Library Research Skills Workshops will help you learn research tips and tricks for academic success. Prepare for the next research task, find resources for a literature review, situate yourself in previous literature, and learn where to find key resources by attending one or more of these workshops.
To register for these workshops, follow the links attached to each event.
Getting Started with the Library’s New Search Tool | EBSCO Discovery Service
The library’s new search tool, EBSCO Discovery Service, allows users to search and discover the majority of WVU Libraries’ collection resources using a single search field. Come learn how to use and personalize your access to resources.
Register for the workshop on Friday, February 11 from 1 to 1:45 p.m.
Design of the search strategy for systematic biomedical reviews
Explore the basics of conducting a systematic literature review, including how to frame a research question, develop a search strategy, and search biomedical literature databases.
Register for the workshop on Tuesday, March 15 from 4 to 5 p.m.
West Virginia State Law Research
In this workshop, participants will learn how to locate and use resources for current and historical West Virginia legislation. In addition to resources for bills and statutes, users will also receive an introduction to finding supporting documents, including current and historical legislative histories, hearings, documents, and printouts.
Register for the workshop on Wednesday, February 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What works best for you: Web of Science, Google Scholar, Scopus
In this workshop, participants will explore three comprehensive search engines and a peer review database to uncover benefits and values.
Register for the workshop on Tuesday, February 15 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Introduction to US Census Data
Participants will be introduced to the various US Bureau of Census surveys and how to access demographic data available from surveys using the data platform, censum.data.gov. Additionally, participants will learn how to use the library’s GIS tool, Social Explorer, for demographic mapping and IPUMS to retrieve micro-sample data samples for public use.
Register for the workshop on Wednesday, February 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
patent search
Do you have an invention? Want to research older technologies? Do you want to understand how a technology works? Learn how patent searching using classification will help you.
Register for the workshop on Monday, February 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Use a literature review matrix to organize your research
This workshop will explain the features of a literature review matrix – what it is, how to use it, and how to make it work to organize your research.
Register for the workshop on Tuesday, February 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Find Cash Data Resources | Budget, taxes and debt
Participants will gain hands-on experience locating US Treasury data resources as well as other relevant sources.
Register for the workshop on Wednesday, February 23 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Introduction to the Engineering Village
Participants in this workshop will gain hands-on experience using and exploring the Engineering Village database.
Register for the workshop on Tuesday, March 1 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Register for the workshop on Tuesday, March 8 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Access eBooks at WVU
In this workshop, participants will learn how to discover and access eBooks from search boxes and library databases.
Register for the workshop on Thursday, March 3 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Register for the workshop on Thursday, March 10 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
From Page to Database: Finding Scientific Articles from Popular Sources
This online workshop will help you ease the stress of research by building your skills to be able to identify quality and scholarly sources from articles that can be found in casual reading.
Register for the workshop on Tuesday, March 29 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
R and RStudio Special Topic: Scrapping Twitter
This workshop will introduce participants to using R and RStudio to scrape Twitter. Attendees should have attended the Getting Started with R and RStudio workshop or have basic knowledge of using R. Attendees will need to download and install R and RStudio prior to the workshop. Both software are open-source and free to download. Participants will also need to bring their own laptop to the workshop.
Register for the workshop on Wednesday, March 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
R and RStudio Special Topic: Using APIs to Download Bulk Federal Data
This workshop will introduce participants to using R and RStudio to extract bulk federal data using APIs. Attendees should have attended the Getting Started with R and RStudio workshop or have basic knowledge of using R. Attendees will need to download and install R and RStudio prior to the workshop. Both software are open-source and free to download. Participants will also need to bring their own laptop to the workshop.
Register for the workshop on Wednesday, April 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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