AU Libraries offers 2020 fall second half workshops

Published: October 09, 2020

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Auburn University Libraries will be offering the following workshops during the second half of fall semester. Anyone wishing to participate in one of these workshops should register at aub.ie/libraryworkshops.

Library Services for Graduate Students
You will learn about:
• the Libraries’ research and access services.
• library spaces that support research, innovation and collaboration.
Led by Juliet Rumble, Philosophy, Religious Studies & Women’s Studies Librarian
Monday, Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1-2 p.m.


Citation Management

Endnote
Endnote allows you to create and manage bibliographies, citations, and references.
You will learn to:
• create and organize an EndNote library.
• add references to an EndNote library both manually and by using direct export.
• use the Groups function to organize references.
• insert and edii citations in a Word document using EndNote's Cite While You Write (CWYW) function.
• format referencing in your chosen referencing style in a Word document.
Led by Jaena Alabi, English and Psychology Librarian
Register for a session:
Monday, Oct. 19, 9:30-11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9:30-11 a.m.

Zotero
Zotero is a free easy-to-use, online tool to help you collect, cite and share your research sources.
You will learn:
• how to add citations to Zotero
• how to use Zotero with Microsoft Word
Led by Kasia Leousis, Art and Architecture Librarian
Register for a session:
Thursday, Oct. 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 12:30-1:30 p.m.


Productivity Software

LaTeX
LaTeX allows you to create technical and scientific documents using mathematical expressions.
You will learn:
• how to set up a basic document in LaTeX.
• basic commands for equations and mathematical expressions used in LaTeX.
Led by Liza Weisbrod, Music and Government Documents Librarian
Register for a session:
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1-2 p.m.


Research Skills and Strategies

Finding Sources for your Literature Review
You will learn about:
• basic differences between Discovery and subject (discipline specific) databases.
• research strategies for tapping into the scholarly conversation in your research area.
Led by Juliet Rumble, Philosophy, Religious Studies, & Women’s Studies Librarian
Register for a session:
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1-2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 26, 9-10 a.m.

Systematic Reviews
You will learn:
• the specific steps used to complete a systematic review.
• how systematic reviews differ from other types of reviews.
• where to find additional resources and services to help with the systematic review process.
Led by Adelia Grabowsky, Health Sciences Librarian
Register for a session:
Thursday, Nov. 19, 3-5 p.m.


Scholarly Communication

Deciding Where to Publish
You will learn:
• tools for identification of target journals.
• basics about open access.
• tips for recognizing potential predatory journals.
Register for a session:
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 3:30-5 p.m.

Demonstrating Research Impact
You will learn:
• tools that support greater visibility of your research.
• methods for self-analysis.
• tips for presenting your research impact to stakeholders.
Led by Patricia Hartman, Biology, Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, & Math Librarian
Register for a session:
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3:30-5 p.m.

Submitted by: Jayson Hill