Friday Workshop, April 13

Where to Publish Your Research April 13, 1:00-2:00 p.m. 213 Ellis Library and online Learn how to identify publishing venues, evaluate journals and avoid “predatory publishers.” Janice Dysart, Research & Instructional Services Librarian Most workshops are offered simultaneously in two formats: Face-to-face in Rm. 213 Ellis Library and live online. To Register: tinyurl.com/MULibrariesworkshops

Changes in RAIS

I am pleased to share with you that the Research and Information Services (RAIS) Division is changing our name slightly and re-organizing into three major units. Our new name is Research, Access, and Instructional Services Division. Note that we are able to keep the acronym – RAIS. Subject librarians will report to either Research Services …

Fridays @ the Library: Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact, March 10

Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact March 10th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Utilize ORCID, Google Scholar Profile, MOSpace, the h-index, impact factors and more to maximize your professional impact.  Learn how to set up accounts and make these tools work for you. Janice Dysart, Science Librarian Taira Meadowcroft, HSL Information Services Librarian This workshop is …

Fridays @ the Library: Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact, Oct. 7

Utilize ORCID, Google Scholar Profile, MOspace, h-index, impact factors and more to maximize your professional impact. Learn how to set up accounts and make these tools work for you! Date: Friday, October 7, 2016 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Location: 213 Ellis Library Presenters: Janice Dysart & Taira Meadowcroft Open Workshop – Registration Required

Friday Workshop, March 4

Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact March 4 1– 2 p.m. Utilize ORCID, Google Scholar Profile, MOspace, h-index, impact factors and more to maximize your professional impact. Learn how to set up accounts and make these tools work for you! Janice Dysart, Science Librarian Rebecca Graves, Health Sciences Librarian All workshops are offered simultaneously in …

Friday Workshop, Feb. 12

Measuring Research Impact: Citation Metrics and Altmetrics Feb. 12 1– 2 p.m. Learn about sources for times cited counts. Explore indicators such as the Journal Impact Factor, the h-index, and altmetrics and discuss their significance. Janice Dysart, Science Librarian Noel Kopriva, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Librarian All workshops are offered simultaneously in two formats: …

Friday Workshop, Oct. 30

Measuring Research Impact: Citation Metrics and Altmetrics Oct. 30 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Learn about sources for times cited counts. Explore indicators such as the Journal Impact Factor, the h-index and altmetrics and discuss their significance. Janice Dysart, Science Librarian; Noel Kopriva, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Librarian Workshops offered simultaneously in two formats: Face-to-face: Rm. 213, 2nd …

Friday Workshop, Oct. 16

Maximizing Your Research Identity and Impact Oct. 16 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Utilize ORCID, Google Scholar Profile, MOspace, h-index, impact factors and more to maximize your professional impact. Learn how to set up accounts and make these tools work for you! Janice Dysart, Science Librarian; Rebecca Graves, Health Sciences Librarian Workshops offered simultaneously in two formats: Face-to-face: Rm. …

Fridays @ the Library Workshop, Sept. 25

Web of Science: Basics and More Sept. 25 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Learn how to identify most cited articles, top researchers and highly ranked journals in specific subject areas. Locate review articles. Create search and citation alerts to easily keep current in your field. Janice Dysart, Science Librarian; Noel Kopriva, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Librarian Workshops …

Friday Workshop, April 10

Altmetrics: Alternative Metrics for Measuring the Impact of Research April 10 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Room 213, Ellis Library It takes time for your work to be formally cited by other researchers and common citation indexes do not work equally well for all disciplines and research methods. Altmetrics (alternative metrics) are faster and wider-ranging measures of the impact your work is …