“My Home Sank Quietly”: Tuvalu, Maps, Documentary Film, and Climate Change
Join us in the YRL Conference Room for a screening of the 2017 short experimental documentary “.TV” followed by a group discussion. We will discuss the small South Pacific island ...
Find out more »Introduction to Obsidian: Effective Note-Taking for Graduate Students and Researchers
This workshop will introduce you to Obsidian, a free note-taking application. Obsidian can be a powerful tool to create and organize notes for lengthy research projects like dissertations, academic articles ...
Find out more »Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps at the UCLA Library
Learn about the world-class map collection at the UCLA Library and how to incorporate maps in your research. We will discuss how to find and access maps, and then move ...
Find out more »Getting Started with Embase
Embase is an important database in the health sciences, but it is frequently overlooked or skipped by researchers, students, and clinicians. This introduction to Embase will help you know when ...
Find out more »Understanding Bias in AI Tools
Generative AI is having a moment. As tools like ChatGPT, Bing, and DALL-E grow in popularity, how can we cut through the hype and engage them critically? In this workshop, ...
Find out more »Getting Started with PubMed
An introduction to searching PubMed perfect for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher.
Find out more »Getting Started with CINAHL
An introduction to searching on CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher.
Find out more »Demystifying Publishing for Undergraduates
This workshop is designed for undergraduate students and all who are new to or interested in the prospect of academic publishing. We hope to demystify the research and publishing process ...
Find out more »Planning and Organizing a Literature Review
Are you interested in writing a review article? Have you been assigned a literature review on a topic, but aren’t sure where to start? This workshop will walk you through ...
Find out more »Intro to Searching for Patents
Ever been curious about what patents are? Or how to find them? In this workshop you'll gain an introductory overview to patents, as well as guidance on how to locate ...
Find out more »How to Publish Open Access at Little to No Cost
Publishing open access can be expensive for authors, but the Library can help. Through publisher agreements that can cover most if not all publishing costs to the University’s institutional repository ...
Find out more »Diving Into Data Visualization and Demographics Mapping – A SimplyAnalytics and PolicyMap Tutorial
This workshop will go over how to conduct data analysis using two tools: SimplyAnalytics and PolicyMap. Librarians will share tips and tricks on how to efficiently find and organize data ...
Find out more »Demystifying Publishing for Undergraduates
This workshop is designed for undergraduate students and all who are new to or interested in the prospect of academic publishing. We hope to demystify the research and publishing process ...
Find out more »Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps at the UCLA Library
Learn about the world-class map collection at the UCLA Library and how to incorporate maps in your research. We will discuss how to find and access maps, and then move ...
Find out more »Using A.I. Tools Effectively and Ethically for Academic Research
UCLA undergraduate students and other UCLA students, faculty, and staff are invited to register for this hands-on workshop exploring the ethical and practical uses of A.I. text generation tools, led ...
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