spring semester!

For those who are continuing their education, or otherwise involved with instruction over the Summer, the University Libraries will remain open and continue to offer various learning and support opportunities that arise in the near future.

  • History Department Exhibits

We are always happy to host student scholarship intiatives. With this in mind, History Department faculty Dr. Kirsten Schultz and Dr. Anne Giblin Gedacht who provided their students with the opportunity not only to learn through classroom assignments, but also display their excellent work in two different displays located on the second floor of Walsh Library. These exhibits include information about various reference materials used in the course of their research efforts.

Dr. Giblin Gedacht taught the course: “History of Food,” and the results show a vibrant approach to the value of cuisine and its place in specific cultures worldwide.

Dr. Kirsten Schultz taught the course: “Introduction to Latin American Studies,” and this class offered various book titles of note which highlighted their respective knowledge on detailed aspects associated with this region.

  • Leisure Reading

The University Libraries has created a Leisure Collection of readings that showcases several interesting and inspirational titles. These books can be found in the Reference Section, located on the Second Floor of Walsh Library. An introduction about this initiative can be found here along with a link to our SHU Search Book Catalog featuring print titles that can be checked out and will be ideal for vacation reading.

  • Off-Campus Access

Our electronic resources are available 24/7 and 365 days a year for the Seton Hall community via our Off-Campus Access Site.

  • On-Campus Visitation – Summer Hours

Our electronic and print resources are also available to those who visit the University Libraries during our Hours of Operation over the Summer months.

Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Deadlines for Spring Semester – University Libraries Support

With the end of the Spring Semester fast approaching, the University Libraries is active in supporting your respective deadlines for semester ending papers, projects, and providing space for study on final exams among other relevant services . . .

*  For graduate students this includes assistance with the submission of their respective Thesis or Dissertation

*  Our new self-service Book a Study Space

*  We are here to help with resource assistance on beginning and final project issues alike through our Book a Reference Appointment

*   Borrow, Return, Renew Books and additional resources.

*   Library Hours during the Spring 2024 Semester.

Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Irish Republic Anniversary – Commemorative Resources & Starting Your Research

April of 2024 marks the 75th anniversary when the Republic of Ireland was officially established. This celebration is one where individuals can take the opportunity to explore various aspects of Irish History before and after 1949. The influence of on the world through thousands of unique resources available to our research community.

A helpful introductory site which also provides advanced resources under various subject headings is our Ireland & American Irish Studies Library Guide that contains general and specific information leads and links to help you find relevant reference materials via a single centralized location.

Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

The Women’s Network of Seton Hall Gala

Join the Women’s Network-SHU at our FIRST Mocktails Gala! This event will take place on Saturday, April 27th at 5:00 p.m. in the Chancellor’s Suite of the University Center. This is their largest event yet, and all are welcome. Enjoy a night of dancing, food, and celebrating ambitious women here as Seton Hall. Chat with professors, staff, and industry leaders, and bring your friends!

Tickets cost $10 apiece and all proceeds will be donated to Best Buddies International, a non-profit dedicated to bettering the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It will be a night full of fun and celebration as TWN reflects on our semester and says goodbye to our President!

For more information, please feel free to reach out to The Women’s Network of Seton Hall University for more information.

Petershiem Academic Expo & University Libraries Involvement

The annual Seton Hall University Petersheim Academic Exposition will take place campus-wide between Monday, April 22nd through Saturday, April 27th, 2024. There will be several detailed and intellectually concentrated presentations during this week. Included within the schedule are various sessions that will feature themes and representation provided by the University Libraries. Individual events are highlighted below . . .

Monday, April 22, 2024

OGRS Research Grant Series: Proposals 101
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso
10 – 11:30 a.m. or 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
The Office of Grants and Research (OGRS) is pleased to organize a series of talks to help faculty understand and navigate the different phases of research grants. Faculty will have the opportunity to learn the different tools available to submit competitive proposals and the different reports, forms, and compliance regulations that must be followed to satisfy the sponsor’s and Seton Hall University requirements. View more information »

2024 Petersheim Academic Exposition Opening Ceremony and Keynote Lecture
Organizers: Sulie L. Chang, Jose L. Lopez
Noon – 2 p.m.  | Bethany Hall, Rooms B and C and Virtual (Click here to view the event)

  • Welcome Address from Erik Lillquist, J.D., Interim Provost, Seton Hall University
  • Keynote Speaker and Lecture: Katia Passerini, Ph.D., Interim President, Seton Hall University , titled “The Importance of Multidisciplinary Research in the Arts, Humanities and Sciences: An International Perspective.”
  • Certificate Ceremony for participants in the BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium

    Attendees will receive a complimentary lunch following the event; however, pre-registration is required.     Register to save your seat »

Silver Anniversary Commemoration of Catholic Studies Program/Department
Organizer: Alan Delozier
4 – 5: 30 p.m. | Walsh Library, Common Area and Virtual (Click here to join the event)
In honor of this milestone, Catholic Studies acknowledges the collective achievements of those associated with this academic program, highlighting a significant success story. Faculty members affiliated with the program have developed an effective and dynamic curriculum grounded in Catholic-centered pedagogy. During the Petersheim Expo, presentations will offer historical insights and showcase specific examples of the course content provided to the Seton Hall community.

