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Women’s Work: Shaping Healthcare in the Rural Midwest
"Women's Work: Shaping Healthcare in the Rural Midwest," a new exhibit at the Wangensteen Historical...
"Women's Work: Shaping Healthcare in the Rural Midwest," a new exhibit at the Wangensteen Historical...
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!
In 2022, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a memo requiring that all federal funding agencies implement policies for immediate sharing of publications and data for their grantees by December 31, 2025. The Department of Energy and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have already implemented this requirement. What does this mean for data management practices during the lifecycle of your research project? What must you write into a grant application? How do you know when and where to share your publications and data? All of these topics and more will be explored in this session.
Join us on Oct. 1 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies, housed in the Archives and Special Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. This exhibit reception will give attendees a chance to experience the exhibit, Indivisible: Celebrating 25 years of the Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies, before it closes.
Join us at Wilson Library (west bank) for PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) from UMN Boynton Health. Drop in at any time to meet registered therapy animal teams—including dogs, bunnies, cats, chickens, and other therapy animals. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community. All are welcome!
It is important to choose the right type of synthesis for your research questions. In this workshop, learn about various review methodologies like systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, and other types of evidence syntheses.
This introductory workshop, designed for graduate students but open to all who are interested, will help you determine the best review type for your research question and point you to resources and tools for completing an evidence synthesis project. Open to all disciplines and graduate student levels.
Join us for an introductory CNC cutting workshop, where you'll learn to design and create a laser-cut, press-fit marble maze! In this hands-on session, you'll explore how to turn ideas into precise designs using CAD and vector graphics software, including Fusion 360 and Inkscape. We'll guide you through converting CAD sketches into vector designs, optimizing files for laser cutting, and a crash course on vector graphics software. Expect to leave with practical skills in CAD modeling, vector design, and CNC preparation — plus seeing your designs brought to life!
Shop gently used books of all genres, DVDs, and puzzles. This sale, organized by the Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library, typically raises over $15,000 for the library. Both cash and credit cards are accepted at the book sale.
Join us for the 2025-2026 season of First Fridays as we explore the things you can see, hear, touch, taste or smell in Archives and Special Collections. This first program in the First Fridays season features presentations from the University of Minnesota Archives and Archival Processing.
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. The workshop is free and open to all current and former military students.
Shop gently used books of all genres, DVDs, and puzzles. This sale, organized by the Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library, typically raises over $15,000 for the library. Both cash and credit cards are accepted at the book sale.
Join the UMN Book Club for the Summer book discussion August 16th from 1 to 3PM. We will be discussing Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book!
Shop gently used books of all genres, DVDs, and puzzles. This sale, organized by the Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library, typically raises over $15,000 for the library. Both cash and credit cards are accepted at the book sale.
Homecoming 2025 is almost here. The UMN Libraries will host a few tables at the the new Homecoming Block Party at the U on the Mall in front of Walter Library on Monday, October 6 starting at 4pm.
The UMN Libraries will have a button-making craft station with the Toaster Innovation Hub. We will showcase campus and Homecoming history from the UMN Archives including images and yearbooks. View historic photos of Homecoming decorations, Parade, the Marching Band, football and more.
Both funders and journals frequently require data sharing, but selecting the data repository in which to place your data is a vast and often confusing process. This session will walk you through a tool to help you select a repository and alert you to policies and repository characteristics you should be aware of before depositing your data.
Join us for an Archives and Special Collections pop-up exhibit for Banned Books Week. See books, maps, newspapers, and other materials that have been restricted, censored, challenged, and banned across the last 500 years!
This workshop for graduate students will provide an overview of the publishing process. We will cover the basics of: peer review, copyright, types of journals, costs of publishing, and "predatory" journals.
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.
Learn how to use a vacuum former to make a chocolate bar mold! During this workshop you can expect to learn the basics of mold making and its applications. Feel free to stay after to make a mold of your own!
Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank will be hosting yoga on Friday’s from 12-12:30 on the first floor. This class is great for beginners and those seeking the mental benefits of yoga. All fitness levels are welcome.
Ever wanted to learn to crochet, but weren't sure where to start? Join us as we teach you the basics of crochet and guide you in creating a simple introductory project! We'll provide the hooks, yarn, tapestry needle, and pattern; just come ready to learn. Everyone will leave with a crochet kit to keep the crafting going!
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.
Learn about using the citation management software, EndNote, to import citations, customize your account, and format your bibliographies and in-text citations.
Professional headshots can be expensive... so learn how to take your own (or your friends')...
Visit Elmer L. Andersen Library on Wednesday, Oct. 15, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., for an Open House event to mark the opening of the exhibit, “Beyond the Page: Preserving the Spirit of the University Through an Independent Student Press.”
Meet with fellow learners on Zoom and 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.
This workshop will cover: screening and reading articles efficiently, using organizational tools (research logs and tables, tags, annotated bibliographies) to summarize and surface connections between sources, and practicing a formula for writing your lit review.
Please join us for the 2025 James Ford Bell Lecture, “Hearing African Music Across the Early Modern Atlantic World,” presented by Professor Mary Caton Lingold, Department of English, Virginia Commonwealth University. This hybrid event is free and open to all. Please register if you plan to attend in person or online.
This workshop will provide an overview of the library resources and services available to UMN graduate students. You’ll learn how to effectively find scholarly materials and how librarians and other library staff can assist you to succeed. Open to everyone but strongly recommended for first-year graduate students!
In this workshop, we will demonstrate how to use Bodyswaps, a tool for UMN students, staff and faculty to practice job interview skills and other interpersonal skills. This can be a start of your self-paced journey to become more confident applying for jobs and internships! Bodyswaps uses virtual reality to place you in a realistic setting where you talk to an avatar, and it can give you feedback such as whether you're coming off too confident or not confident enough. It tracks your head movements and body posture to give you advice about non-verbal communication.
Guests are invited to celebrate the exhibit, Metamorphosis: Maria Sibylla Merian’s Art and Impact in Minnesota, at the Andersen Horticultural Library. This collaborative exhibition honors Merian’s groundbreaking fusion of art and science, showcasing her influence alongside works by Minnesota artists and authors who have been inspired by her. Enjoy refreshments with our co-curators.
Learn how to use BrowZine, a tool to create your own virtual reading room of your favorite journals. You’ll also learn how to set up database and journal alerts to keep up on published scholarship in your field.
In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank is hosting yoga on Friday’s from 12-12:30 on the first floor. This class is great for beginners and those seeking the mental benefits of yoga. All fitness levels are welcome.
The event is free and open to all. You do NOT need to have a RecWell membership or be part of RecWell’s Fit pass program. Bring a yoga mat, if possible, or there will be some available to use. All are welcome including students, staff and faculty.
Calling all game gurus and thrill-seekers! Ready to swap textbooks for joysticks? Summon your inner ninja with Fruit Ninja or channel your inner rockstar with Beat Saber. Take a break from the slog of studying and reset your brain with games!
This session is for folks who anticipate that they may share datasets in the Data Repository for the University of Minnesota (DRUM). We’ll talk about how to prepare the data and develop documentation and metadata. A step-by-step demonstration on how to upload data to DRUM will round out the session.
This session will show you how to make the right choice for your research. We will discuss how to identify potential journals and what factors to consider before you submit. We will also describe the peer review process and how journal quality is assessed.
Come to Walter Library on Tuesday, October 21 anytime from 1-2:30. Build and take a free mini-LEGO kit and explore all that The Toaster and Walter Library has to offer! Representatives from our academic support and tutoring resources will also be there to answer your questions about how to get academic support.
The news is full of stories about how VR is transforming healthcare or health education. Come learn about and experience some of the most impactful ways, including visualizing anatomy, building empathy for patients, and improving team communication skills.
