Good morning,
See below, my apologies if this is a duplicate message, but just wanted to make sure everyone was aware.
Thanks,
Bev
From: Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson@umanitoba.ca>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 8:50 AM
To: FAFS-gradstudents@lists.umanitoba.ca; FAFS-academics@lists.umanitoba.ca; FAFS-Instructors@lists.umanitoba.ca
Subject: Libraries Workshops in October 2023
Importance: High
Sent on behalf of Ryan Schultz, Reference Librarian and Liaison Librarian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
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Below are details about some of the upcoming library workshops in October to share with your liaison areas. For more details, or a complete listing of all upcoming workshops, visit
the
Libraries & Archives Calendar. Please note the Searching Ovid Databases workshop will cover agriculture and food science databases, and will be next week on Thursday, October 5th, 2023, 1-2 pm, with a
duplicate, online session held on Wednesday, November 8th, 10-11 am.
Searching Ovid Databases - Exploring CAB Abstracts and Food Science and Technology Abstracts
Date/Time: Thursday, October 5, 2023, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: WRN Computer Lab (229 Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library)
Registration: https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/3747952
Join our comprehensive workshop, "Searching OVID Databases" where we'll focus on two powerful resources: CAB (Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau) Abstracts and Food Science and Technology
Abstracts. OVID is renowned for providing access to a wealth of scholarly information across various disciplines, including agriculture and food science, but it can be a tricky interface to use effectively. Come learn how to search these databases effectively
and efficiently!
Introduction to Searching
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Online
This introductory session will walk you through the process of searching for scholarly information – including how to generate appropriate keywords, select databases, use filters and cite your sources.
Searching for Earth Sciences Literature
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am (IN PERSON - RM 229
Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library)
Thursday, October 19, 10:00am - 11:00am (ONLINE)
Registration for in-person workshop: https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/3747929
Registration for online workshop: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5YudOCvpzotE9UadqzJhNMOSw1rMhUOVSPE
Attend the Searching for Earth Sciences Literature workshop where we will delve into the specialized world of geology and earth sciences databases and other discipline-specific tools.
We'll begin by providing an in-depth understanding of the GeoRef database, a premier resource for finding geoscience literature.
Managing your references with Zotero
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Online
This workshop will introduce you to Zotero - a popular free and open-source citation management tool. Zotero helps you organize references and PDFs and allows you to easily create bibliographies
using 1000s of predetermined styles.
Introduction to Mendeley
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: WRN Computer Lab
(229 Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library)
Registration: https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/3747915
In this workshop, we'll introduce you to the fundamental features of Mendeley, enabling you to efficiently collect, organize, annotate, and cite your academic resources. You will gain
hands-on experience by creating a Mendeley account, importing references from various sources, annotating sources within the reference manager, and generating bibliographies for assignments and manuscripts.
Referencing with BibTeX
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Online
Join our introductory workshop on referencing with BibTeX to learn how to streamline your citation management process using powerful tools like Better BibTeX and JabRef. This workshop
is designed for anyone involved in scholarly writing using LaTeX.
Introduction to Searching in the Sciences
Dates/Times:
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 1:00pm - 2:00pm (ONLINE)
Friday, October 27, 2023, 1:30pm - 2:30pm (IN PERSON - RM 229 Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library)
Registration for online workshop: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Isf-uqqD0oGtzmLcwIpXpatfhgiQehvVZl
Registration for in-person workshop: https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/3747940
In this session, you will be introduced to a diverse array of scientific databases, from general search tools to specialized platforms for specific disciplines. You will learn how to select the best resources to
find information for your needs, and you will learn the basics of building a solid search to gather the information you require.
—Ryan.
Ryan Schultz, Reference Librarian and Liaison Librarian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science
Email:
Ryan.Schultz@umanitoba.ca
Work cellphone: (204)914-0492
To book an online or in-person appointment: click on the light blue "Schedule An Appointment" button at
https://libguides-lib-umanitoba-ca.uml.idm.oclc.org/prf.php?account_id=141254
222E Machray Hall
Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library
University of Manitoba Libraries
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA R3T 2N2
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