March 11, 2022 | 1:00pm
Library Series for Grad Students: Introduction to Library Accessibility Services (LAS)
Recording of this session
This 50 minute information session is for any graduate student who requires alternate formats of print materials. We will outline the process to obtain alternate format textbooks and research materials after registering with Student Accessibility Services. If you are not registered with Student Accessibility Services but have a print disability, a learning disability, blind or low vision, or a physical disability that prevents you from manipulating a book, this session will also outline the process to obtain alternate format materials from the community.
February 10, 2022 | 2:00-3:00pm
Library Series for Grad Students: Introduction to Archival Research
Recording of this session
Are you interested in using archival sources for your studies but don’t know where to start? Join Chris Long (Archives Arrangement and Description Librarian) for an introduction to archives and archival research for graduate students. In this session, we will discuss the basics of archives, archival terminology, and how to use archival sources in your research. By mastering archival concepts, graduate students will gain a grounding in primary source inquiry which will help them discover how using archival evidence will benefit their academic work. Our discussion will also explore the incredible wealth of archival sources available to McMaster students, which can be found in the William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections at McMaster University Library.
February 1, 2022 | 11am- noon
"Library Series for Grad Students: Intro to Zotero via Zoom"
Recording of the workshop
Have you heard about Citation Management tools but don't know how to use them? Do you need to organize your research and share it with your collaborators? If so, come to the Intro to Zotero session offered by librarians on Feb 1st, 11am.
This workshop will introduce you to this tool and will show you how to get Zotero set up and running.
All students, faculty and staff welcome.
January 25, 2022 | 2:00pm - 2:50pm
"Library Series for Grad Students: An Intro to Data Analysis and Visualization"
This session will introduce Subhanya Sivajothy, our new Data Analysis and Visualization Librarian at the Sherman Centre. Subhanya will talk about her role, as well as do a brief introductory workshop on basic design principles and best practices that can be applied across different data visualization software and tools. This workshop is for all disciplines.
The session will run for 50 minutes, which will include time for Q&A, and the session will be recorded.
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Previous Workshops:
Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 1pm -2:30pm
"Library Top Tips for Grad Students - The Insiders' Guide"
The McMaster Library system is more than just buildings with books – it’s your strategic partner for success in your graduate and research program. Join us for this interactive session with 12 different library experts, over 90 minutes, to learn how the McMaster library system can help you and to get an insider’s guide to the top tips for each area.
This Zoom webinar will use breakout rooms to create a customized mini-conference with four 15-minute sessions of your choice. During the session, you will have the option to choose the breakout rooms that appeal most to you.
Welcome to Predatory Publishing in the Era of Open Knowledge: Reducing the Odds of Falling Prey
Thinking about where to publish? Do you receive random invitations to submit your work for publications? Don’t get caught publishing in a questionable journal! This virtual workshop provides an overview of what predatory journals are and tips on how to avoid them. The co-presenters, Neera Bhatnagar and Olga Perkovic, also include suggestions on how to avoid predatory conferences.
Proceed to the Workshop Recording page to get started.
https://scds.github.io/Predatory-Publishing/