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Data & Donuts Workshop Series, Fall 2023

Adm. Video Classroom. Fridays, 12:00-1:15pm.

(For Grad students, faculty, post-docs, techs, research scientists & staff)


If you're attending, PLEASE sign-up for LUNCHES!


Current semester schedule:
https://guides.lib.utexas.edu/data-and-donuts


September:

9/29 - Creating Code for Research: GitHub, AI Tools, & Copyright
This workshop will provide an introduction to using GitHub for managing code developed for research. It will also highlight cutting edge AI tools that assist with code generation and discuss legal and ethical considerations associated with their use.

To register, click HERE.


October:

10/20 - Customer Reviews Data
This session will examine customer review data including how to use reviews effectively, how to spot fake reviews, and what consumers, companies and academic researchers do with customer review data.

To register, click HERE.


10/27 - Open Source Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This workshop will provide an explanation of key geospatial terms and concepts and an introduction to open source geographic information system (GIS) software for visualizing, analyzing, storing, processing, and managing geospatial data. By the end of this session you should have the core knowledge required to start working effectively with geospatial datasets using open source tools.

To register, click HERE.


Current semester schedule:
https://guides.lib.utexas.edu/data-and-donuts

September Events, 2023

DH Workshop: Introduction to the Scalar Platform, a Digital Exhibition Tool

Friday, Sep. 22, 12:00-1:00 pm, (Zoom)
This introductory workshop will cover the basics on how to make a digital exhibition with the Scalar platform.


Texas Open Science Summit

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 9:15-12:00 pm, Perry-Castañeda Library & Zoom.
In celebration of 2023 being designated as a Year of Open Science, the University of Texas Libraries – with support from the Office of Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors – are collaborating with HELIOS and NASA TOPS to present the Texas Open Science Summit (TOSS).

October Events, 2023

Learn How to Use the EndNote Reference Managment Tool

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 12:00-1:00 pm, (Zoom)
Whether you are a new user of EndNote or need to brush up on your skills, this is the workshop for you! Register in advance at this link.


Conducting a Literature Review 

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, (Zoom)
A literature review is an important part of many writing and research projects. This workshop will provide a structured approach to conducting a literature review, including help identifying where to search and recommending tools to get organized. This workshop will be held virtually on Zoom. Register in advance at this link.


DH Workshop: Introduction to StoryMaps

Friday, Oct. 13, 12:00-1:00 pm, (Zoom)
This workshop session will provide an introductory overview of creating a digital exhibit with StoryMaps.

November Events, 2023

DH Workshop: Getting Started with Omeka

Friday, Nov. 3, 12:00-1:00 pm, (Zoom)
This workshop will give an overview of the various versions of Omeka and their different uses, before covering how to set up a basic Omeka site.


Libraries Workshop: Patent Basics

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, (Zoom)
This virtual workshop will define patents as a type of intellectual property, describe the different ways in which patents can be useful to researchers, and show how to find patent documents on freely available websites such as Google Patents.


Author Profiles & Citation Metrics: An Introduction for Scholars

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1:00-2:00 pm, (Zoom)
This workshop will introduce you to ORCID and Google Scholar profile systems and give you some tips for making the most of these types of services.


PIVOT: Getting Started 

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2:00-3:00 pm, (Zoom)

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors and UT Libraries are teaming up to bring information about finding funding opportunities to faculty, researchers, and research administrators.  

December Events, 2023

Research Data Management & Funding Agency Data Sharing Requirements

Wednesday, Dec 06, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, (Zoom)


 

Annual Library Holiday Party, Staff Arts & Craft Event

Wednesday, December 13
NOON - 2:30 pm.

Location: ERC & Library

IAMSLIC Conference 2023

Welcome!

... to the 49th Annual Conference of the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC), and the 34th meeting of the Cyamus regional group. The conference will be hosted virtually by the University of British Columbia Library from Monday Oct 23 to Thursday Oct 26, 2023.

> Every bit of warming matters, every year matters, every choice matters - IPCC
MORE INFORMATION HERE.

Gordon Research Conferences

Gordon Research Conferences 
The Gordon Research Conferences provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of frontier research in the biological, chemical, physical and engineering sciences and their interfaces.

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