Winter 2025 Workshops
All workshops will be held in LC203 and on zoom (except for Deciphering Handwriting, which is only offered in person for now)
- Become An Effective Researcher Using AI Research ToolsPresenter: Andrew Carlos, Head of Research, Outreach, and Inclusion
Description: Unlock your research potential with AI! Dive into our workshop to explore cutting-edge tools that simplify finding and understanding sources. Perfect for any tech skill level, this workshop will equip you with smart strategies to enhance your academic work. Get set to transform your projects!
This will be offered hybrid
Date: Wednesday, January 22 12-1 pm - Organizing your Research: An Introduction to ZoteroPresenter: Rachel Wishkoski, Head of Instruction and Assessment
Want to learn how to organize articles you find in your research and create bibliographies with a single click? In this session, you'll learn about the free, open-source citation manager, Zotero. This introductory session is perfect for anyone new to citation managers or with limited experience with Zotero. The session will be helpful for anyone wanting to organize their research, and will be especially useful for Capstone students, grad students, and others embarking on larger research projects. Note: For best results, bring a laptop to this session. Attendees without one can still learn how to use Zotero online on one of the in-room computers.
This will be offered hybrid.
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 1 - 2 PM - Deciphering HandwritingPresenter: Bess Pittman, Archivist
Description: As typing has taken over written communication, the ability to read handwriting, especially cursive, has decreased. This workshop will focus on tools and techniques for reading difficult handwriting. Bring your own hard-to-read written items, or come practice with materials from the archive!
Date: Thursday, Feb 20, 11 AM -12 PM - Become a Google Power Searcher in 45 MinutesPresenter: Paul de Barros, Business and Data Services Librarian
Description: Last year, 88% of online searchers used Google (Statista, 2024), and you are probably one of them! But few searchers know how to tap into all of Google’s powerful tools. In this workshop, you’ll learn tips and tricks to become a Google Power Searcher. Through hands-on exercises, you learn… How to target gray literature, PowerPoint presentations, and government reports… How to make the most of Google’s new AI function… Why you should try talking to Google … How to bypass clunky site search engines… How does Google Scholar work and more. This workshop will also look at how Google has changed its methods and algorithms over the years, and how user behavior and threats from competitors continue to impact the way Google operates.
This will be offered hybrid
Date: February 28, 11 AM - 12 PM