Staff Development Workshops
Supporting E-Learning and Research
Staff Development Workshops are aimed at staff and researchers. Support staff and students as well as academic staff are welcome to attend. Workshops are held in the University Library seminar rooms. Each workshop normally runs for 2 hours unless otherwise advertised. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. We offer tailored sessions if you cannot attend the advertised workshop. We also run a series of Library Workshops aimed at students, but staff are welcome to attend these as well.
To book a place, contact Sian Kennedy sian.kennedy@port.ac.uk / 023 9284 3222.
For information about all staff development opportunities available to staff, please go to:
http://www.port.ac.uk/staffessentials/generalinformation/staffdevelopment/
Please Note: due to the departure of Faculty Librarian Andy Barrow, a number of changes have had to be made to the workshop schedule. The version shown below is accurate and supercedes any previous versions in print or online.
Upcoming Workshops 2012 / 2013
How to improve your citation rate with the University IR: PARADE
presented by Andy Barrow (2 hours) Hands-on practice for depositors Fri. 15th Feb., 11am, Seminar Room 1
Due to Andy Barrow's leaving the University this workshop has been cancelled.
Diving into the Deep Web: beyond the reaches of Google
presented by Timothy Collinson (2 hours) Fri. 22nd Feb., 11am, Seminar Room 1
The ‘deep’ or ‘invisible’ web comprises all the information available on the web that is not found by using search engines such as Google or Ask.com. This includes content in databases such as those provided by the Library, sites requiring a login e.g. Moodle, interactive content such as those that require forms to be filled out and information added too recently for search engines to find. Come along and discover this hidden world for yourself.
How to manage your references with EndNote Web
presented by Anne Worden (2 hours) Fri. 1st Mar. 11am, Seminar Room 1
Learn how to manage references for your academic work using EndNote Web, a free Web-based reference management package. Learn how to collect references by typing and searching remote databases. Learn how to link a collection of references to a Word document, so that EndNote Web will be able to generate that document's bibliography, formatted correctly, in Harvard format - APA style or in Vancouver format.
How to use Zotero and other Web based reference management tools
presented by Ken Dick (2 hours) Fri. 8th Mar., 11am, Seminar Room 1
Zotero and Mendeley are free reference management tools which combine the features of journal article search engines with the features of reference management software such as EndNote Web. This session introduces these two tools with an opportunity for a hands-on trial to see which you like best!
Dark side of the Web: a look at the problems and dangers of the online world
presented by Linda Jones (2 hours) Fri. 15th Mar., 11am, Seminar Room 1
Worried about students’ online activity? As the importance of “electronic footprints” grows, we need to be aware of the problems and dangers inherent in both traditional and newer Web applications such as social networking, file sharing networks, blogging and participation in open discussion forums. Much publicity focuses on the sensational aspects of paedophiles on the web, but are there other issues more directly relevant to students which we need to consider? Topics covered will include safe use of the web; issues of identity theft; social networking and privacy issues; copyright and other legal issues; and commercial implications of social networking.
An opportunity to take control of your reading lists and maximise their impact
presented by Linda Jones (2 hours) Fri. 3rd May., Seminar Room 1
An introduction to on-line reading lists that will demonstrate a tool to create effective and accessible reading lists that will motivate your students to get reading and guide them through the core literature. You will also be given hints and tips on how to ensure your students can access relevant readings in a timely fashion.
This is not a designed as a practical session on creating and editing a new electronic list but if that is required please let us know.
UPLift: Library learning objects for Moodle
presented by Greta Friggens (2 hours) Fri. 10th May, 11am Seminar Room 1
Do you want your students to use sources other than Google? Do you wish they understood the principles of referencing? Would you like to add some interactive content into Moodle to help them learn these and other information literacy skills? Why not come along to the workshop to find out how 'UPLift! Library Information Tips' resource can help. We'd like to hear your thoughts on its potential development too.
How to get started with wikis
presented by Linda Jones (1 hour) Hands-on workshop for beginners Fri. 17th May, 11.30am, Seminar Room 1
Details of this session to follow.
Designing Research Posters
presented by Greta Friggens & David Sherren (2 hours) Fri. 24th May., 11am, Seminar Room 1
Increase the impact and visibility of your research with posters that deliver your findings with clarity and impact. Incorporating the critical review of research posters and hands-on design work this workshop will introduce you to creative new ways of approaching research poster design that will help you make posters that are both arresting and easily understood.
