Subject Guides: Fogler Library Workshop Series: Home

Where are these workshops?

Where are the Salon/the Lynch Room and Library Classroom 2 anyway? Click below to view a map of Fogler Library.

Workshop Suggestions

Are there any topics related to identifying, locating, and using information that you would like to learn about in a workshop?

Click on the link below to let us know!

Fogler Library Workshop Suggestion Form

Workshop Series

Fogler Library is proud to present its Workshop Series, covering topics that support student learning and research.

Register for the workshops by clicking on the date you'd like to attend. Registration is required for all Zoom workshops.

Upcoming Workshops

Banned Books: Conversations at Fogler

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.

October 4, 2023. 7-8pm. The Salon in Fogler Library.

Halloweekend Author Panel: Conversations at Fogler

This Halloween Eve come to Fogler's Salon to listen to the some of the scariest stories Maine has to offer. And to meet the minds responsible! Three authors of horror living in Maine are visiting Fogler Library for a panel and reading of their books.
Register here! Space is limited and registration is required.

October 30, 2023. 7pm-8pm. The Salon in Fogler Library

Graduate Student Workshops

The following workshops are intended specifically for Graduate students.

Register for the workshops by clicking on the date you'd like to attend. Registration is required for all Zoom workshops.

Upcoming Graduate Student Workshops

Citation Management Workshops

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 is offered in-person and over Zoom.
Registration is required for Zoom workshops. Click on the date of the workshop to register for a Zoom session or to get a calendar invite to an in-person session.

September 14th @ 12pm - 1pm in Library Classroom 2
September 14th @ 4pm - 5pm on Zoom
November 7th @ 12pm - 1pm in Library Classroom 2
November 7th @ 4pm - 5pm on Zoom

Literature Reviews

Learn about tools and strategies to help graduate students make their literature searches more efficient. These include strategic searching, organizational methods, and synthesizing information.
Registration is required for Zoom workshops. Click on the date of the workshop to register for a Zoom session or to receive a calendar event to an in-person session.

October 16th @ 12pm - 1pm in Library Classroom 2
October 16th @ 4pm - 5pm on Zoom

Past Workshops of Fall 2023

Fogler Library Scavenger Hunt

Join us this fall and check out all the cool stuff Fogler Library has to offer. We've put together an awesome scavenger hunt that you can do on your own time. 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. If you participate (either online or in person), you'll have a chance to win a gift card for the University Bookstore!

Join us August 28th-September 8th for a Scavenger Hunt! You can join us in the library or online.
Start the Scavenger Hunt! (Link will be live on August 28)

Guided Tours

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 last approximately 20 minutes and will meet outside Library Classroom 2.

August 28, 2023 @ 2pm

August 29, 2023 @ 12pm & 2pm

August 30, 2023 @ 12pm & 2pm

Finding Information

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Learn how to search for the articles and books you need using Fogler Library resources and beyond.
No registration is required for this event. But click the date and time for a calendar invite.;

September 5th @ 11am - 11:30am in Library Classroom 2
September 6th @ 4pm - 4:30pm in Library Classroom 2

Overcoming Paywalls

Hit a paywall? No problem. Fogler Library might already have the article you need. Join us to learn how to get past paywalls while doing research.
No registration is required for this event. But click the date and time below for a calendar invite.

September 5th @ 4pm - 4:30pm in Library Classroom 2
September 7th @ 11am - 11:30am in Library Classroom 2

Reliable Resources

Not sure where to find information you can trust? Are your sources credible? Is AI a reliable resource? Fogler librarians will show you how to figure it all out!
No registration is required for this event. But click the date and time for a calendar invite.

September 6th @ 11am - 11:30am in Library Classroom 2
September 7th @ 4pm - 4:30pm in Library Classroom 2

Staying on Top of Literature

This workshop includes tools and strategies for staying current in your field of research, including the use of search alerts, citation alerts, and working with subject specialist librarians. This workshop will help you remain up to date on new research as a student or early researcher.
Registration is required for Zoom workshops and encouraged for in-person workshops. Click on the date of the workshop to register.

September 12th @ 12pm - 12:3030pm on Zoom
September 12th @ 4pm - 4:30am on Zoom