This session occurs at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus and is part of the Digital Scholarship @UTSC Series. NVivo is a qualitative data analysis software program that can help you to organize, manage, and make sense of research data such as field notes, interviews, videos, social media, and much more. In this hands-on introductory workshop, […]

Join us for a day of digital storytelling beginning with a workshop on Twine a non-linear, interactive storytelling tool followed by lunch where Madison Trusolino and Lilia Topouzova will discuss their research projects. The afternoon Dr. Fan will present a keynote followed by a roundtable discussion. The event is free and open to all of […]

This workshop introduces users to intermediate data processing tools using R in RStudio including reshaping data files, loops, ggplot2 and R Markdown. Please note that you do not need to attend Intermediate R part 1 to attend part 2 because they cover different topics.

When: Tuesday March 3, 2020, 12-2pm Location: The Hub, Highland Hall, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4 Instructor: Carey Toane, Entrepreneurship Librarian, UTL; Joe Lee, Marketing & Strategy, Velocity, Waterloo University How do you know if you have a winning product/service concept? This workshop will introduce you to market research methods, techniques, and tools that […]

Description: Endnote is a reference management software designed to support academic research. In this workshop, you will learn about the features and functions of Endnote, with a particular emphasis on how it can be used to store, organize, and sort citations used in your general research. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the key features of Endnote, and […]

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test. If you would like this presentation to be offered at a different day or time, please provide feedback to us at digital.studio@utoronto.ca.

In an ideal world, any data you collect or obtain would be clean and formatted perfectly for analysis and visualization. But the reality is that data can be really messy! Cleaning and reformatting your data can be a time-consuming and tedious task, but there are ways to speed things up and automate repetitive tasks. OpenRefine […]

What will you learn? Dataverse is the University of Toronto’s institutional repository for publishing and sharing your research data. In this workshop, you will receive a hands-on introduction to this research data repository including how to deposit your datasets, how to assign rights to other researchers, and understanding the options available for sharing your data. […]

Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The drop-in sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in […]

This workshop will offer an overview of using ProQuest RefWorks, a web-based reference management tool available to U of T students. No prior RefWorks knowledge is required. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Collect and annotate references Organize references using tags, folders, and other features Collaborate and share references  Generate […]

During this 1.5-hour session, we will discuss the core principles of the MRHP system and review the main functions within key roles: 1. Faculty PI / Supervisor Create original submission, amendment, renewal Respond to requests for revisions from REB reviewers Designate PI Assistant Designate Student PI Forward task to PI Assistant Review a student protocol […]

EndNote is a reference management software that has specific capabilities needed when conducting a systematic review, scoping review, or other review publication. In this workshop, you will learn how to use EndNote, with a particular emphasis on the features and functions for comprehensive literature reviews. ** Note that this is a separate workshop from the […]

MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A desktop PC will be available to each registrant, but feel free to bring your own […]

Orientation to campus resources for students with startups or interested in startups, including accelerators, courses and programs, library resources, commercialization, funding opportunities, and Toronto community resources. You will leave with: knowledge of how the university supports student and faculty startups through space, training, and mentorship an understanding of campus accelerators, pitch competitions, and funding opportunities […]

This hands-on workshop in Python covers reading, describing, and filtering data, as well as conducting basic summary analyses, using the pandas package and Jupyter Notebooks. Workshop attendees do not need any experience with programming or Python/pandas, but must be familiar with tabular data and have a basic understanding of different types of data (quantitative/qualitative variables). […]

This is a hands-on workshop that introduces the R statistical programming language using RStudio. The topics covered are reading, exploring, manipulating data and running some statistical tests. It is most suitable for new R users or users looking to review their knowledge in R.

This is the second of two workshops on exploratory data analysis using Python, and you must have completed Exploratory Data Analysis Using Python – Part 1 of 2, or be familiar with reading, describing, filtering, and summarizing data using the pandas package. This hands-on workshop in Python uses the pandas package and Jupyter Notebooks to […]

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test. If you would like this presentation to be offered at a different day or time, please provide feedback to us at digital.studio@utoronto.ca.

MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A desktop PC will be available to each registrant, but feel free to bring your own […]

Be part of the 6th annual STrengthening Administration of Research (STAR) conference, brought to you by the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI).  Join your peers and staff from the VPRI, Financial Services, and UTSC Procurement in a day of learning, networking, and sharing best practices in administering research & innovation.  Learn more about the VPRI's STAR program. UTSC […]

This workshop introduces the student to Python programming using the arcpy site package for ArcGIS Pro. Learn how to use ArcToolBox geoprocessing tools to clip and project data. Use a for loop and if statement for geoprocessing. Run standalone python programs. NOTE: Attendees should have knowledge of basics in ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

Lawyers Marc Lampert and Alex Koch will be conducting a free one-hour workshop on practical legal tips for startup companies. There will be an interactive discussion centred around an introduction to various concepts and strategies on business structures, technology contracts and intellectual property (“IP”). You will gain a better understanding of the range of legal […]

