Past Events
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Friday September 22, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Perry-Castañeda Library
Are you looking for an effective way to organize your research? Are you tired of typing out your bibliographies and citations by hand? Try learning Zotero! Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager. This workshop will cover how to build and organize your personal library, import citations from library databases, and create shared libraries for collaborative projects. Light snacks will be provided.
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Friday September 22, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00pm
This introductory workshop will cover the basics on how to make a digital exhibition with the Scalar platform.
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Wednesday September 20, 2023, 9:15am - 12:00pm
Perry-Castañeda Library
In celebration of 2023 being designated as a Year of Open Science, the University of Texas Libraries – with support from the Office of Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors – are collaborating with HELIOS and NASA TOPS to present the Texas Open Science Summit (TOSS).
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Tuesday September 19, 2023, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Perry-Castañeda Library
Student group TX votes (https://straussinstitute.moody.utexas.edu/collegiate/tx-votes) will be in UT libraries registering voters. The registrations is available at two library locations, the PCL and Life Science.
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Friday September 15, 2023, 12:00 - 1:15pm
Attend this workshop to learn the basics of using Python, a popular free and open source scripting language to automate research workflows.
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Friday September 8, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00pm
This workshop will introduce attendees to basic concepts and techniques for computational text analysis, focusing on the unique opportunities and challenges that can accompany working with materials in languages other than English.
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Thursday September 7, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Online
Are you looking for a method to organize your research that works with your existing workflow? Learn about the options available from Zotero, a free citation management tool.
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Friday September 1, 2023, 12:00 - 1:15pm
Attend this workshop to learn more about finding useful secondary data, evaluating data quality, and processing downloaded data in preparation for use in research.
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Wednesday August 30, 2023, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Perry-Castañeda Library
Maps can transport us to different parts of the world. They not only provide us with a visual representation of the physical world but also offer a glimpse into the perspective of the map maker. The PCL Map Room, located in PCL 1.306, houses a vast collection of over 250,000 maps dating from 1900 to the present day and representing all areas of the world. Visit the PCL Map Room and explore the world of maps!
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Tuesday August 29, 2023, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Perry-Castañeda Library
Do you feel intimidated by the idea of heading into the stacks, let alone dealing with special collections? Are you curious about what you can find in an e-book? Have you ever wondered what different bindings, paper, and materials feel like? Well, we've got answers, amazing materials from the UT Libraries' collections, and ice cold refreshments to help you beat the heat and get acquainted with your university library.