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3D Modeling with Gravity Sketch VR [Drop-In Hour]

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Drop in anytime during the hour to learn about Gravity Sketch VR, a 3D modeling program where you sketch in virtual and mixed reality. These sketches can be exported to CAD software, Unity 3D projects or 3D printed. This workshop is for anyone interested in design or virtual reality.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

Learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office.

Free

ONLINE: Storage, back-up, and versioning, oh my!

Virtual Event

We will cover a variety of techniques for protecting your data, from low/no tech to more technical coding based tools, such as GitHub. This session will also address recent Google Drive changes. No matter what your discipline or what materials you work with, this workshop will assist you in finding a storage strategy that is right for you!

Free

Intro to Sewing and Embroidery

HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Learn how to use sewing and embroidery machines to make anything involving fabric! During this workshop you can expect to learn how to operate and thread the machines, create custom designs, and make your very own Block M pillow! Feel free to stay after to make one for yourself!

Free

UROP and Pizza at the Libraries

Walter Library 117 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Are you finishing up your Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) proposal application? Want fellow students to review your draft? Have questions on citations? Drop by Walter Library room 204 for work time and support. Bring your laptop and we will provide pizza, snacks and a space to work with fellow Gophers to get it done!

Free

VR for Anatomy [Drop-In Hour]

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Got 15 minutes to spare? Come learn how you can use Primal VR at home with a borrowed headset to study anatomy in 3D virtual reality. Attendees can come and go at any point during the hour.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to EndNote and EndNote Online

Virtual Event

Learn about using EndNote to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and in-text citations. We'll also discuss using EndNote in conjunction with EndNote Online, a web-based version of EndNote freely available to current University of Minnesota students, faculty, and staff. We will send a Zoom link to students who are registered one day before the workshop.

Free

Media Workshop: Tell your story through podcasting Part I

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Unleash your creativity with our podcasting workshop! Discover the vast array of audio equipment available, some even for free checkout at the U of M Libraries. Master the art of planning and preparing a podcast to tell an engaging story. Participants will develop their stories and create a storyboard. Our dedicated staff will be ready to guide you, conduct insightful demos, and equip you with the tools you need for your podcasting journey. Don't miss this chance to embark on an exciting adventure in podcasting!

Free

ONLINE: The Future of Data Sharing: What You Need to Know About Federal Mandates

Virtual Event

What does the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) memo requiring that all federal funding agencies adapt a data sharing policy for their grantees mean for data management practices during the lifecycle of your research project? What must you write into a grant application? How do you know where to share your data? All of these topics and more will be explored in this session.

Free

Media Workshop: Tell your story through podcasting Part II

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Armed with the basics of podcasting; it's time to translate your knowledge into a tangible product! This session is your gateway to experiencing the exhilarating process of podcast creation, learning Audacity, and recording your practice podcast presentation. Don't miss this opportunity to bring your podcasting vision to life! Media support staff and microphones will be on hand to assist in your creation.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

Learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office.

Free

ONLINE: Publishing (with) data

Virtual Event

This session will help you form good practices as you prepare to submit your research to a journal and affiliated data to a repository. Attendees will learn how to make informed decisions about where to publish by learning how to select appropriate journals and how to advocate for yourself and your research throughout the publication process.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

Learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office.

Free

ONLINE: Libraries Mission Brief: Workshop for UMN Veterans

Virtual Event

In this 45-minute workshop you will meet other veterans on campus, learn tips and tricks from military affiliated Libraries staff for doing research for papers and projects, accessing library materials, and getting help when you are off-campus.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

Learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more.  Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office. 

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

Learn how to use Zotero to create your own database of citations, PDFs, images, webpages, video and audio files and more. Zotero can then be used to create citations in a large number of citation styles which can be added to Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Libre Office.

Free

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