Research on Teaching (SoTL): Survey Design This session, hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation (CTSI),  provides an introductory overview of the practical design and use of surveys, focusing on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) work. We will begin with a discussion on the strengths (and weaknesses) of using surveys relative to […]

Learn how to safely operate the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. 3D Printing Safety Training Date: Wednesday March 11, 5:10pm - 6:00pm Location: MADLab, Gerstein Science Information Centre, 1 Below, room B112 Presenters: Erica Lenton, Gerstein Librarian & Mike Spears, MADLab Manager What's Covered:  […]

Qualitative data can provide important depth of understanding around programmatic outcomes, as well as key context to quantitative analyses. Whether you are preparing with a literature review, have collected survey data, focus groups, pictures, or other non-numeric information, NVivo can help you organize and quickly analyze your data. Discover how NVivo can harness the power […]

Infographics are a specific type of data visualization that uses a mix of data, visuals, and text to inform or persuade. They are common in marketing and social media, but are becoming more popular as a way to attract and engage with audiences to share your message. They can be used to promote yourself and […]

Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The drop-in sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in […]

When: Thursday March 12, 2020, 11am-12pm Location: Library Makerspace, UTSC Library, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4 Instructor: Sarah Guay, Liaison Librarian and Web & User Experience Librarian, UTSC & Joshua Shum, Masters of Information candidate, iSchool, University of Toronto During this workshop, you will learn the essentials of User Experience (UX) research, design, and testing geared towards […]

Qualitative data can provide important depth of understanding around programmatic outcomes, as well as key context to quantitative analyses. Whether you are preparing with a literature review, have collected survey data, focus groups, pictures, or other non-numeric information, NVivo can help you organize and quickly analyze your data. Discover how NVivo can harness the power […]

As part of the graduation process, you will be submitting an electronic copy of your thesis or dissertation that will become publicly available online upon your convocation. This workshop given jointly by the School of Graduate Studies and the Library staff will guide you through: Thesis formatting in MS Word, submission, deadlines, and what happens […]

Qualitative data can provide important depth of understanding around programmatic outcomes, as well as key context to quantitative analyses. Whether you are preparing with a literature review, have collected survey data, focus groups, pictures, or other non-numeric information, NVivo can help you organize and quickly analyze your data. Discover how NVivo can harness the power […]

This workshop introduces the Gale Digital Scholar Lab, a platform that allows users to discover and create collections of digitized texts from the Gale Historical Collections, run a variety of statistical analyses on them, and visualize the resulting data. Participants will learn how to use the Digital Scholar Lab and get an overview of text […]

During this 1.5-hour session, we will discuss the core principles of the MRHP system and review the main functions within key roles: 1. Faculty PI / Supervisor Create original submission, amendment, renewal Respond to requests for revisions from REB reviewers Designate PI Assistant Designate Student PI Forward task to PI Assistant Review a student protocol […]

MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A desktop PC will be available to each registrant, but feel free to bring your own […]

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Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test. If you would like this presentation to be offered at a different day or time, please provide feedback to us at digital.studio@utoronto.ca.

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the creation of professional documents such as journal articles, theses, books, and scientific or technical reports. LaTeX is the standard for writing in many STEM fields and offers advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more.  In […]

The Winter 2020 Indigenous Book Club meeting will take place at UTSC’s Ralph Campbell Lounge. This is an opportunity to discuss books, podcasts and other media by Indigenous authors and creators creatively and in a sharing circle. The goal of this book club is to create a space to discuss and learn about Indigenous arts […]

This workshop introduces users to statistical methods using R in RStudio. In particular, it covers t-tests, ANOVA, correlation and linear regression. Please note that you do not need to attend Intermediate R part 1 to attend part 2 because they cover different topics.

Cancellation notice: As of March 12, the University recommends cancellation or postponement of all discretionary events that are not required as part of courses and academic requirements due to concerns over COVID-19. As a precaution, we will cancel all remaining March and April Shut Up & Write sessions. Having trouble with finding the time and […]

For students of all disciplines interested in learning more about researching companies and finding competitor information. Includes an overview of subscription databases and publicly available resources for company research. You’ll learn how to: Evaluate different types of company information and understand the differences between public and private companies Find both direct and indirect competitor information […]

Whether you are on the edge of a new industry to looking to enter an established sector, you need to quantify and understand the industry players, segments, and size. This workshop introduces you to existing sources of industry information such as market research reports and trade journals, as well as provides strategies to help you […]

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the creation of professional documents such as journal articles, theses, books, and scientific or technical reports. LaTeX is the standard for writing in many STEM fields and offers advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more.  In […]

When: Thursday March 19, 2020, 2-4pm Location: The BRIDGE Lab, 1095 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 5J9 Instructor: Deena Yanofsky, Data Librarian, UTSC  The ability to ask and answer real-world questions from large and small data sets, and to communicate that information to others, is becoming a requirement for innovation and entrepreneurship. This interactive session […]

Hello all. Given everything that is happening right now with COVID-19, and the province-wide challenges with childcare, we have decided to cancel this month's dashboards and cube training.  Please join us at the next session on May 1st. Registration is kindly requested.  Stay healthy, everyone! Best, Maya & the dashboards team

MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A desktop PC will be available to each registrant, but feel free to bring your own […]

Participants in this workshop will learn the basics manipulating, visualizing and analyzing geospatial datasets in Esri's newest desktop software.  Topics covered will include:  A tour of ArcGIS Pro; Loading and Manipulating; shapefiles and geodatabases; Symbology; Cartography; Spatial and Attribute Joins; Querying; Summarized Statistics; Subsetting; Clipping; Erasing and Buffering; Geocoding. Participants will also work through solving a problem using GIS analysis tools.

