September 2022
ONLINE: Introduction to EndNote and EndNote Web
Learn to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and in-text citations. We'll also talk about using EndNote with EndNoteWeb, a free online version. A Zoom link will be sent to registered students. Register
Find out more »ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero
Learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office. We will send a Zoom link to students who are registered. Register now
Find out more »Mend-Day Wednesday
Bring your broken clothing or other textiles to this weekly event and learn how to mend them! No experience is needed and all materials are provided.
Find out more »ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero
Learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office. We will send a Zoom link to students who are registered. Register today!
Find out more »ONLINE: UMN Libraries on the go: Tips for transfer, commuter, and non-traditional students
Do you primarily do schoolwork off-campus? Ever wondered how to avoid paying money for articles? Want to know how you can save time, parking money, and even avoid trips to campus? In this 45-minute workshop you will learn tips and tricks for doing research for papers and projects, accessing library materials, and getting help when you are off-campus. We will also share some money-saving tips! A Zoom link will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop.…
Find out more »October 2022
ONLINE – Storage, Back-up, and Versioning, Oh my!
Going beyond the best practices of "3-2-1", this session will demonstrate real workflows and tools for backing up and versioning your research data.
Find out more »Mend-Day Wednesday
Bring your broken clothing or other textiles to this weekly event and learn how to mend them! No experience is needed and all materials are provided.
Find out more »Podcasting 101 (In-person)
If you've ever wanted to learn about audio recording or podcasts, this is the workshop for you!
Come learn about the different types of audio equipment you can use to record (including ones for free checkout at the UMN libraries!) as well as methods for planning, preparing for, and editing your recordings. Staff will be on hand to answer questions, do small demos, and provide you with resources to use as you embark on your audio adventure.
Find out more »Podcasting 101 (Online)
If you've ever wanted to learn about audio recording or podcasts, this is the workshop for you!
Come learn about the different types of audio equipment you can use to record (including ones for free checkout at the UMN libraries!) as well as methods for planning, preparing for, and editing your recordings. Staff will be on hand to answer questions, do small demos, and provide you with resources to use as you embark on your audio adventure.
Find out more »ONLINE: UMN Libraries on the go: Tips for transfer, commuter, and non-traditional students
Do you primarily do schoolwork off-campus? Ever wondered how to avoid paying money for articles? Want to know how you can save time, parking money, and even avoid trips to campus? In this 45-minute workshop you will learn tips and tricks for doing research for papers and projects, accessing library materials, and getting help when you are off-campus. A Zoom link will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop. Register now.
Find out more »ONLINE: Increase your reading efficiency
Reading ramping up this semester? Having trouble staying focused? Let's talk about strategies to read more efficiently -- we'll cover reading strategies in the sciences and humanities. Register
Find out more »Mend-Day Wednesday
Bring your broken clothing or other textiles to this weekly event and learn how to mend them! No experience is needed and all materials are provided.
Find out more »ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero
Learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office. We will send a Zoom link to students who are registered. Register today!
Find out more »Mend-Day Wednesday
Bring your broken clothing or other textiles to this weekly event and learn how to mend them! No experience is needed and all materials are provided.
Find out more »ONLINE: Increase your reading efficiency
Reading ramping up this semester? Having trouble staying focused? Let's talk about strategies to read more efficiently -- we'll cover reading strategies in the sciences and humanities. Register
Find out more »ONLINE – Writing Your Thesis or Dissertation with R Markdown, GitHub, and Friends
he R ecosystem can be used for more than statistical analysis! This session will demonstrate how to use RStudio, R Markdown documents, and git/GitHub version control to write your thesis or dissertation in a fully reproducible and transparent way.
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