Career & Tools
The Library is here to support graduate student development with the addition of 4 new workshops throughout the winter quarter.
Check out these upcoming offerings and be sure to sign up today!
Literature Reviews in the Humanities & Social Sciences: Practical Tips and Strategies
Date & Time: Wednesday, 1/31/2024 | 12-1:00pm
Location: Library 1312
In this workshop, you will learn how to get started creating a Literature Review, including:
- What Literature Reviews are, and where to find them
- How to use concept mapping to identify which secondary sources you need
- How to find and organize your sources to facilitate your writing
- Advanced tips and strategies for searching library databases so you can:
- Save your searches
- Create Alerts for new citations in your topic
- How to best cite and export your sources
Snacks will be provided. Register Here!
Questions? Contact Marisol Ramos or Jane Faulkner
Zotero Workshop for Graduate Students
Date & Time: Wednesday, 2/14/2024 | 12-1:00pm
Location: Library 1312
What is Zotero? Zotero is a free bibliography management tool that helps you collect citations for your research and generate entries for notes and bibliographies. While geared to graduate students, UCSB faculty and other affiliated researchers are welcome to attend. The “Zotero Basics” workshop lasts one hour and will cover all aspects of using Zotero to manage citations for your personal research. This workshop is designed for beginners, however we will also share tips to help experienced users make better use of Zotero. Registration in advance required. Refreshments will be provided.
Snacks will be provided. Register Here!
Questions? Contact Kristen LaBonte
Copyright: What Do Users Need to Know? What Do Creators Need to Know?
Date & Time: Wednesday, 2/28/2024 | 12-1:00pm
Location: Library 1312
This presentation you will learn the basics of copyright under US Law, including:
- What is copyright? What does it cover?
- How does a creator get their work copyrighted? What is "work for hire"?
- How long does a copyright last?
- What is public domain? What is Fair Use?
Refreshments will be provided. Advanced Registration is required. Register Here!
Questions? Contact Chuck Huber
ORCID Workshop for Graduate Students
Date & Time: Wednesday, 3/06/2024 | 12-1:00pm
Location: Library 1312
UCSB Library invites graduate students to learn how to use ORCID in your research. ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a unique, persistent digital identifier that you own and control, and that distinguishes you from every other researcher.
In this workshop we will cover:
- Creating a free ORCID ID and managing your ORCID account
- Placing your publications in ORCID
- Funding, publisher, and research institution requirements
- Tips and tricks for the best use of ORCID, especially through name and institution changes
Snacks will be provided. Advance registration required. Register Here!
This will ensure that you receive the pre-workshop email with instructions for what you need to do on your computer ahead of time.
Questions? Contact Kristen LaBonte or Chuck Huber