Upcoming Events

Oct 13

Reading an Academic Article

Academic articles can be challenging to navigate, especially when you're encountering unfamiliar terminology, complex research methods, or discipline-specific writing styles.

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Online
Oct 14

Mapping Basics in ArcGIS Pro

A hands on introduction to mapping using ArcGIS Pro; a licensed GIS software. We will cover how to set up your spreadsheet to capture your own mappable data and how to create a simple map from an existing dataset. No experience required.

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Main Library , AI & Data Studio (3rd floor)
Oct 15

Swap Shop Mending Workshop

Come meet new people and learn sewing and mending skills! This week's theme is: Halloween costumes!!

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , Makerspace (Room 373)
Oct 16

Crafting Authentic Job Applications with AI Tools

Learn how to use AI tools to strengthen your résumé, cover letter, and interview preparation while maintaining your authentic voice.

12:15 pm to 1:00 pm
Online
Oct 16

Data Wrangling in Python

A practical introduction to the essentials of data wrangling in Python. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to turn raw, messy data into a clean, structured format that’s ready for analysis. We’ll cover the core skills you need to get started: load and inspect files in Python, work with data frames, merge data from different sources, handle missing data, extract and structure the data you need, and store it in the right format for future use. No prior coding experience required.

11:00 am to 12:00 pm
, AI & Data Studio (3rd floor)Online
Oct 16

Halloween Costume Making

Come and bring your Halloween costume ideas to life! Sewing machines, paper materials, and various other craft supplies available. 

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , Makerspace (Room 373)
Oct 20

Working with Primary Sources

Explore the rich world of primary sources in this interactive workshop! Participants will learn how to discover and analyze original materials—such as letters, diaries, newspapers, and government documents—using tools like Adam Matthew’s curated digital collections

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Main Library , Instruction Lab, 106 - Main Library
Oct 21

EndNote Basics

Learn the most important features of EndNote and get started using the program.

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Online
Oct 22

Newspaper Research Workshop

Learn about resources provided by the UGA Libraries and the Digital Library of Georgia for accessing newspapers and news resources — including current and historical, U.S. and international, and both general news sources along with specialized publications such as African-American newspapers — through online databases, digital archives, and microfilm collections.

11:00 am to 12:00 am
Online
Oct 22

Outdoor Film Screening: House on Haunted Hill (1958)

Brown Media Archives invites you to a night of fear and fun with an outdoor screening of "House on Haunted Hill" (1958)! Join us on the dead center of the Special Collections front lawn to witness such trepidation and terror. Ghostly archival clips from the BMA collection may have, somehow, someway, creeped their way into the main fright....we mean feature! 

Free door prizes and popcorn! Picnic blankets and lawn chairs encouraged. Doors open at 6:30pm, trickery starts at 7pm! 

All humanoids and non-human biologics are welcome at this free screening; no scaredy cats allowed!

7:00 pm
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , Front Lawn of the Special Collections Libraries Building