Workshops

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

Take a break and transport yourself to tranquility with U of T Libraries' Mandalas and Music session. Blank mandala artwork pages and basic art supplies will be available for you to choose from and colour in during this hour against the backdrop of… More

This session will occur in-person and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. This hands-on session introduces you to 3D design using Tinkercad, a free design platform that is great for beginners. At the end of… More

This stress-free workshop will have you creating a custom greeting card using templates and stickers cut out by our Cricut Maker. All materials provided.  Location: UTSC LIbrary - Makerspace - AC256

Learn how to develop critical reading skills and how to incorporate them into the process of research and critical writing. This online session concentrates on the skills of analysis and synthesis as they pertain to library research and academic… More

During this online session, learn how to develop effective strategies for academic research and how to correctly incorporate primary and secondary sources into your essays. You will learn about the various styles of documentation, incorporating… More

Managing large number of citations for your research projects can be daunting. Citation management tools like Zotero help you create, organize and keep track of your citations. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, you will learn how to… More

This online session addresses the “big picture” of the place of annotated bibliographies in the scholarly conversation, as well as “nuts-and-bolts” strategies for researching and evaluating books and articles to identify the best sources on a topic… More

Learn how to conduct comprehensive research and synthesize the “state of the art” knowledge on a particular topic. Through short lectures, interactive class discussion and hands-on exercises, you will learn about the different kinds of literature… More

Managing large number of citations for your research projects can be daunting. Citation management tools like Zotero help you create, organize and keep track of your citations. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, you will learn how to… More

Brand new to searching? Entering an unfamiliar subject area? Just want a reminder of the basics? Then this session is for you. We'll start at the beginning with operationalizing a research question, work through the steps of building a successful … More

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