Upcoming Events
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.
Oct
16
Halloween Costume Making
Come and bring your Halloween costume ideas to life! Sewing machines, paper materials, and various other craft supplies available.
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
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!
Oct
23
A Reading with Julia Elliott and Joshua Garcia
The Georgia Review and the Athenaeum present a reading with Julia Elliott and Joshua Garcia at the Athenaeum. The reading will be followed by a book sale and signing. Free and open to the public. The event is supported by the UGA English Department, the UGA Special Collections Library, and the UGA Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies.
Oct
23
Halloween Costume Making
Come and bring your Halloween costume ideas to life! Sewing machines, paper materials, and various other craft supplies available.
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.
Oct
29
Swap Shop Mending Workshop
Come meet new people and learn sewing and mending skills! This week's theme is:
Halloween costumes!