Upcoming Events
Oct
09
EndNote Next Level
Learn best practices, tips, and troubleshooting to enhance your EndNote experience, with plenty of time for Questions and Answers.
Oct
09
Zotero Next Level: Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting
Learn best practices, tips, and troubleshooting to enhance your Zotero experience. Includes time for Questions and Answers.
Oct
13
Beth Tobin on Loving Insects
Join the UGA Special Collections Libraries and the University of Georgia Press on Tuesday, October 13th at 6pm for a talk with Beth Tobin on her new book Loving Insects: John Abbot's Drawings and Natural History Collecting in the Atlantic World, 1760s-1840s. This work uncovers the life and work of an early, overlooked American artist, naturalist, and specimen hunter, and recognizes Abbot as a major figure in early American natural history.
This event is free and open to the public! Parking in the Hull Street Deck is free after 5pm.
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.
Oct
14
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.
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.
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
Oct
21
EndNote Basics
Learn the most important features of EndNote and get started using the program.
Oct
28
Zotero Basics
Learn the ins and outs of downloading and using Zotero Desktop Client with Zotero web.
Oct
29
Becoming a Savvy AI User: What Everyone Should Know
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday work, education, and communication—but using AI effectively requires more than knowing how to write a prompt. This interactive workshop introduces the foundations of AI literacy, including how generative AI works, ethical and intellectual property considerations, privacy risks, and strategies for identifying AI-generated content. Participants will explore real-world examples, discuss emerging challenges, and leave with practical guidelines for using AI responsibly, protecting personal information, and critically evaluating AI-generated text, images, and media.