Workshops, orientations and tours

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Need help with your research?

Research is difficult, and finding the right information can be frustrating. The good news is that the Library can help make it easier. We offer a variety of programs, including general library orientation, tours and workshops with an emphasis on improving your research skills. 

This term, we will be offering two formats of workshops: 

  • Synchronous virtual workshop which can be recorded. 
  • On-campus workshops 

Your questions and feedbacks are welcome!  Email us at [email protected] 

Workshop Series Fall 2024

TopicDateDescription

The Library’s Course Reserve Service

Isabelle Castonguay, On-site Lead, Health Sciences Library
Andrea Lobel, Copyright Services Librarian

August 28, 2024
11 a.m. to Noon

Preparing your courses for the upcoming term and wish it were easier to add readings and other resources to Virtual Campus? Looking for an alternative to course packs? Want to help your students save money by better integrating the Library’s electronic resources into your courses?

It’s as easy as submitting your syllabus! This webinar will introduce you to the advantages of using the Library’s Course Reserve Service and demonstrate how to submit requests, how materials will be made available to students, and where to access items in the Ares course reserve platform and in Virtual Campus (Brightspace).

Lexis + Training Session

September 24, 2024 
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Come learn how to use Lexis+ (formerly Lexis Advance Quicklaw) at a workshop being offered at the Brian Dickson Law Library. These workshops are designed for upper year students who have already taken the first year legal research courses. Workshops will be virtual.

Introduction to Omni and Library services

Paul-Cezar Tanase
Learning Support Technician

September 30, 2024
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: MRT 144

This workshop provides an overview of the Library's search engine, also known as Omni. Omni is more than a catalogue, giving you the ability to search and have immediate access to a very wide range of resources. We'll explore simple and advanced types of research, how to search for resources outside of uOttawa, and ways to tap into Omni's great potential during your studies.
Lexis + Training Session

October 2, 2024
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Come learn how to use Lexis+ (formerly Lexis Advance Quicklaw) at a workshop being offered at the Brian Dickson Law Library. These workshops are designed for upper year students who have already taken the first year legal research courses. Workshops will be virtual.

Introduction to Research - How to Formulate a Research Question

Paul-Cezar Tanase
Learning Support Technician

October 9, 2024
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: MRT 144

The goal of this workshop is to equip you with the basics to begin your research in a coherent and effective way. We will look at the research question, different research strategies, how to identify sources and judge their reliability. This workshop is a small time investment with great benefits for the rest of your years in university.

NVivo

Alain El Hofi, Research Librarian

October 24, 2024
10 a.m. to Noon

Location: Zoom

This workshop introduces basic features of NVivo for preparing, managing and analyzing qualitative data. Topics covered include how to import data, code various data formats and run different types of queries. Please be sure to fill out the Software order form prior to the workshop. You will then receive an email from IT with information about activating and installing NVivo.

APA & MLA Basics

Michelle Brown, Head, Learning & Student Success

October 25, 2024
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Location: MRT 144

This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the APA & MLA citation styles, and help you understand when and how to cite correctly. Resources and examples are provided.

Zotero

November 4, 2024

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Location: MRT 308

Zotero is a free citation manager that helps you collect, organize, and cite journal articles and other information sources. This presentation explains how to install and use the main features of Zotero. If you are unable to attend, or if you prefer to learn at your own pace, the content of this presentation is also available as a self-paced online course: https://uottawa.libguides.com/how_to_use_zotero
Submitting your Thesis to uO Research

November 14, 2024

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Learn how to prepare your Master's or PhD thesis for final submission to uO Research. This workshop will cover the thesis submission process and what you need to know about embargoes, formatting, accessibility, and copyright for a successful final deposit. 

Conducting a successful scoping review project

Knowledge Synthesis Series

Winter 2025

These series of 4 webinars starts on January 21, 2025

Visit the Knowledge Synthesis Series page for more information.

These webinars will focus on four main steps involved in producing a scoping review: planning; searching; screening and selecting; summarizing and reporting. Each 60-minute webinar will include a 30-minute presentation that will be recorded followed by a 30-minute discussion and question period.

These Zoom webinars are open to graduate students, professors and even community partners who collaborate on reviews with professors.

Dates:

Session 1: January 21, 2025 - Planning a scoping review

Session 2: February 4, 2025 - Identifying sources of evidence

Session 3: February 25, 2025 - Screening and selecting evidence

Session 4: March 18, 2025 - Summarizing evidence and reporting findings

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