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Catalog of training courses


University libraries offer training in research methodology, critical thinking, and various tools (Zotero, etc.).
Are you a teacher who would like your students to benefit from one of the training courses below ? Would you like to set up a customized training course ?
Contact the university library at : bu-formation@ml.u-cergy.fr

This catalog is also available in PDF format.
 
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Bachelor's degree


> Fun discovery of the library : "Oscar needs your help" (1 hour)
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, its collections and the services it offers

> Training in documentary research (1.5 to 2 hours)
Objectives : discover the library, the catalog and the databases

> Zotero (introductory) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Introduction to children's literature (1 hour)
Objectives : learn the basics of the history of children's literature and its different genres, media, and editions.

> Customized training at the request of teachers

 

Master's degree


> Training in documentary research (1.5 to 2 hours)
Objectives : discover the library, the catalog, and the databases

> Zotero (introductory and advanced) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Customized training at the request of teachers
 

Argenteuil site

Bachelor's degree


> Documentary research methodology (4 hours)
Objectives : learn how to find your way around the library, learn how to search in the library catalog, learn how to differentiate between different types of documents, access the necessary information efficiently, learn about the environment and the various services offered by the CY university library network

> Customized training at the request of teachers
 
Cerclades site 


Bachelor's training


> Fun discovery of the library : "Hackquest" (1 hour)
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, its collections, and the services it offers

> Training in documentary research - Department of Literature, History and Geography

In-person and asynchronous training

- Second year : 6 sessions of 1.5 hours (9 hours in total)

Session 1 : Accessing resources (in-person)
Session 2 : Develop research strategy (independently)
Session 3 : Accurately identify the information needs for your research (in-person)
Session 4 : Access documents related to a topic (independently)
Session 5 : Evaluate your sources (independently)
Session 6 : Formatting the bibliography according to the standard (in-person)
Objectives : define your research and topic, access the necessary information efficiently, critically evaluate the information obtained, produced and communicate the results of your information research

- Third year : 6 sessions of 1.5 hours (9 hours in total)

Session 1 : Documentary research and reliability of documents (in-person)
Session 2 : Fake news (independently)
Session 3 : Copyright, plagiarism, quotation (in-person)
Session 4 : Artificial intelligence and documentary research (independently)
Session 5 : Introduction to documentary monitoring (independently)
Session 6 : Zotero (in-person)
Objectives : critically evaluate the information obtained ; define fake news, identify cognitive biases and fallacious arguments ; analyze motivations and issues ; understand the relationship between copyright, plagiarism and citation inside and outside university ; acquire basic knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) ;learn about tools that use AI ; learn the principles of information monitoring, and discover some useful tools for monitoring

> Training in documentary research : Zotero, bibliography (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography 

> Focus on one or more databases (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to use of one or more databases and the resources they offer

> Customized training at the request of teachers

 

Master's Degree


> Training in documentary research : bibliography (Zotero) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Focus on one or more databases (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to use one or more databases and the resources they offer

> Customized training at  the request of teachers

 

Other audiences

> Training for high school students : Documentary research and fake news workshop
Objectives : learn how to use the library's search tool, critically evaluate the information obtained, become aware of fake news, and learn how to spot it more easily

Chênes site


Bachelor's degree


> Fun discovery of the library : "Investigation at the library !" (1 hour)
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, and its collections.


Training courses focused on legal research

> Workshop : 30 minutes to learn everything you need to know about legal research - Individual appointment (30 minutes to 1 hour) (register via this link)
Objectives : learn about specialized legal databases and library tools (catalog and discovery tool) to train yourself in case law, doctrine, and research strategy

> Customized training at the request of teachers


Training in documentary research

> "My Success at CY" Training course - University library Modules (2 hours)
Asynchronous training course for first year IEG undergraduate students.
Documentary research module
Artificial intelligence module
Objectives : to understand the basics of documentary research at university, to useartificial intelligence ethically

> Documentary research : bibliography (Zotero) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Focus on one or more databases (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to use one or more databases and the resources they offer

> Customized training at the request of teachers

 

Master's degree 


Training courses focused on legal research

> Legal research methodology (4 hours)

Upon registration with the academic office

- Session 1 (2 hours). Objectives : optimize your research strategies using library tools and specialized legal resources
- Session 2 (2 hours). Objectives : learn about legal research methodology : documentary resources and information monitoring

> Workshops : 30 minutes to learn everything you need to know about legal research - Individual appointment (30 minutes to 1 hour) (register via this link)
Objectives : learn about specialized legal databases and library tools (catalog and discovery tool) to train yourself in case law, doctrine, and research strategy

