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 towards how to read maps critically and discuss the many ways they can be incorporated in research across all disciplines and majors. Researching primary sources like maps can be intimidating, but after this workshop you’ll leave with the skills you need for success. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you are registered, you will receive the Zoom invitation details the day before the workshop.

Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps at the UCLA Library

There’s more to the US Census than meets the eye. Want to learn how you can access and use census data in your research? Join librarians Maggie Tarmey and Kelsey Brown to explore reports, data profiles and datasets on data.census.gov. This lecture-based workshop is designed for researchers of any experience level and will not be recorded. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you’re registered, you’ll receive the Zoom invitation information the day before the workshop Led by Maggie Tarmey, librarian for Geography, Maps, and Economics, and Kelsey Brown, librarian for Archaeology, Public Policy and Urban Planning.

Utilizing Census Data in Your Research