The following workshops will be offered at the Sciences Library during the Spring 2018 semester. Our workshops are open to everyone and there is no need to register. They will be held in room 102, the classroom on the first floor of the Sciences Library. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Scheib.

EndNote Web – Wednesday, February 21 at 11:30am to 12:20pm in 102 SL

In this workshop you will learn how to use the web-based version of EndNote to:

• Collect references for articles, books, websites, and other sources using Google Scholar, InfoHawk+, and popular databases like Web of Science and Scopus;
• Organize your references into groups and share those references with collaborators;
• Use the Cite While You Write plugin for Microsoft Word to insert citations into your papers and format them into hundreds of different styles.

By using the web-based version of EndNote, you’ll be able to login to your account and edit, delete, or add to your references from any device with an internet connection, making it a convenient option for scholars on the go. EndNote Web is available to all UI students, faculty, and staff for free.

EndNote Desktop – Wednesday, March 7 at 11:30am to 12:20pm in 102 SL

In this workshop you will learn how to use the desktop version of EndNote to:

• Collect references for articles, books, websites, and other sources using Google Scholar, InfoHawk+, and popular databases like Web of Science and Scopus;
• Organize your references into groups and share your reference library with collaborators;
• Use the Cite While You Write plugin for Microsoft Word to insert citations into your papers and format them into thousands of different styles.

By using the desktop version of EndNote, you’ll gain access to advanced features such as “Find Full Text” and the ability to customize citation styles. EndNote Desktop is available for free to all UI graduate students, faculty, and staff.

InfoHawk+ – Wednesday, March 28 at 11:30am to 12:20pm in 102 SL

InfoHawk+ is the public interface to search the UI Libraries catalog, including our book and media collection, ebooks and journals titles, plus some of our most used and useful databases. You can find the books we own and the journals we subscribe to, but you can also find articles available through some of our database subscriptions.

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Use InfoHawk+ to search for physical and electronic materials in the UI Libraries collection;
• Login to your account to view your current loans and renew your materials;
• Request to have items held for you at the service desk or delivered to your preferred library or campus mailbox.

When Google Lets You Down – Wednesday, April 11 at 11:30am to 12:20pm in 102 SL

What do you do when “Googling it” doesn’t work?

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• What Google is, and isn’t, good for;
• How to optimize your settings in Google Scholar to get the results you need;
• How to use credible alternatives to Google; such as subject-specific dictionaries and encyclopedias, and databases like Web of Sciences and Scopus.

If you’re interested, but unable to attend these workshops, private appointments and webinars can be arranged. If you have any questions or if you’d like to request a workshop for your class or group, please contact Sara Scheib for more information.

The following workshops will be offered at the Sciences Library during the Fall 2017 semester. Our workshops are open to everyone and there is no need to register. They will be held in the computer room on the third floor of the Sciences Library. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Scheib.

Foolproof Searching Secrets – Thursday, September 28 at 10 – 10:50 AM
This is your chance to learn how to search like a librarian! Bring your questions and learn how to save time and effort by applying some simple search strategies. You’ll learn which resources are the best bets for different types of information, how to improve your search results, and how to refine your results when you get overwhelmed. And you’ll learn how to evaluate the quality of the information you find, no matter where you find it.

Lions and Tigers and Predatory Publishers, Oh My! – Wednesday, October 4 at 1:30 – 2:20 PM
In this workshop, you will learn strategies for navigating through the jungle of scholarly publishing. Have you ever wondered how to identify and avoid predatory publishers? How to publish open access without sacrificing impact? And how to control your identity as a scholar? This workshop will provide answers to these questions and more. Bring your own questions too!

Demystifying Metrics: H-Index, Impact Factor, and More – Wednesday, October 11 at 2 – 2:50 PM
Learn how bibliometrics like h-index and impact factor are calculated, how they’re used, and what they really mean. Learn to use tools like Journal Citation Reports, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar to measure your scholarly impact.

Saving Time (and Citations) with EndNote – Monday, October 16 at 2 – 2:50 PM
In this workshop you will learn how to  save time by using EndNote to import references from popular databases, organize and share your references, and automatically format in-text citations and bibliographies/reference lists in Microsoft Word.

If you’re interested, but unable to attend these workshops, private appointments and webinars are available. Contact Sara Scheib for more information.

Wednesday, February 22 at 1-1:50 PM
Sciences Library, room 102

How do you keep up with the news and research in your field? Would you like to learn how to use technology to find new information? Join us for a Staying Current workshop, and learn how to use RSS feeds and other alert options to keep up with blog posts, news, and scholarly articles.

Our workshops are open to everyone and there is no need to register. If you’re interested, but unable to attend this workshop, private appointments and webinars are available. Contact Sara Scheib for more information.

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 Sara Scheib in advance at sara-scheib@uiowa.edu.