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Data Services at Northwestern University Libraries
Location: Lower Level, B183
Time: 11:45 – 12:30pm
Presenters:
- Kelsey Rydland, GIS/Data Analyst
- Anne Zald, Assistant Head of Research & Learning Services for Government Information, Business & Geospatial Services, Liaison for Social Science Data and Regulatory Compliance
- Cunera Buys, Data Management Librarian, Liaison for Earth & Planetary Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders
From locating and analyzing pre-existing datasets to documenting and sharing your original datasets, Northwestern University Libraries can assist you wherever your work falls in the data life cycle. Subscription data services (ICPSR, Roper), statistical analysis software training, data management tools and best practices will all be addressed.
Free and Open: How the Internet has changed Scholarly Publishing
Location: Video Theater, 2712, 2nd Floor, South Tower
Time: 11:45 – 12:30pm
Presenter: Chris Diaz, Digital Publishing Services Librarian
Open access is the free availability of scholarly literature online. What began as a controversial movement to remove technical and legal restrictions on sharing and publishing research has since become a mainstream practice in scholarly publishing, taking various forms across academic disciplines. This session will cover the history of open access scholarship, address major issues related to free online research publications, and introduce resources available to authors for sharing and publishing research online.
Making Connections Between Past and Present: Transportation Resources
Location: Transportation Library, 5 North
Time: 11:45 – 12:30 pm
Presenters: Roberto Sarmiento, Head, Transportation Library; Rachel Cole, Librarian, Transportation Library
This session will make connections between the Transportation Library’s special and archival collections and current transportation research tools. Society is in the midst of a revolution in mobility: ride sharing, electric vehicles, and an increased demand for public transportation options and active transportation infrastructure are increasing traveler choices. Though the technology is cutting edge and implementation is taking place on a large scale, these innovations aren’t new – in fact, jitneys and electric vehicles were the precursors of our current transportation technologies, and were introduced over a century ago. We will introduce you to the Transportation Library’s historical collections which include early 20th century travelers’ scrapbooks, photo albums, bicycling materials, and airline and rail passenger ephemera, as well as 21st century technical databases, books and journals. Location: Transportation Library, 5 North, University Library.
Resources for Theatre Studies
Location: Lower Level, B238
Time: 11:45 – 12:30pm
Presenters: Greg MacAyeal, Curator of the Music Library; Basia Kapolka, Circulation Services Supervisor
As an interdisciplinary art, theatre research can present many challenges leaving students at a loss for sources. This session will highlight tools selected from the many theatre resources available at Northwestern. Covering a wide range of topics including performance studies, theatre in context, and resources for creative inspiration, participants will gain a solid knowledge of how and where to begin serious research in theatre studies.
Tips for Effective Literature Searching
Location: Forum Room, 2799, 2nd Floor, South Tower
Time: 11:45 – 12:30pm
Presenter: Becca Greenstein, STEM Librarian
Literature searches are a key component of conducting research. Come learn efficient strategies to conduct searches that can save you hours of time and lots of frustration. We will cover search strategies, methods, and the appropriate databases for use in different subject areas. We will also discuss the nuts and bolts of literature searching: using filters, database fields, Boolean operators, truncation, and citation analysis.