University of Minnesota Libraries
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July 2019
Workshop: Introduction to Zotero
Zotero is a research tool that collects all your research in a single, searchable interface. You can add PDFs, images, audio and video files, snapshots of web pages, and more. Zotero automatically indexes the full-text content of your library, enabling you to find exactly what you're looking for with just a few keystrokes. You can also use Zotero to easily create citations and bibliographies in a variety of different styles. Register Online
Find out more »Intro to the Breakerspace
Curious about the Breakerspace? Come for a tour of the space and a brief overview of all the tech available for the first half. In the second half, staff will be around to answer questions and help you get started with the tech or activity that interests you the most. Register now
Find out more »Story Maps 101: Visual Storytelling with Maps
This free two-hour workshop guides participants through the process of telling stories with maps using the Esri Story Map platform. A discussion about best practices in visual storytelling will precede a step-by-step tutorial on creating your own Esri Story Map. More Info | Register
Find out more »What is the Makerspace?
Come by for a quick tour of the Bio-Medical Library Makerspace. We'll talk about what the Makerspace is, what tools we have and how you can use them. Register Online
Find out more »Collector 101: Field Data Collection using Esri’s Collector for ArcGIS
This free three-hour workshop offers a hands-on overview of offline data collection using Esri's Collector for ArcGIS app. Topics include setting up templates, collecting features in the field, and visualizing data once it's collected. More Info | Register
Find out more »August 2019
Desktop GIS 101: Analyzing Data and Creating Maps
This free seven-hour workshop introduces participants to using a geographic information system (GIS) to analyze data and create maps using Esri's latest desktop software, ArcGIS Pro. More Info | Register
Find out more »Intro to the Breakerspace
Curious about the Breakerspace? Come for a tour of the space and a brief overview of all the tech available for the first half. In the second half, staff will be around to answer questions and help you get started with the tech or activity that interests you the most. Register now
Find out more »Mapping 101: Introduction to Spatial Analysis Using ArcGIS Online
This free five-hour workshop introduces participants to web-based mapping and spatial analysis using Esri's ArcGIS Online. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on activities, participants will learn the fundamentals of designing and sharing online maps. More Info | Register
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