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Join us for a discussion about libraries in the digital age Wed., 11/3

By mit-admin on November 1, 2010

Date: Wednesday, November 03 2010, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: Killian Hall MIT Room 14W-111

Registration: https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/register-login.vm?eventID=48142&groupID=146

Physical/Virtual: MIT Libraries in the Digital Age, a program sponsored by the MIT Alumni Club of Boston, will feature a panel discussion moderated by Ann Wolpert, Director of Libraries. This discussion will explore the diverse ways the Libraries support teaching and research at MIT today. The panel will include Tom Rosko, Head of the Institute Archives and Special Collections; Ellen Duranceau, Program Manager of Scholarly Publishing and Licensing; and Angie Locknar, a librarian who will discuss innovative instructional programs (including collaboration with Don Sadoway’s famous Introduction to Solid State Chemistry).

A reception with members of the panel will follow in the Institute Archives and Special Collections, including a special opportunity to visit the Libraries’ fall exhibition “Tell her to go to it: Women’s Experiences at MIT” with the exhibition curators. Refreshments will be served.

The event is open to everyone. Tickets are $15 for alumni club members and guests, $25 for non-members, $5 for students. Register online before 8pm Tues. 11/2. For more information, contact Steven Horsch at horsch@mit.edu, or 617-452-2123.

OpenStreetMap Event Nov. 7

By mit-admin on October 28, 2010

OpenStreetMap is a free editable map of the world. It is open data, made by people like you. It includes things like streets, buildings, sidewalks, bike paths, and anything else that people have contributed for locations all around the world.

Come join us for a mapping party to learn about OpenStreetMap and update some local map data to reflect the new developments in Cambridge.

When: Nov. 7, 2010, starting at noon
Where: MIT, room 14N-132
Register at: http://osmbos1.eventbrite.com/

OpenStreetMap

Two New Citation Management classes added!

By mit-admin on October 18, 2010

Citation software classes

Due to popular demand we’ve added these additional sessions in October.

Managing Your References: Overview of EndNote, RefWorks, and Zotero

WHEN: Thursday, October 21, 5 – 6
WHERE: Digital Instruction Resource Center (DIRC) 14N-132

Citation management software is an important tool in today’s academic world. These software packages 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 product should you use, and how do you get started?

This session will focus on Endnote, RefWorks, and Zotero, the three major options for citation software at MIT. We will compare the three and introduce some of the basic concepts and functionality of each program.

Please pre-register for this session. Contact Mat Willmott with questions.

EndNote Basics

WHEN: Thursday, October 28, 5 – 6pm
WHERE: Digital Instruction Resource Center (DIRC) 14N-132

EndNote is a “personal bibliographic software” package that allows you to create and manage a database of bibliographic references. Come to this hands-on workshop to learn how to use Endnote to manage your citations, create bibliographies and more.

Please pre-register for this session. Contact Peter Cohn with any questions.

Water Works: Recent Oil Paintings and Sketch Books by Carol Schweigert

By mit-admin on October 4, 2010

Overlooked, 2010, 18 inch square oil painting on stretched canvas

Rotch Library Exhibition – October 4–29, 2010

Reception: October 15, 4–6pm.

Water Works features paintings by Carol Schweigert from Dewey Library’s Access Services. Schweigert’s passion is for painting from direct observation in both oil and gouache, indoors and out. MIT and scenes on the Charles River are common themes she has explored. Four MIT dome studies painted by Schweigert hang in Dewey Library and were the subject of an article in the May 3, 2010 issue of News@MITSloan. This exhibit offers the opportunity to see more of Schweigert’s paintings and sketches.

Learn Stata, SAS, and R in Upcoming Workshops on Statistical Software

By on September 27, 2010

Looking to gain skills in working with statistical analysis software packages? The following classes will be taught by the Harvard-MIT Data Center (HMDC) Statistical Trainer starting this week. Note: pre-registration required; also, there will be time at the end of each session for individual assistance, so feel free to bring your research questions.

Where: All workshops held in 1-115.

1. Introduction to Stata

This workshop is designed for individuals who have little or no experience using Stata software. You will learn how to navigate Stata’s graphical user interface, create log files, and import data from a variety of software packages. We will also share tips for getting started with Stata including the creation and organization of do-files, examining descriptive statistics, and managing data and value labels.

