All sessions take place in the Digital Instruction Resource Center (DIRC), 14N-132, with the exception of the Institute Archives session on April 9, which will take place in 14N-118.
Pre-registration is required for some, but not all sessions. See below for details.
Using the Institute Archives to Research MIT History
Friday, April 2, 1 – 2pm
14N-118, Institute Archives
Ever wonder how to find out more about the history of MIT, locate the thesis of a famous MIT alum, or get historic background information on an MIT department, lab or program? Many answers can be found in MIT’s Institute Archives, keepers of MIT’s administrative records, faculty papers, theses, and MIT publications dating back to the 1800s. With MIT’s 150th anniversary approaching, this is a particularly timely workshop for MIT communicators.
Managing Research Data 101
Thursday, April 8, 12 – 1pm
For researchers struggling to manage their data, basic strategies will be provided for:
- best practices for retention and archiving
- effective directory structures and naming conventions
- good file formats for long-term access
- data security and backup options
- metadata, tagging, and citation
- other relevant issues
Managing Your References: Overview of Endnote, RefWorks and Zotero
Thursday, April 8, 5 – 6pm
Using citation management software to create and maintain a collection of references is becoming more common and important in today’s academic world. These software packages (EndNote, RefWorks & Zotero) allow users to search databases, retrieve relevant citations, and build a bibliography to be added to a paper or thesis or stored for future reference. But which software package should you use, and how do you get started?
Please pre-register for this session.
Ga-Ga for Google
Friday, April 9, 12 – 1pm
Take the popular search engine to a new level. Learn basic searching as well as tips and tricks that will make you truly love Google.
Research Techniques for Writers and Editors
Friday, April 9, 1 – 2pm
Learn how to use the Libraries’ resources and databases to research your own articles or find past articles written about MIT. This workshop will show you how to connect from your desktop to a wealth of online resources licensed to MIT, such as LexisNexis, Factiva, Proquest, historic newspaper databases and more. The experts at the Libraries will show you best techniques. This workshop is tailored to MIT communications professionals, or those with an interest in journalism and science writing.
EndNote Basics
Friday, April 16, 12 – 1pm
EndNote is a “personal bibliographic software” package which allows you to create and manage a database of bibliographic references. Learn how to find and use information more effectively in our hands-on workshop.
Please pre-register for this session.
EndNote Web
Wednesday, April 21, 12 – 1pm
EndNote web is a web-based product available to MIT users as part of the Libraries’ subscription to Web of Knowledge. Come learn how to use Endnote Web to manage your citations, create bibliographies and more.
Zotero Basics
Friday, April 30, 12 – 1pm
Zotero is a free, open-source program for Firefox that helps you to collect, manage, cite, and share your citations and files. With one click, you can save PDFs and citations for most articles, then cite them in Word or OpenOffice. Make a searchable PDF library, and find out how to publish dynamic bibliographies and collaborate by using group collections. In this hands-on session, learn tips and tricks on how to use Zotero more efficiently to save you time and energy. Bring a laptop or use one of our computers.
Please pre-register for this session.
Please contact Anita Perkins with questions about any of the IAPril 2010 sessions.
