Winter Workshops

Discover what your Library has to offer (which is a lot more than just books!) at one of our workshops.

Don't see what you're looking for?  Drop by for one-on-one research help with Michele, or email me to request additional workshops here in Cambridge.  Check out the full list of Library workshops and get registered here.


Introduction to GIS for Architecture:
Maps are an eye-catching and dynamic way to support your research and design work.  GIS software and data allow you to create easy-to-understand, thematic maps that highlight the importance of place in the field of Architecture.  By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• access a variety of GIS resources available at the School of Architecture
• find online data resources and mapping applications
• create basic topographic and demographic maps using ArcMap 10
• insert standard map elements and export your finished product

Held in the Seminar Room, Musagetes Architecture Library
Thursday January 26, 2012      1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to RefWorks:

Learn how to manage your references, create bibliographies, and format your papers in a variety of citation styles using RefWorks, a web-based citation software freely available to all Waterloo students, faculty, and staff.  By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• create a RefWorks account
• import references from databases, the Library’s catalogue, and other sources
• navigate RefWorks and edit your citations
• create and format bibliographies in a variety of citation styles
• identify options within RefWorks for reference sharing
• access your account and citations from anywhere
• and more! 

Held in the Seminar Room, Musagetes Architecture Library

Thursday February 2, 2012      1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

GIS Seminar

Ever wonder what GIS is? Or why you should care?

This session will cover what GIS is and what it can do. Live demonstrations will show you how easy it is to use, and what resources are available to you here at the library. Experts will be on-hand to answer all your questions.

Geospatial Information Systems can add some serious value to your coursework or thesis. Find out what it can do for you!

...in the Ward Room
Tuesday March 18th @ 11am.

New and Improved!

Thanks to your suggestions and a side of WEEF funding, the Library's Conference Room is better than ever!

All four walls are now covered with tack boards and white boards, which provide an ideal backdrop for our new AV equipment. The room is now furnished with a DVD/VHS player, a digital projector and speakers to fulfill all your group work-critiquing-powerpointing-movie watching needs.

Just come to the front desk to book some time in our newly multi-purposed room.

Upcoming Workshops: RefWorks, GIS

Be sure to make the time for these upcoming information sessions here at the library!:

Introduction to RefWorks - Wednesday October 3rd @ 12:45pm

RefWorks is an online tool you can use to create and manage your own citation database which will help you organize sources, create instant bibliographies and even embed citations right into your paper! This session will show you why RefWorks is such a great resource, how to set up an account, and get you started on importing citations for all of your research materials. Bring your laptop and follow along!

Introduction to GIS - Thursday October 4th @ 12:45pm

Geospacial Information Systems (GIS) are collections of hardware, software and data that are used to capture, manage and display geographically referenced information for the purposes of analysis and map creation. This session will highlight what GIS can do, the data and programs that are available to Waterloo students, reliable web resources, and how to access GIS services through our library.
We will not get into actually using GIS software during this session. Instruction in ArcGIS, the program licensed for use in UW libraries, can be obtained on an individual, by appointment basis by contacting me (Sara) at sperkins@library.uwaterloo.ca

*Additional or follow-up sessions for both RefWorks and GIS will be held to serve popular demand. Leave a comment or send me an email if there are times that would better serve you or if you are interested in learning more about either of these resources.

Back to School

Welcome!

It's very exciting to see the school full of people again and to have some traffic in the library!

We spent all summer shifting our collection to make room for new books and gearing up to help you with all your upcoming projects.

September is going to be a busy month! There will be some changes and new faces in the library this fall. Michele may visit one of your classes for some research instruction, and I will be giving seminars on RefWorks and GIS in the very near future. Be on the lookout for posting on the blog and around the library for the dates of these events.

Just got your first research assignment? Need to find some journal articles or floor plans? Just come to the front desk and ask us for help with anything!

Have a great year!

RefWorks Tutorial

Follow along with this slide show to set up an account and get started with RefWorks!



Get more help with RefWorks.

Interested in attending a RefWorks Workshop? Is there another instructional workshop you would like to Library to facilitate? What days and time are best for you guys?

Let us know by posting your comments!

Spring Term 2007

I am really looking forward to seeing the library busy and full of students again, especially all the new faces that come with the start of a new term!

Our job here at the library is to help you along with all your information needs, and to this extent we will be offering some educational opportunities in the near future...

Keep your eyes open for announcements concerning hands-on Introduction to RefWorks Workshops that will be happening later this month. RefWorks is a great academic tool and I will be giving as many small group sessions as necessary to satisfy the demand.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions about the library and its services.

Welcome back!