When: Thursday, September 30th, 1-4pm; Space is limited: pre-register online

2. Data Management in Stata

Topics covered include basic data manipulation commands such as: recoding variables, creating new variables, working with missing data, and generating variables based on complex selection criteria. Participants will be introduced to strategies for merging datasets (adding both variables and observations), and collapsing datasets. Prerequisite: a general familiarity with Stata (such as taking the Intro. workshop).

When: Thursday, October 14th, 1-4pm; Space is limited: pre-register online

3. Regression Using Stata

This hands-on class will provide a comprehensive introduction to estimating the linear regression model using ordinary least squares in Stata. Topics covered include: univariate and multiple regression, dummy variables, interaction effects, hypothesis tests, assumption testing, and strategies for organizing model testing. Prerequisites: General familiarity with Stata, including importing and managing datasets and data exploration (such as taking the Intro. workshop); knowledge of the linear regression model and ordinary least squares estimation.

When: Monday, October 25th, 1-4pm; Space is limited: pre-register online

4. Graphics in Stata

Graphs are a powerful and memorable means of communicating quantitative information. This hands-on class will provide a comprehensive introduction to graphics in Stata. Topics for the class include graphing principles, descriptive graphs, and post-estimation graphs. Prerequisite: a general familiarity with Stata (such as taking the Intro. workshop).

When: Thursday, November 4th, 1-4pm; Space is limited: pre-register online

5. Introduction to SAS

This course is intended for individuals with little to no experience using SAS, a powerful statistical software package available on Athena. With hands-on exercises, explore SAS’s many features and learn how to import and manage your data in SAS. Novices welcome!

When: Monday, November 15th, 1-4pm; Space is limited: pre-register online

6. Introduction to R

Get an introduction to R, the open-source system for statistical computation and graphics available on Athena. With hands-on exercises, learn how to import and manage datasets, create R objects, and generate figures. Novices welcome!

When: Monday, December 6th, 1-4pm; Space is limited: pre-register online

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Can’t make these times? MIT affiliates can alternatively attend these workshops at Harvard.

Questions? Contact Katherine McNeill, Social Science Data Services and Economics Librarian, mcneillh@mit.edu.

Discussion and Q&A with Gioia De Cari from "Truth Values"

By mit-admin on September 20, 2010

Monday, Sept.20 at 3pm in Killian Hall (14W-111)

Join us for a lively discussion and Q&A with Gioia De Cari from “Truth Values: One Girl’s Romp though MIT’s Male Math Maze,” an autobiographical solo show in which she reflects with wit and wisdom on her experience at MIT, the world of elite mathematics and the role of women in science. The discussion will be followed by refreshments and a chance to win tickets to “Truth Values!”

This event is sponsored by the MIT Libraries in conjunction with “Tell her to go to it” an exhibit on women’s experiences at MIT. For more information about the exhibit see the gallery website, or contact maihaugen-lib@mit.edu.

Introduction to GIS for Architecture Workshop – 9/29

By mit-admin on

When: Wednesday, September 29, 12:30-2pm
Where: DIRC (14N-132) (20 computers)

Learn about what you can do with GIS, common sources of GIS data, how to make your own GIS data, and gain hands-on experience using tools to create basic maps, export to CAD, Google Earth, or image formats, and work in 3D.

More information is available at: //libraries.mit.edu/gis/teach/archintro.html

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Citation software classes offered in October

By mit-admin on September 14, 2010

Learn how to manage your articles and cite your references more effectively in these hands-on workshops. Register now for October.

All workshops will take place in the Digital Instruction Resource Center (DIRC), 14N-132.

Managing Your References: Overview of EndNote, RefWorks, and Zotero

WHEN: Wednesday, October 6, 5 – 6pm

Please pre-register for this session. Contact Mat Willmott with questions.

EndNote Basics

WHEN: Wednesday, October 13, 5 – 6pm

Please pre-register for this session. Contact Peter Cohn with any questions.

RefWorks Basics

WHEN: Wednesday, October 20, 5 – 6pm

RefWorks is a web-based resource to help you organize references, create a bibliography, and easily cite references as you write your paper. It allows you to create individual or group accounts.

Please pre-register for this session. Contact Anita Perkins with any questions.

Zotero Basics

WHEN: Wednesday, October 27, 5 – 6pm

Zotero is a free, open-source program for Firefox that helps you 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. Contact Remlee Green with any questions.