Transform your study habits and boost your creativity by understanding your optimal learning environment. The Tutoring & Academic Success Center (TASC) invites you to join us at the Health Sciences Library to explore the Makerspace and the Virtual Reality Studio! FREE food will be provided!
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 23, to celebrate the exhibit, “The Circle Unbroken: Celebrating 40 Years of Community Stewardship and the Givens Collection.”
Join us at Wilson Library (west bank) for PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) from UMN Boynton Health. Drop in at any time to meet registered therapy animal teams—including dogs, bunnies, cats, chickens, and other therapy animals. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community. All are welcome!
Get ready to dive into the world of Cricut with the Toaster Team! Discover the wonders of this incredible crafting machine that has the power to transform simple ideas into intricate designs. Whether it's crafting cute stickers or executing an elaborate project, Cricut has got you covered! Never used a Cricut before? No worries! This is the ideal jumping-off point for you. Our engaging workshop will guide you through the basics of maneuvering the Cricut Design Space and gradually elevate you to mastering advanced techniques such as uploading and editing your own images. Let's embark on this exciting crafting journey together!
Registration is encouraged. You are encouraged to bring your laptop so you can get started in the Cricut Design Space.
Join the Center for Premodern Studies on Friday, Oct. 24 for a lecture by printmaker Rebecca Gilbert. A light lunch will be served at this event. Participants are encouraged to RSVP for this event to help plan the catering needs.
Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank is...
Join the UMN Book Club for a book discussion October 25th from 1 to 3PM. We will be discussing On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book!
Please join us Oct. 28 to celebrate 50 years of the Kerlan Award, while honoring illustrator Jim McMullan!
This workshop will cover: screening and reading articles efficiently, using organizational tools (research logs and tables, tags, annotated bibliographies) to summarize and surface connections between sources, and practicing a formula for writing your lit review.
Learn how to operate a laser cutter and vinyl cutter! During this workshop you can expect to learn about the different use cases of digital cutting machines, how to safely and effectively use them, and how to make your own custom designs! Feel free to stay after to do a project of your own!
Meet with fellow learners on Zoom and 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.
You submitted your paper to the journal of your choice. You know you did high quality research and felt good about your paper. Until you get peer review comments that make you question whether you should even be in your field at all. It’s okay! This workshop will teach you how to respond to peer reviewer comments and make your paper even stronger before you resubmit it. We will also cover how you can be a good peer reviewer of other researchers’ work.
Visit the Wangensteen Historical Library’s 4th Annual Halloween Pop-Up Exhibit - Spine Chillers: Old Books & Spooky Movies! Stop by the Wangensteen on Wednesday, October 30 anytime from 11:30-1:30 in Phillips-Wangensteen 2-330 (bring your U Card). No registration required. Free! (Don’t worry, they aren’t all super spooky).
Need a relaxing study break? In collaboration with RecWell, Wilson Library on west bank is hosting yoga on Friday’s from 12-12:30 on the first floor. This class is great for beginners and those seeking the mental benefits of yoga. All fitness levels are welcome.
The event is free and open to all. You do NOT need to have a RecWell membership or be part of RecWell’s Fit pass program. Bring a yoga mat, if possible, or there will be some available to use. All are welcome including students, staff and faculty.
Spend a cozy afternoon relaxing and reading in the unique Upson Room (room 102) at Walter Library on Friday, October 31 from 2:30 - 4:00pm! Bring a spooky book to read, select one from a pop-up library of fun books, or try the Libby app for fun ebooks or audiobooks. Join fellow readers including students from the University Book Club and learn more about the book club or get a book recommendation.
Join Dr. John S. Wright, Emeritus Professor of African American and African Studies, and Davu Underwood Seru, Curator of the Givens Collection, as they discuss their personal paths as interdisciplinary scholars working in the academy and in communities off-campus and within the broader Black Studies tradition.
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