Register for Webinar Series on Academic Research Tools

Five virtual sessions will equip librarians with strategies to support teens in their research

The NJ State Library is sponsoring a five-part series of virtual sessions of one hour in length to equip librarians with the essential tools and strategies to support teens’ skills in conducting academic research. The series will be facilitated by Christine Jansen, Research and Instruction Librarian at Fairleigh Dickinson University and moderated by Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist, NJ State Library.

The sessions that will be offered are:

Session #1: The Research Process.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.

View a complete description of the session and register.

Session #2: Researching Career & College Prep.  

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.

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Session #3: Researching Current Events and Social Issues.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.

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Session #4: Researching with Open Data & Government Sources.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.

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Session #5: Researching with AI Tools.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 11 a.m. – Noon.

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Questions?

Please contact Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist, NJ State Library, youthservices@njstatelib.org.