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test. If you would like this presentation to be offered at a different day or time, please provide feedback to us at digital.studio@utoronto.ca.

Through a combination of lecture and activities, this two-hour workshop will use a data visualization workflow model to introduce participants to best practices and guidelines for designing effective visualizations and evaluating visualizations. There will then be an activity to apply best practices by working in small groups to critique visualizations. For more information on Data […]

Cancellation notice:  As of March 12, the University recommends cancellation or postponement of all discretionary events that are not required as part of courses and academic requirements due to concerns over COVID-19. As a precaution, we have cancelled all remaining Winter 2020 Digital Scholarship @UTSC events. Check back on our website in late Summer for our […]

Learn how to safely operate the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. 3D Printing Safety Training Date: Tuesday March 24, 3:10pm - 4:00pm Location: MADLab, Gerstein Science Information Centre, 1 Below, room B112 Presenters: Erica Lenton, Gerstein Librarian & Mike Spears, MADLab Manager What's Covered:  […]

This workshop introduces users to intermediate data processing tools using R in RStudio including reshaping data files, loops, ggplot2 and R Markdown. Please note that you do not need to attend Intermediate R part 1 to attend part 2 because they cover different topics.

Description: Endnote is a reference management software designed to support academic research. In this workshop, you will learn about the features and functions of Endnote, with a particular emphasis on how it can be used to store, organize, and sort citations used in your general research. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the key features of Endnote, and […]

Through a combination of lecture and activities, this two and a half hour workshop will introduce participants to a common data visualization tool, Tableau Desktop. Participants will learn to create a variety of visualizations such as a line graph of profits over time by product category, a box plot of iris petal widths by species, […]

ArcGIS Online - An Introduction (http://utoronto.maps.arcgis.com/) Participants will learn the basics of this online mapping and GIS platform.  Topics covered will include: Geocoding, Symbology, Scale Dependencies, Map Labeling, Popup Management, etc.

When: Wednesday March 25, 2020, 3pm - 5pm Location: The BRIDGE Library, 1095 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4 Instructor: Kelly Crawford, Assistant Director, Indigenous Initiatives, UTSC; and  Dr. Angela Nardozi, Educator, Coach, and Sessional lecturer at OISE/UT and UTM.  Some Indigenous youth are claiming Reconciliation is dead, after conflict with the RCMP and the Canadian state. Join us […]

  Cancellation notice: As of March 12, the University recommends cancellation or postponement of all discretionary events that are not required as part of courses and academic requirements due to concerns over COVID-19. As a precaution, we will cancel all remaining March and April sessions. Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? […]

When: Thursday March 26, 2020, 2-4pm Location: AC286A, UTSC Library, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4 Instructor: Deena Yanofsky, Data Librarian, UTSC  The ability to ask and answer real-world questions from large and small data sets, and to communicate that information to others visually, is becoming a requirement for innovation and entrepreneurship. This interactive session will […]

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test. If you would like this presentation to be offered at a different day or time, please provide feedback to us at digital.studio@utoronto.ca.

During this 1.5-hour session, we will discuss the core principles of the MRHP system and review the main functions within key roles: 1. Faculty PI / Supervisor Create original submission, amendment, renewalRespond to requests for revisions from REB reviewersDesignate PI AssistantDesignate Student PIForward task to PI AssistantReview a student protocolDisplay protocol approval letterTrack status of […]

EndNote is a reference management software that has specific capabilities needed when conducting a systematic review, scoping review, or other review publication. In this workshop, you will learn how to use EndNote, with a particular emphasis on the features and functions for comprehensive literature reviews. ** Note that this is a separate workshop from the […]

In this interactive online workshop I’ll show you how to take your design idea and turn it into a 3D printed object! You’ll see a 3D printer in action. I will describe the manufacturing process, and the necessary considerations for designing something that can be easily and efficiently 3D printed. Then we’ll take a quick tour […]

MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A desktop PC will be available to each registrant, but feel free to bring your own […]

Cancellation notice: As of March 12, the University recommends cancellation or postponement of all discretionary events that are not required as part of courses and academic requirements due to concerns over COVID-19. As a precaution, we will cancel all remaining March and April sessions. Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut […]

Due to COVID-19 recent events, this session is cancelled. Please join us at the May session.