Upcoming Events

Feb 06

Exhibit Opening Reception- "From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style"

Join us to celebrate the opening of the Hargrett Library’s newest exhibition From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style on Thursday, February 6th from 6:00-8:00PM. The event will include tours of the gallery, a clothing swap hosted by UGA student group Fair Fashion, demonstrations by fashion designer Pamela James, and light refreshments.  
Attendees interested in participating in the clothing swap can bring clothing, shoes, and other accessories to the Large Event Space (Room 285) during the event. The more you bring, the more you can swap!

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries
Feb 06

Research Clinic for First Year Students

4:00 pm
Main Library
Feb 10

Finding (Open) Data for Research in the US, UK, and Germany

In celebration of International Love Data Week,  Research and Computational Data Management (RCDM) in the UGA Libraries, the University of Liverpool Libraries, and Ludwig Maximillian University Libraries and ITG (Munich, Germany) are hosting a special zoom event on available resources for accessing (Open) Research Data. With best practices from RDM experts from the University of Georgia, University of Liverpool and LMU Munich, we will show how research data can be found and accessed.

10:30 am
Online
Feb 10

Libraries Undergraduate Research Award: Information Session

Since 2007, the UGA Libraries has sponsored the Undergraduate Research Awards, which provide cash prizes for excellence in research. This year, we want to celebrate the different kinds of research projects students participate in and, more importantly, understand what they learned from the process. Join us for an information session about this year’s awards and evaluation criteria!

2:00 pm
Main Library , Room 300
Feb 10

3D Hearts Makerspace workshop

Join us for a special Valentine's Day-themed UGA Libraries Makerspace workshop led by Naman Kumar, a third-year Biological Engineering student. Celebrate Valentine's Day by creating custom text 3D printed hearts based. Perfect for all skill levels! No registration required, drop in Monday, February 10th between 3-4pm at the UGA Libraries Makerspace, room 381 McBay Science Library.

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Science Library , Makerspace, room 381
Feb 11

Data About Data

In celebration of International Love Data Week,  Research and Computational Data Management (RCDM) in the UGA Libraries, the University of Liverpool Libraries, and Ludwig Maximillian University Libraries and ITG (Munich, Germany) are hosting a special zoom event on Data about Data. This event is led by experts from the University of Liverpool, including Dr. Alice Howard, Open Research Project Officer, and discusses Open Science indicators. These indicators underscore the value of engaging with open research practices. 

9:00 am
Online
Feb 11

Research Data Management Planning

Part of International Love Data Week, hosted by the Research and Computational Data Management department (RCDM) in UGA Libraries, the University of Liverpool Libraries, and Ludwig Maximillian University Libraries and ITG (Munich, Germany). This zoom event, led by experts from UGA and LMU, will explore the vital role of libraries in Research Data Management (RDM) and advanced data curation practices, focusing on how libraries support researchers with tools, training, and infrastructure for managing and preserving data.  Additionally, we will examine the challenges libraries encounter within RDM, as well as the emerging trends in data curation and stewardship.

10:00 am
Online
Feb 11

Whose GIS Data is this anyway?

In celebration of International Love Data Week, join expert librarian Meagan Duever for a workshop on all things GIS data. This session will also cover considerations related to open research practices and example use-cases. 

2:00 pm
, Room 300Online
Feb 11

Online Office Hours

Need research help? Want to talk with a librarian? Drop-in to our online office hours for some preliminary research* and information support. 

We can help you: 

  • Refine your topic
  • Craft a search strategy
  • Find sources and supporting evidence
  • Evaluate sources
  • Use information ethically, e.g., citation help

When: Every Tuesday 11am - 12pm and Thursday 4 - 5pm

Where: https://zoom.us/j/92062094478

*These online office hours are designed for preliminary assistance. For more in-depth assistance, set up an appointment for a research consultation. 

- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
, Online Online
Feb 11

Healthy Research Habits

Join UGA librarians to learn about tools, resources, and study tips that can help you on your research journey!

  • Identify common barriers like procrastination and develop strategies to overcome them
  • Discover tools to help you make a plan and keep your research organized
  • Learn how to evaluate sources and use them responsibly
  • Get familiar with UGA resources to support your research
11:00 am
Science Library