> Customized training at the request of teachers


Training in documentary research 

> Documentary research : bibliography (Zotero) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Focus on one or more databases (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to use one or more databases and the resources they offer

> Customized training at the request of teachers
 
Gennevilliers site


Bachelor's Degree


> Fun discovery of the library : "Treasure hunt" (1 hour)
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, its collections, and the services it offers


> Training in documentary research

 - Session 1 – Introduction to documentary research (1 hour 30 minutes)

Objectives: to learn how to search for and select information; to gain an introduction to documentary research methodologies and acquire the associated skills required to apply them
Summary: To quickly familiarise oneself with the premises and services of the Gennevilliers University Library and the CY network. To acquire the information literacy skills required for documentary research. Learn how to develop a search strategy (steps, tools, library catalogue, main databases, key concepts). Develop critical thinking skills and learn to select appropriate documentary resources for a given topic. Practical exercises.

- Session 2 – Advanced documentary research (1 hour 30 minutes)

Objectives : To evaluate, cite and manage information: to develop the skills required to make effective use of documentary resources.
Summary: Analysis of search results (relevance/reliability). Developing a critical eye and choosing the right tools. Citing sources. Understanding and respecting copyright and the principles of intellectual property when using and reusing resources. Identifying instances of plagiarism and learning how to prevent them. An introduction to the Zotero bibliographic management tool. Practical exercises.

- Special session – Focus on the use of AI and AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, etc.) for literature reviews (1 hour–1 hour 30 minutes)

Objectives : To use generative AI as a tool to support literature reviews, by understanding its applications, limitations and best practices for evaluating and utilising information.
Summary : Formulating an effective query (mastering prompting). Understanding the specific features of generative AI for bibliographic research. Assessing the reliability of information. Raising awareness of limitations and impacts (ethics and compliance), intellectual property, etc. Practical exercises: rules of use at CY, prompting, searches, citing AI in an assignment, etc.


> Training on genres in children's literature (2 hours)
Objectives : to learn about the different genres in children's literature (definition, characteristics, etc.)

> Customized training at the request of teachers



Master's degree


> Training in documentary research

- Introduction to documentary research (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn about the library's website and access to remote services, search the library's search engine, search targeted databases, learn about thematic guides and DUMAS, learn how to use Zotero software

- Advanced documentary research : ChatGPT (1 hour)
Objectives : learn best practicies for using ChatGPT in documentary research

> Bilingual reading courses and children's collection

- Children workshop : discovering the children's collection and presentation of leading authors (3 hours)
Objectives : learn about genres, formats, content, leading author, leading works and classic of children's literature

- Bilingual read-aloud workshop for children's books
Objectives : learn how to implement this type of mediation in the classroom, practice voice projection, and transfer this experience to the classroom

- Training in children's literature mediation for school audiences : focus on an author (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to create children's literature mediation in the classroom with students

> Customized training at the request of teachers
Neuville site


Bachelor's Degree


> Fun discovery of the library

- Fun discovery of the library : "Oscar needs your help" (1 hour)
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, its collections, and the services it offers

- Cluedo : Discovering library services - BUT Civil Engineering - (1.5 hour)
Objectives : to discover library services in greater depth (how to use the printer, library rules and regulations, how to book a study room, how to use the library search engine, how to access digital resources)

> Documentary research : bibliography (Zotero) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Focus on one or more databases (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to use one or more databases and the resources they offer

> Customized training at the request of teachers



Master's degree


> Document analyses (4.5 hours)

Session 1 : Documentary research, methods and tools (1.5 hour)
Session 2 : Evaluating information and respecting copyright (1.5 hour)
Session 3 : Publication and open science (1.5 hour)
Objectives : define your research topic, efficiently access the necessary information obtained, produce and communicate the results of your information research, learn about scientific publication procedures and the fundamentals of open science

> Documentary research (Zotero) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Focus on one or more databases (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to use one or more databases and the resources they offer

> Customized training at the request of teachers
 

Saint-Germain-en-Laye site


Bachelor's Degree


> Documentary methodology - IEP

- First year (12 hours)

Session 1 : Discovery game
Session 2 : Documentary research strategy
Session 3 : Evaluating and citing
Session 4 : Europresse and Factiva databases
Session 5 :  Introduction to Zotero
Session 6 : Information monitoring
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, collections and services ; define your research and topic ; efficiently access the necessary information ; critically evaluate the information obtained ; cite your sources ; produce and communciate the results of your information research ; collect resources and compile a bibliography for the press review ; know how to use information monitoring tools


