The University of Chicago Library'sWorkshop WednesdaysWednesdays from Noon to 1 PM, April 8 - May 20
Registration is not required, but you may reserve a space to receive an e-mail reminder before the session. Please feel free to bring your lunch, with the exception of the program on April 15th. Winter Quarter SchedulePersons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact Rebecca Starkey at 773-702-4484 for assistance. View Other Library Training Opportunities |
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Regenstein Library, Room 523
The Library has an extensive collection of historical newspapers and magazines, many of which are now available online. Learn how to locate these valuable primary sources for your research.
Please Note Location! The Special Collections Research Center, Regenstein Library
Curious about the history of Hyde Park and the adjacent areas of Kenwood and Woodlawn? Special Collections has primary sources material documenting the neighborhood's history, from photographs of nineteenth-century Kenwood to the Hyde Park Historical Society collection to documents dealing with Urban Renewal in the 1950s and 60s. This workshop will highlight collections of interest and show you how to locate these materials in our collections. PLEASE NOTE: No food or drinks are allowed at this presentation.
Regenstein Library, Room 523
In celebration of Earth Day, discover information about all aspects of climate change in the Library's print collections and electronic resources. Learn about tools to find books, articles, databases, statistics and freely available internet sources about all the major issues and players (governments, nongovernmental organizations, international law, international organizations) on climate change, global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, cap and trade schemes, and more.
Regenstein Library, Room 523
Learn about various Library resources available for locating macroeconomic data and time series.
Regenstein Library, Room 523
Learn about what the 2000 Census has to offer about the Chicagoland area and also what other, more recent data, the U.S. Bureau of the Census produces at the local level.
Regenstein Library, Room 523
Ever wanted to construct your own family tree? This session will introduce you to resources and tools for starting your genealogical research. Information about library online resources, free and fee web resources, genealogical software and services, and local resources will be included. Participants will also be encouraged to share their own tips and tricks, or special resources.
Regenstein Library, Room 523
Did you know that there is a Library database that can play birdsongs? Or an image database that includes architectural renderings of buildings that were never built on campus? And just what exactly is Lens? Join us for a Top 10 list of fun and interesting databases accessible through the U of C Library-all of which are available to you off-campus during the summer.
