Check out these past workshops from previous semesters. If any seem interesting let us know using the Workshop Suggestion Form or contact a librarian for instruction. Others have recordings that you can watch.
Learn about the history of zines in this hands-on workshop and create a zine to take home. Sign up at the link
There's more data available online now than ever, and more misinformation, too. Finding reliable data is very important. This session, part of "Love Data Week," will show you how to find reliable data. Whether for academic research or making informed decisions for your personal life, this workshop will help you look for data with confidence.
Interested in learning about course materials you and your students can access for free? Come to Fogler Library's Exploring Open Educational Resources workshop, where you can learn more about these types of resources and can work with your subject-area librarian to find resources for your courses. (Zoom link will be sent to registrants before the meeting)
Learn to evaluate AI tools, and their output. We’ll help you to find the best generative AI tools for your task while avoiding hallucinations and plagiarism. Please come with questions, we are happy to help!
This workshop will be an introduction to generative AI and its use. Benefits, and pitfalls, of using these tools will also be discussed. Attendees are encouraged to create accounts in either ChatGPT or Claude prior to the workshop, as there will be hands-on activities.
Learn about AI Image generators: how to find them, use them, and cite them.
We’ll help you optimize your generative AI searches by teaching you how to phrase your prompts to get the results you're looking for.
Learn to use citation managers and save time by organizing records of articles, books, and other publications to create in-text citations and bibliographies.
This workshop will cover advanced techniques to maximize database searching, including using controlled vocabulary, searching for foundational authors, and setting alerts to keep up-to-date with new sources related to your research topic.
Learn to use one article to find more. Which articles have the most impact in your field? One article is your starting place to unlock a rich bounty of additional sources that can guide and shape your research.
In this workshop we will discuss different research metrics, how to interpret them, and how to set up alerts for metrics.
In this workshop, you’ll learn about the essentials of trademarks; what they are, why they matter, and how to register one. We’ll cover the trademark application process, how to conduct a basic trademark search, and common pitfalls to avoid. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just curious about intellectual property, this session will provide a valuable introduction to the world of trademarks. You can attend the workshop in person or via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
This workshop covers the basics of patents—what they are, why they matter, and how to navigate the patent process. You'll discover how to determine if your invention is patentable, conduct a basic patent search, and understand the steps to filing a patent application. Whether you're an entrepreneur, inventor, or just interested in intellectual property, this session will give you the knowledge to safeguard your innovations. You can attend the workshop in person or via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Citations giving you a headache? Drop into Fogler Library to get help with MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation style. Join us in Library Classroom 2 on the days and times below.
Please join us for a worldbuilding workshop in which librarians show you how to use databases and research tools to help build convincing worlds and systems for your fiction, your gaming table, or other creative endeavors. Click the date and time to register.
Join us this fall and check out all the cool stuff Fogler Library has to offer. We've put together an awesome scavenger hunt. It'll help you figure out how to use the library as a study spot, a hangout spot, and a treasure trove of info for your classes. Your correct Scavenger Hunt enters you to win a Prize!
Visit the library during the following times to meet with a librarian for a tour of Fogler. You'll discover what the space has to offer and get to know some of our staff along the way. Tours will meet outside Library Classroom 2.
Heard about all the book banning around the US and in Maine this year? Join Fogler's Librarians for a guided group discussion on this topic. Snacks will be provided.
Register here! Note that space is limited and registration will be required.
This Halloween Eve join Fogler LIbrary for a Literary Costume Contest. Wear a costume based on any literary work. Vote for the best costume. The winner will receive a gift card for the University bookstore. Food provided!
This Halloween Eve Come to Fogler’s Salon to listen and talk about the supernatural in Maine. Meet Dr. Marcus LiBrizzi, the author of several works of ghostly Maine folklore, and an expert in supernatural horror fiction. Food provided!
Learn to use citation managers and save time by organizing records of articles, books, and other publications to create in-text citations and bibliographies.
This workshop will cover advanced techniques to maximize database searching, including using controlled vocabulary, searching for foundational authors, and setting alerts to keep up-to-date with new sources related to your research topic.
If you know how to find citations for articles, but don't know how to figure out if the library has access to those articles, this workshop is for you. Learn how to locate articles in library databases based on the citations you've found, and how to find even more articles using one article as a starting place.
In this workshop we will discuss different research metrics, how to interpret them, and how to set up alerts for metrics.
Want to know more about artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI? Sign up for the AI Challenge! Every day for five days (September 30-October 4), you'll receive an email focused on a different aspect of AI, with links to articles, videos, books, and more!
This workshop will be an introduction to generative AI and its use. Benefits, and pitfalls, of using these tools will also be discussed. Attendees are encouraged to create accounts in either ChatGPT or Claude prior to the workshop, as there will be hands-on activities.
We’ll help you optimize your generative AI searches by teaching you how to phrase your prompts to get the results you're looking for.
Learn about AI Image generators: how to find them, use them, and cite them.
Learn to evaluate AI tools, and their output. We’ll help you to find the best generative AI tools for your task while avoiding hallucinations and plagiarism. Please come with questions, we are happy to help!
Citations giving you a headache? Drop into Fogler Library to get help with MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation style. Join us in Library Classroom 2 on the days and times below.
Visit the library during the following times to meet with a librarian for a tour of Fogler. You'll discover what the space has to offer and get to know some of our staff along the way. Tours will meet outside Library Classroom 2.
Topics covered include evaluating various AI tools for text creation and image creation, with emphasis on their use and best practices. Additionally, we will devote time to providing attendees with tools on evaluating AI-generated output, including difficulties presented by AI in terms of citation, copyright, plagiarism, and the generation of incorrect or hallucinated information. Please come with questions, we are happy to help! Click the date and time to register.
This workshop will cover advanced techniques to maximize database searching, including using controlled vocabulary, searching for foundational authors, and setting alerts to keep up-to-date with new sources related to your research topic.
If you know how to find citations for articles, but don't know how to figure out if the library has access to those articles, this workshop is for you. Learn how to locate articles in library databases based on the citations you've found, and how to find even more articles using one article as a starting place.
In this workshop we will discuss different research metrics, how to interpret them, and how to set up alerts for metrics.
Learn to use citation managers and save time by organizing records of articles, books, and other publications to create in-text citations and bibliographies.
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