- Second year (12 hours)

Session 1 : Critical thinking and fake news
Session 2 : Artificial intelligence (AI) in academic research : uses, limitations, and challenges
Session 3 : Introduction to ecological transition and progress report on academic posters
Session 4 : Gallica, Retronews, Arte campus
Session 5 : Zotero, online collaborative work
Session 6 : Knowing how to use legal documentary resources
Objectives : mastering concepts related to critical thinking ; learning best practices for using AI ; learning about the ecological transition ; knowing how to use BNF databases (Gallica, Retronews) and Arte Campus catalog ; use Zotero online to collaborate, share resources, and create a bibliography ; know how to search for legal documentation


> INSPE training
 
Bachelor's degree
> Fun discovery of the library (2 hours)
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, its collections and the services it offers

> Documentary research (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn about the university library website and how to access remote services ; search the library catalog and targeted databases ; learn about thematic guides (webographies) ; brief discussions on artificial intelligence (advantages and limitations based on examples from Copilot/Perplexity)

> Children's literature (3 hours)
Objectives : discover genres and collections related to a CE theme in partnership with a French teacher

 
Master's Degree
> Fun discovery of the library (2 hours)
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, its collections and the services it offers

> Documentary research (1.5 to 3 hours)
Objectives : to familiarize yourself with the university library website and access to remote services ; to search the catalog, search the library catalog ; search targeted databases ; familiarize yourself with subject guides (webographies), brief discussion on artificial intelligence (advantages and limitations based on examples from Copilot/Perplexity) ; produce and communicate the results of your information searches (bibliography)

> Training documentary research : bibliography (Zotero) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Focus on one or more databases (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to use one or more databases and the resources they offer

> Customized training at the request of teachers



>  Training in documentary research - School of Design

- Documentary research (6 hours)
Session 1 : Preparing your research : methods and tools
Session 2 : Evaluating information and compiling a bibliography
Session 3 : Copyright, plagiarism, fake news and evaluation
Objectives : define your research and topic, efficiently access the necessary information, critically evaluate the information obtained, produce and communicate the results of your documentary research

- The basics of Zotero (1 hour 15 minutes) (in-person)
Objectives : learn how to use the Zotero bibliographic tool

- Artificial intelligence and documentary research (1 hour 15 minutes) (webinar)
Objectives : learn best practices for using artificial intelligence
Saint-Martin site


Bachelor's degree

> Fun discovery of the library : "Oscar needs your help" (1 hour)
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, its collections, and the services it offers

> Introduction to documentary research and digital resources (1 hour)
Objectives : learn about the library's resources and how to access them via the website and catalog, learn about documentary research (methodology, databases, and digital resources)

> Documentary research : bibliography (Zotero) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Focus on one or more databases (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to use one or more databases and the resources they offer

> Customized training at the request of teachers
 

Sarcelles site


Bachelor's degree


> Fun discovery of the library : "Escape game" (1 hour)
Objectives : discover the library, its spaces, its collections, and the services it offers

> Introduction to critical thinking (1.5 to 2 hours)
Objectives : master the concepts of critical thinking

> Databases and documentary research (1 to 6 hours)
Objectives : define your research and topic, access the necessary information efficiently, critically evaluate the information obtained, produce and communicate the results of your information research

> Documentary research : bibliography (Zotero) (1.5 hour)
Objectives : collect resources and compile a bibliography

> Focus on one or more databases (1.5 hour)
Objectives : learn how to use one or more databases and the resources they offer

> Customized training at the request of teachers
Bonus point : Fake news, IA : sharpen your critical thinking skills (15 hours)

In-person and asynchronous training

Session 1 : Recognizing your need for information (in-person)
Session 2 : How to recognize fake news (independently)
Session 3 : Identify and using multiple specialized sources (in-person)
Session 4 : Artificial intelligence and source reliability (independently)
Session 5 : Evaluating a source (in-person)
Session 6 : understanding the impact of artificial intelligence on fake news (independently)
Session 7 : Developing a bibliography and working in groups on your poster (in-person)
Session 8 : Finalizing and submitting your bibliography and poster (independently)
Session 9 : Workshop on creating fake news (in-person)
Session 10 : Presentation of posters and conclusion of the course unit (in-person)

Objectives : Effectively search for sources/documents, find sources related to a theme (in this case, fake news), demonstrate critical thinking, write a bibliography according to Chicago style, synthesize ideas by producing a poster and present research results orally.Saisissez ici le contenu ici

Short-Format workshop


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