Workshops

Learn more library research skills on your own time through self-paced modules and recorded workshops.

All Workshops

SimplyAnalytics is an online tool that allows users to create maps and reports and provides access to a wide variety of data, including demographic, health, business, and marketing data. In this workshop participants will learn how to create maps… More
Location Map & Data Library
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Data & Statistics
Preparing a business pitch and developing a business idea requires you to have data on your target market. You need data to inform decisions on your business plan, data on your competitors, and if you want to be innovative in your industry you need… More
Location: Online
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Learn the basics for creating a Stop Motion video using the Stop Motion Studio app and a mobile phone or tablet. At the end of the workshop, you will have knowledge of the tools, software and steps needed to make a basic Stop Motion video.  The… More
Presenter Adriana Sgro
Location: Online
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Co-Curricular Record
This is an orientation to campus resources for those with startups or interested in startups, including accelerators, courses and programs, library resources, commercialization, funding opportunities, and community resources. You will leave with… More
Location: Online
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Are you interested in sharing your data with other researchers? Has a journal or funder asked you to share your data? In this session, participants will learn how to organize and publish research data in U of T Dataverse, the university of Toronto's… More
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
This hands-on session introduces you to 3D design using Tinkercad, a free design platform that is ideal for beginners. At the end of the workshop, you will have created a basic object that is ready to be 3D printed. You are welcomed to use your own… More
Presenter Adriana Sgro
Location UTSC (see description for exact location)
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3D Printing
This workshop provides a quick start to get you up and running using Esri's ArcGIS Online platform to create and share spatially aware, web-based digital narratives. First, you'll gain familiarity with the web mapping functionality of ArcGIS Online… More
Presenter Map & Data Library
Location: Online
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Maps & GIS
Dear U of T students,   Take a study break and stop by the Pen Pals: Letter Writing Event!   Letter writing is an opportunity to slow down and connect with others. It can be a creative project or a practical one, solo downtime… More
Location Robarts Library
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Health & Wellness
This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the MADLab space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use… More
Location Gerstein Library
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3D Printing
Part 1: Structured Approach to Searching the Literature for Knowledge Syntheses Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and researchers engaged in knowledge synthesis research. Registrants MUST be currently affiliated with the… More
Location Robarts Library
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Library Research
This hands-on session will introduce you to the basics of microcontrollers. At the end of the workshop, you will have a general understanding of circuitry and how to create a simple circuit. We have a limited number of kits so you may be working… More
Presenter Adriana Sgro
Location UTSC (see description for exact location)
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Co-Curricular Record
This introductory workshop will introduce you to the tools and resources related to podcasts. You will learn about best practices for creating a podcast, including choosing a format, comparing recording software and selecting the proper equipment… More
Presenter Adriana Sgro
Location: Online
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Co-Curricular Record
Part 2: Beyond Medline: Translating Search Strategies, Grey Literature, & Supplementary Search Techniques Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and faculty engaged in knowledge synthesis research.  Date: Thursday, April… More
Location Robarts Library
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Library Research
This hands-on session will move beyond creating basic circuits. We will work with various sensors and other signal types. It is recommended that you attend the “Introduction to Microcontrollers” workshop beforehand or have a basic understanding of… More
Presenter Adriana Sgro
Location UTSC (see description for exact location)
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Co-Curricular Record
During this session, we'll go beyond the fundamentals of podcast creation. You'll gain insights into mastering, podcast directories, and RSS feeds. Additionally, there will be a practical exercise involving the editing of an audio file using… More
Presenter Adriana Sgro
Location: Online
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Co-Curricular Record
This online session will introduce you to Design Space, the online tool that lets you create Cricut projects. During the interactive workshop, you will learn how to browse the Cricut design database or use program tools to create your own project,… More
Presenter Adriana Sgro
Location: Online
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Co-Curricular Record