Enrich your research skills and get a deeper understanding of library resources. Attend in-person for a free lunch or online from a location that works best for you.
Find the good stuff fast: Intro to the Engineering Library
Wednesday, Sept. 1, Noon – 1 p.m., Engineering Library Creative Space (2001C SC)
- Learn about the breadth of resources in the Engineering Library, from the online databases and books to technical reports and standards. Uncover the mysteries around access and setting up the best search strategies. Discover the 325+ tools now available for checkout including 3D scanners, EEG, oscilloscope, and thermal cameras, just to name a few items and how you can gain access to these items. Presented by Kari Kozak, director, Lichtenberger Engineering Library.
- Event is free, registration is required. Click here to register.
Introduction to Endnote Desktop
Wednesday, Oct. 2, Noon – 1 p.m., Engineering Library Creative Space (2001C SC)
- Join us for a one-hour workshop on the desktop version of EndNote! This session will introduce you to EndNote, a powerful citation management tool that helps you import, organize, share, and manage your citations and documents. You’ll also learn how to create in-text citations and bibliographies with ease. Perfect for anyone looking to streamline their research process. Presented by Marina Zhang, Lichtenberger Engineering Library.
- Event is free, registration is required. Click here to register.
From journals to open access: A guide to scholarly publishing
Tuesday, Oct. 22, Noon – 1 p.m., Engineering Library Creative Space (2001C SC)
- Not sure what journal to publish in? Have you ever wondered how to identify and avoid predatory publishers? What is the difference between traditional publishing and open access? This workshop will provide answers to these questions and more, and you’ll learn strategies for navigating through the jungle of scholarly publishing. Bring your own questions too! Presented by Kari Kozak, director, Lichtenberger Engineering Library.
- Event is free, registration is required. Click here to register.
Navigating comprehensive literature reviews
Wednesday, Nov. 13, Noon – 1 p.m., Engineering Library Creative Space (2001C SC)
- Evidence synthesis refers to any method of identifying, selecting, and combining results from multiple studies. The most common type of evidence synthesis is systematic reviews. Learn more about steps and strategies in systematic reviews and how you can apply these strategies to other types of evidence synthesis, including scoping review and literature review.
- Event is free, registration is required. Click here to register.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak, at lib-engineering@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.