Library 501 Past Workshops

Introduction to MATLAB

In this introduction to MATLAB, we will go over variables, operators, built-in functions, and accepting input in scripts.  We will also go over how to access the MATLAB from computers around campus. (This session is part of the UTM Library 501 program, but all UofT affiliated persons are welcome to attend).

Identifiers and Impact: Using ORCiD and Your Research Impact

Researcher identifiers are a simple and convenient way to ensure your work is searchable, properly cited, and can help you analyse your research impact.  In this workshop, learn about what researcher identifiers are, the benefits of having one, and how having one can impact your current and future research.   Attendees will also be guided through the process of signing up for an ORCiD account. (This session is part of the UTM Library 501 program, but all UofT affiliated persons are welcome to attend).

Starting a Literature Synthesis: Systematic & Scoping Review Basics

Should you do a systematic or a scoping review? What is the difference? How do you start? After attending this session, you will be able to answer these questions – and more – making it easier to plan your knowledge synthesis project.

Learning outcomes:

• distinguish between the features of, and workflows in, different types of knowledge syntheses;
• apply research question and search building strategies such as PICO;
• draft inclusion and exclusion criteria;
• gain awareness of UofT’s new knowledge synthesis tool, Covidence.

(This session is part of the UTM Library 501 program, but all UofT affiliated persons are welcome to attend).

Scrape Instagram Data with Instagram-Scraper

Does your research require you to build an archive of Instagram data? In this workshop attendees will learn how to scrape Instagram posts with the Instagram-Scraper program in your command line interface without going through the tedious process of manually downloading posts. Attendees will also be guided through the process of cleaning up Instagram data once it’s downloaded. (This session is part of the UTM Library 501 program, but all UofT affiliated persons are welcome to attend).

Introduction to the Unix Shell

The Unix shell is a powerful tool that allows people to do complex things with just a few keystrokes.  You can combine existing programs in different ways and automate repetitive tasks so you don’t need to type things over and over again.  This workshop will go over the basics of the Unix shell, starting with working with files and directories, using pipes and filters, and a little bit of shell scripting. (This session is part of the UTM Library 501 program, but all UofT affiliated persons are welcome to attend).

Automatically Download a Web Archive with Wget

Does your research require you to build an archive of data from public websites? In this workshop attendees will learn how to automatically download webpages with the wget program in your command line interface without going through the tedious process of manually downloading webpages. Attendees will also be guided through the process of cleaning up data once it’s downloaded. (This session is part of the UTM Library 501 program, but all UofT affiliated persons are welcome to attend).

ArcGIS Beginners: Sources and Steps for mapping out your research sites

Doing field research and need to make a map of your research site? Unsure where to find digital base maps or data to use with your research data. This session will provide you with everything you need to know to begin making professional looking maps for research purposes. 

Your Twitter ROI: Making the Most of Twitter in Academia

Looking to optimize your Twitter activity in order to effectively benefit your career? This hands-on session will introduce you to Twitter best practices, how to find online communities in your field, and how to get the most out of the time and effort you put in to using Twitter. Get your ideas out there and get recognized by utilizing these tips and tools!

Blogging, Publishing, and Impact: Going Beyond Tradition

No longer are traditional publishing avenues the sole way to disseminate your research ideas and outputs. Beyond books and journal articles, academics are now bringing their ideas to blogging, microblogging, and social media. Attend this session to learn about blogging in academia, open access publishing, metrics, and the ethical use of websites like Research Gate and Academia.edu, all through the lens of benefitting your research impact.

ArcGIS Beginners: Sources and Steps for mapping out your research sites

Doing field research and need to make a map of your research site? Unsure where to find digital base maps or data to use with your research data. This session will provide you with everything you need to know to begin making professional looking maps for research purposes.