Workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is needed unless otherwise noted.
Grants Information Center
Foundation Directory Online |
Gain hands-on experience using the Foundation Center's foundation database, Foundation Directory Online, to research grantmakers and grants. This free workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele. Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance. Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information – or to register – contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu. |
| Thursday May 21 |
| Memorial Library • Room 436 |
3:00-4:00 pm |
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| Friday July 17 |
| Memorial Library • Room 436 |
11:00 am-12:00 pm |
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Grants for Your Education |
This free presentation is for current and future students in Wisconsin (of any institute of higher education) interested in researching potential scholarships, fellowships, and grants available to individuals for their education and related purposes. The focus will be on how to identify funding sources beyond those that are available through most offices of financial aid. Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information – or to register – contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu. |
| Friday June 19 |
| Memorial Library • Room 436 |
10:30 am-12:00 pm |
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Identifying Grants for Research & Project Funding |
This free workshop is aimed at those from the University community (and from the public at large) who are interested in identifying grant opportunities for their research and special projects. Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information – or to register – contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu. |
| Wednesday, July 1 |
| Memorial Library • Room 436 |
2:00-3:30 pm |
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Introduction to Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations |
Sessions will provide an orientation to the Grants Information Collection, background on the world of grantmaking, information on how to build a credible nonprofit organization, as well as general grantseeking tips. This free workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele. Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance. Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information – or to register – contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu. |
| Friday May 21 |
| Memorial Library • Room 436 |
1:00-2:45 pm |
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| Friday July 17 |
| Memorial Library • Room 436 |
9:00-10:45 am |
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Citation Manager: EndNote
Citation Manager: RefWorks
Google for Research
Google for Academic Research |
| Power search with Google to remove the clutter and quickly locate quality resources. Get hands-on practice using Google, Google Scholar, Google Patents, and Google Book Search. Learn how to use Find It and RefWorks with Google Scholar and how to evaluate your search results to get the best information from the Internet. |
| Thursday June 25 |
| Steenbock Library • Room 105 |
1:00-2:30 pm |
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| Tuesday August 25 |
Wendt Library • Room 108
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12:00-1:00 pm |
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| Friday February 20 |
UW-Madison Libraries: What You Really Need to Know
UW-Madison Libraries: What You Really Need to Know |
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An introduction to the many things the UW-Madison libraries offer: MadCat (the library catalog), journal databases, other electronic materials, conveniences such as book retrieval and your online library account, and ways to get help finding and using campus library resources. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the libraries. |
| Monday June 22 |
Wendt Library • Room 108 |
11:00 am-12:00 pm |
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Keeping Current with the Literature
RSS: Keeping Current with the Health Literature |
| Staying afloat with current biomedical research can be overwhelming. Imagine that you could have one single list of articles from your favorite journals, newspapers, web sites, and blogs, which you could peruse at your leisure. This hands-on workshop is intended to provide a fun and informative introduction to RSS, which make it easy to stay up-to-date with new research. Hands-on session includes using your own Google Reader or Bloglines account. |
| Friday August 7 |
Ebling Library • Room 2121 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
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RSS Advanced (Google Reader & Beyond) |
| We'll show you details about tools to let you filter, organize and share large amounts of information from a wide variety of sources using tools like Google Reader, Feed Rinse, FeedBurner and iGoogle personalized start pages. We'll also give you advanced tips in locating sources of information. The customized reading list is just the beginning - for individuals or for communities of practice trying to stay on the same page. |
| Friday August 14 |
Ebling Library • Room 2121 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
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Personal Library Tools |
| Looking for a way to manage collections of articles? Unsure where to start or just overwhelmed by the options? Join us for a survey of applications that can help you create and organize your own personal library of articles. We'll discuss features and strengths of dedicated personal library applications such as Papers and Mendeley, as well as introduce you to some of the article management features of citation managers and others tools you may already use. |
| Wednesday August 12 |
Ebling Library • Room 2121 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
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PubMed
Effective PubMed Searching |
| Learn how to successfully mine PubMed (MEDLINE), the world's largest biomedical literature database, using advanced features such as Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), limits, clinical queries, citation matcher, and the new My NCBI feature for saving searches, search results, and setting up customized tabs or topic/journal alerts. |
| Wednesday July 1 |
| Ebling Library • Room 2121 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
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| Friday July 17 |
| Ebling Library • Room 2121 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
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| Wednesday August 5 |
| Ebling Library • Room 2121 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
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SciFinder
SciFinder Scholar: Searching the Chemical Literature
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| Provides an overview of SciFinder Scholar databases and search features, including structure, substructure, reaction, and research topic. Use of ANALYZE/REFINE for improved retrieval, remote access, and downloading for citation management also covered. Hands-on practice included. |
| Thursday July 23 |
| Chemistry Library • Room 2361 |
12:00-1:15 pm |
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Participants requesting disability-related accommodations should contact the campus Library & Information Literacy Instruction Office in advance, preferably at least two weeks prior to the event, at (608) 262-4308, email libinstruct@library.wisc.edu
If you can't attend a workshop you need, many libraries offer group and/or individual sessions. Contact the campus Library & Information Literacy Instruction Office