Panelists include:

  • Ines Murzaku, Overview
  • Alan Delozier, Historical Overview of the Department
  • Ines Murzaku and Joseph Rice, Catholic Studies Commemorative Volume
  • Dawn Apgar, Catholic Social Thought in Action: Social Work
  • Jessica Vital, “Fresh Perspectives: Insights from New Students Minoring in the Program”
  • Nimmy Roy, Poster on Catholic Studies
  • Forrest Pritchett, Inter-Departmental Collaborations
  • Ines Murzaku,  Final Thoughts

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

OGRS Research Grant Series: Cayuse Training
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso
10 – 11:30 a.m. or 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
The Office of Grants and Research (OGRS) is pleased to organize a series of talks to help faculty understand and navigate the different phases of research grants. Faculty will have the opportunity to learn the different tools available to submit competitive proposals and the different reports, forms, and compliance regulations that must be followed to satisfy the sponsor’s and Seton Hall University requirements. View more information »

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Stanley Jaki International Congress
Organizer: Gloria Aroneo; Father Joseph Laracy
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Bethany Hall, Room A
The Department of Physics and the Department of Catholic Studies, as well as Immaculate Seminary School of Theology, in collaboration with the Stanley Jaki Foundation, are pleased to host the 2024 Stanley Jaki International Congress.

This conference marks the centenary of Father Stanley Jaki’s birth on August 17, 1924, and will be held on April 24, 2024, at Seton Hall University. The event follows the successful inaugural 2015 Stanley Jaki International Conference.

Faculty Research Showcase 
Organizer: Norma Rubio
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Walsh Library, Beck Rooms
What Great Minds Can Do! From creating innovative ways to teach by developing new curriculum to trying to find new options to cure diseases, or to analyze data to see the effect and changes on society, Seton Hall multidisciplinary research is vibrant, exciting and inspiring. This event will showcase research addressing the challenging problems that we as a society living on this planet may be facing. Please join us and see the new discoveries!

Time Machines: Original Archival Research Projects of 2023-24
Organizer: Sarah Ponichtera
2 – 4 p.m. | Silent Study Room, Walsh Library (First Floor)
This panel discussion will showcase the results of the Time Machines projects, where five undergraduate students conducted research in Seton Hall’s collections to support creative and academic projects.  Students will present their research and their results, and attendees will have the opportunity to see the historical materials used in their projects.

The event will also incorporate faculty from different disciplines working in archives.  They will share their experience and their projects, finding common ground in the archival research experience across disciplinary boundaries. Archival projects such as digitizing endangered collections and creating digital repositories will be included alongside research projects.

OGRS Research Grant Series: Compliance
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso
10 – 11:30 a.m. or 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
The Office of Grants and Research (OGRS) is pleased to organize a series of talks to help faculty understand and navigate the different phases of research grants. Faculty will have the opportunity to learn the different tools available to submit competitive proposals and the different reports, forms and compliance regulations that must be followed to satisfy the sponsor’s and Seton Hall University requirements. View more information »

Friday, April 26, 2024

OGRS Research Grant Series: Awards 101
Organizers: Norma Rubio; Maria Alonso
10 – 11:30 a.m. or 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Walsh Library, Silent Study Room
The Office of Grants and Research (OGRS) is pleased to organize a series of talks to help faculty understand and navigate the different phases of research grants. Faculty will have the opportunity to learn the different tools available to submit competitive proposals and the different reports, forms and compliance regulations that must be followed to satisfy the sponsor’s and Seton Hall University requirements. View more information »

2024 Petersheim Academic Exposition Closing Celebration and Awards Ceremony
Organizer: Edward Tall
3:30 – 5 p.m. | McNulty Hall, Amphitheater and Virtual (Click here to view the event)
The formal close to our week of events, featuing a keynote lecture from  alumna Lori Zerrusen, B.S.W., M.S.W., L.S.W. , titled “My Journey to Petersheim and Beyond.”

In addition, here is a full list of all presentations that will occur during the Petersheim Academic Exposition

Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

The Value of Copyright & University Libraries Resources

The University Libraries are always looking to support student writers and assisting with their research needs. Therefore, knowing copyright limits in relation to usage of previously published works is an important consideration when quotes are reproduced. A specialized Library Guide has been produced to help students of all levels learn more about the importance of Copyright Law.

 

Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Graduate Studies & University Libraries Resources

The University Libraries is pleased to help all individuals on campus, including our graduate students find what they need to succeed academically. Along with basic introductory tools, we consistently offer graduate-specific resources to aid all aspects of your search for relevant information leads. This includes, but is not limited to the following services:

  • Scheduling One-on-One Research Consultations
  • Booking Study Space
  • Silent Study Floors
  • Data Citation Assistance
  • Data Management Plans
  • Interpretation of SPSS Statistical Reports
  • Copyright
  • Dissertation/Thesis Submission
  • Connecting From Off-Campus

You can learn more about these services and have full access to this specialized web page here.

Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Undergraduate History Internship Opportunity: Fall 2024

Student Opportunity: Seton Hall Archives & Special Collections Internship

Level: Undergraduate (Two positions available)

Mentor: Quinn Christie, Public Services Archivist

Project:

The student with an interest in archives will learn modern archival best practices, including physical rehousing, metadata description, and digitization.

The student will work under the Public Services Archivist on various tasks which may potentially include:

· Applying arrangement and rehousing best practices

· Working with a variety of format types and applying skills based on need of item

· Describing collections in ArchivesSpace and applying controlled vocabulary

· Flagging items in poor condition and creating unique housings for certain materials

· Digitizing materials for use in a digital exhibit

Learning Outcomes:

The student will learn:

· The benefits of item rehousing and recognizing common agents of decay

· To act on appraisal decisions and ethically dispose of archival materials

· To apply best practices for storing, describing, and digitizing materials

· About principles of digital curation and the production of digital exhibits

· About theory related to archival arrangement and description

Daily Work Schedule: flexible during 9-5, M-F schedule

To apply: Please send a resume and brief cover letter addressing your interest in the position to quinn.christie@shu.edu.

Please note: Registration in HIST 4710 is required for this internship. Contact Sara Fieldston to register for this course. Email: sara.fieldston@shu.edu

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