Winter Quarter Library workshops
Photo by Joel Wintermantle
Cecilia Smith, GIS and Maps Librarian, with students.
The Library is offering workshops throughout Winter Quarter highlighting research tools, methodologies, and resources. Registration is recommended; select the workshop date to register.
Unable to attend a workshop? Our librarians provide guidance and research support for specific majors and disciplines. We also have librarians with expertise in GIS, data, scholarly communication, digital humanities, etc. Find your expert and schedule an appointment.
Spatial Data: What is it and How to Find It?
January 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Crerar Library, GIS Hub
Learn the core concepts of utilizing spatial data with this two part workshop. No previous experience required. This workshop will introduce the different formats spatial data can take and how they are utilized within GIS. The workshop will cover where to find and how to process spatial data from open online sources. We will also address managing spatial data and the resources available on and off campus.
All About EndNote
January 14, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Crerar Library, Computer Classroom
EndNote is a research management tool used to keep track of citations and PDFs, and create formatted bibliographies as you write your paper. In this workshop, learn how to use the desktop version of EndNote. Topics covered include: creating and managing citation libraries, importing citations from online databases and other sources, importing and managing PDFs and creating bibliographies.
Dissertation Procedures for Students
January 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
January 21, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
February 13, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Regenstein Library, TechBar Studio, Room 160
Are you a Ph.D. student planning to graduate in Winter 2020? Come to this information session about the procedures for submitting your dissertation using a web-based interface, the ETD Administrator. We will review formatting requirements and discuss open access for dissertations via the institutional repository, Knowledge@UChicago.
Navigating ArcGIS for Desktop
January 15, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
January 16, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Crerar Library, GIS Hub
ArcGIS for Desktop is the predominant proprietary geographic information systems (GIS) software. This workshop will introduce you to digital mapping in ArcGIS. The session will cover software navigation, spatial data visualization, and creating your first map.
PubMed and Pizza
January 15, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Crerar Library, Computer Classroom
Explore the redesigned PubMed interface, the default interface in Spring 2020, as you learn how to perform effective searches on a topic, quickly find a specific article, register for a My NCBI account to set up your own preferences, and more. This session is for new and experienced PubMed users. Enjoy a slice of pizza as you explore PubMed.
Data and Donuts: Introduction to R
January 17, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Crerar Library, Kathleen Zar Room
This workshop will teach you how to get started with R, an open source programming language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. The session will include a tour of RStudio, a software client for using R, and an activity that covers data exploration, graphing, and analysis. This workshop is for those with no prior experience with R. Donuts will be served. Please bring a laptop to the session (available at the TechBar).
Introduction to Zotero
January 17, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
January 21, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
February 4, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Regenstein Library, TechBar Studio, Room 160
Learn how to use Zotero, a free citation manager that allows you to save and organize citation information while searching and browsing the Web. With a single click, Zotero saves citations and enables you to create bibliographies in popular citation styles.
Introduction to ICPSR
January 22, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Regenstein Library, TechBar Studio, Room 160
This workshop will teach you how to get started with ICPSR (the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research). ICPSR is one of the largest social sciences data archives in the world. During the session, participants will learn how to create an account, browse and search for data, and download datasets. The session will also cover best practices for finding and evaluating datasets. Please bring a laptop to the session (available at the TechBar).
Navigating QGIS
January 22, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
January 23, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Crerar Library, GIS Hub
QGIS is free and open source geographic information system (GIS) software. This workshop will introduce you to digital mapping in QGIS. The session will cover software navigation, spatial data visualization, and creating your first map.
Introduction to LaTeX with Overleaf: Documents and Bibliographies
January 23, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Crerar Library, Computer Classroom
This workshop is an introduction to the LaTeX typesetting language through Overleaf, an online collaborative LaTeX editor. In this workshop we will cover document structure and commonly used syntax. Basic commands will also be introduced.
Georeferencing in ArcGIS Online
January 30, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Crerar Library, GIS Hub
Learn how to georeference images using ArcGIS. Georeferencing assigns geographic coordinates to a digital image so that it overlays a real world location. Using this method, you will place historical maps and aerial photography onto modern maps. No GIS experience required. We will begin with an introduction to GIS and the software ArcGIS. Then the workshop will explore how to georeference an image by adding latitude and longitude coordinates and then by using the landscape.
Data and Donuts: Introduction to Tableau Public
January 31, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Crerar Library, Kathleen Zar Room
This workshop will teach you how to get started with Tableau Public, an open source data visualization program. The session will include a tour of Tableau Public and a visualization activity. This workshop is for those with no prior experience with Tableau Public. Donuts will be served. Please bring a laptop to the session (available at the TechBar).
Building Digital Collections for Research
February 3, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Regenstein Library, TechBar Studio, Room 160
Fascinated by digital “archive” projects that summarize or interpret digitized collections? Learn the proper way to scope, create, preserve and ethically share digital scholarship. Learn about storage tools to use to build collections, and best practices on digitization, digital preservation, and acquiring born-digital materials. Ideal for Humanities majors.
LaTeX Basics with Overleaf: Mathematical Equations and Formulas
February 4, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Crerar Library, Computer Classroom
This workshop provides an introduction to typesetting math using LaTeX. We will cover how to create equations and formulas, subscripting and superscripting and other commonly used syntax for math. We will be using the Overleaf software for this workshop.
Data and Donuts: To Be Announced
Friday, February 7, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Crerar Library, Kathleen Zar Room
Love Data Week
Navigating Social Explorer
February 11, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Regenstein Library, Map Collection, Room 370
Social Explorer is a platform for creating interactive maps that explore data from the U.S. Census and the American Community Survey. This session will introduce U.S. demographic data, producing interactive web maps, and how to download data for further analysis. Please bring a laptop to participate in the workshop.
Introduction to Census Data and International Statistical Yearbooks
February 12, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Regenstein Library, TechBar Studio, Room 160
Census data and international statistical yearbooks are core sources of demographic data. Join us to learn about the surveys conducted by the Census Bureau, how to locate and download census data using ICPSR and Social Explorer, and how to navigate international statistical yearbooks.
Speed Data-ing
February 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Regenstein Library, Room 122
Do you love data? Be the Library's valentine! Join us for cake, button making, demonstrations of data resources and projects, and a chance to learn about data services offered at the Library.
Managing Your Personal Data Files
Thursday, February 13, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Crerar Library, Computer Classroom
Need help organizing your photos, notes and other personal files? This workshop will cover some of the best tools and techniques to help you keep all your information organized and accessible.
Data and Donuts: To Be Announced
Friday, February 21, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Crerar Library, Kathleen Zar Room
Managing Your Online Scholarly Presence
February 27, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Regenstein Library, TechBar Studio, Room 160
This workshop will provide best practices on how to translate your work and communicate to different audiences, including researchers, funders, community organizations, policy makers, and the general public. Active learning exercise included.
Data and Donuts; Introduction to ArcGIS Online
March 6, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Crerar Library, Kathleen Zar Room
This workshop will teach you how to get started with ArcGIS Online, a spatial data visualization and analysis program. The session will include a tour of ArcGIS Online and a visualization activity. This workshop is for those with no prior experience with ArcGIS Online. Donuts will be served. Please bring a laptop to the session (available at the TechBar).
