Researcher@Library program for graduate researchers and academics
The University Library provides training and information sessions to help graduate researchers develop their library research skills and digital capabilities. Topics range from database searching and managing references, to publishing strategically and tracking your research impact.
Upcoming webinars & workshops
- Webinar | Getting Started with Library Research
- Tuesday 14 July, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- This Researcher@ Library orientation session is essential for new graduate research students and academic staff new to the University of Melbourne. It provides an overview of resources at the University Library and how best to find and use them effectively. We highlight things to consider sooner rather than later in your candidature, including copyright considerations, reference management and data management plans.
- Webinar | Using digital tools to publish strategically for STEMM researchers
- Wednesday 22 July, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Choosing how and where to publish your research is crucial to maximise the reach of your work. This Researcher@ Library session introduces key digital tools to help graduate research students and early career researchers in STEMM disciplines identify and evaluate publishing options.
- Webinar | Using digital tools to publish strategically for HASS researchers
- Thursday 23 July, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- This Researcher@ Library session introduces key digital tools to help graduate research students, as well as more experienced researchers in the humanities, arts and social sciences (HASS) disciplines identify and evaluate publishing options.
- Webinar | File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos
- Thursday 23 July, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Using digital technologies effectively has become a mainstream requirement for the modern scholar. But how do you manage a tsunami of file formats, storage systems, metadata standards, not to mention the latest digital tools and cloud services - when all you want to do is focus on your research question?
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Early-stage Graduate Researchers
- Getting Started with Library Research
Dates: 14th of July, 19th of August, 17th of September, 14th of October, 18th of November. - Public Access and Your Thesis (For graduate researchers and supervisors)
Dates: 3rd of August, 20th of October - How to Create Research Impact With Data Visualisation & Infographics
Dates: 28th of October - File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos
Dates: 23rd of July, 10th of September, 22nd of October - Using digital tools to publish strategically for HASS researchers
Dates: 23rd of July - Using digital tools to publish strategically for STEMM researchers
Dates: 22nd of July - Introduction to Analytics Tools for HASS Research: Tableau & Orange
Dates: TBC - Market Research for Industry Engagement
Dates: 20th of August, 15th of October - Tracking Research Impact and Online Engagement
Dates: 28th of August, 29th of October - Managing Data @Melbourne
Online course (self-enrol).
- Getting Started with Library Research
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Mid-stage Graduate Researchers
- Public Access and Your Thesis (For graduate researchers and supervisors)
Dates: 3rd of August, 20th of October - How to Create Research Impact With Data Visualisation & Infographics
Dates: 28th of October - File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos
Dates: 23rd of July, 10th of September, 22nd of October - Using digital tools to publish strategically for HASS researchers
Dates: 23rd of July - Using digital tools to publish strategically for STEMM researchers
Dates: 22nd of July - Introduction to Analytics Tools for HASS Research: Tableau & Orange
Dates: TBC - Market Research for Industry Engagement
Dates: 20th of August, 15th of October - Tracking Research Impact and Online Engagement
Dates: 28th of August, 29th of October - Managing Data @Melbourne
Online course (self-enrol).
- Public Access and Your Thesis (For graduate researchers and supervisors)
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Late-stage Graduate Researchers (Close to Completion)
- Public Access and Your Thesis (For graduate researchers and supervisors)
Dates: 3rd of August, 20th of October - How to Create Research Impact With Data Visualisation & Infographics
Dates: 28th of October - Using digital tools to publish strategically for HASS researchers
Dates: 23rd of July - Using digital tools to publish strategically for STEMM researchers
Dates: 22nd of July - Introduction to Analytics Tools for HASS Research: Tableau & Orange
Dates: TBC - Market Research for Industry Engagement
Dates: 20th of August, 15th of October - Tracking Research Impact and Online Engagement
Dates: 28th of August, 29th of October - Managing Data @Melbourne
Online course (self-enrol).
- Public Access and Your Thesis (For graduate researchers and supervisors)
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Reference Management
- The Options for managing references guide will help you to determine which software program best meets your needs and get you started with downloading the software.
- Watch recordings of previous library webinars for EndNote, Mendeley or Zotero to develop your skills.
- Watch short video tutorials to quickly learn how to use a specific function in EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero or RefWorks.
Choosing a reference manager
Webinar recordings and video tutorials
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Discipline-Specific Workshops
Business Economics Library Sessions
- Market Research for Industry Engagement
Dates: 20th of August, 15th of October - Tracking Research Impact and Online Engagement
Dates: 28th of August, 29th of October
Law Library Sessions
Please click here to view all workshops offered by Melbourne Law Library.
- Market Research for Industry Engagement
Please note: These training sessions are subject to change based on bookings and demand.
The University Library provides training and information sessions to help academics develop their library research skills and digital capabilities. Workshop topics range from database searching and managing references, to publishing strategically and tracking your research impact.
2020 Workshops
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Library research
- Getting Started with Library Research
Dates: 14th of July, 19th of August, 17th of September, 14th of October, 18th of November. - Public Access and Your Thesis (For graduate researchers and supervisors)
Dates: 3rd of August, 20th of October - Market Research for Industry Engagement
Dates: 20th of August, 15th of October - Tracking Research Impact and Online Engagement
Dates: 28th of August, 29th of October
- Getting Started with Library Research
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Managing your research
- Managing Data @Melbourne
Online course (self-enrol).
- Managing Data @Melbourne
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Open Access and publishing
- Public Access and Your Thesis (For graduate researchers and supervisors)
Dates: 3rd of August, 20th of October
- Public Access and Your Thesis (For graduate researchers and supervisors)
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Tools for research
- Using digital tools to publish strategically for HASS researchers
Dates: 23rd of July - Using digital tools to publish strategically for STEMM researchers
Dates: 22nd of July - Introduction to Analytics Tools for HASS Research: Tableau & Orange
Dates: TBC - Market Research for Industry Engagement
Dates: 20th of August, 15th of October - Tracking Research Impact and Online Engagement
Dates: 28th of August, 29th of October
Law Library workshops
Please click here to view all workshops offered by Melbourne Law Library.
Research Impact Library Advisory Service (RILAS) sessions
TBA - Using digital tools to publish strategically for HASS researchers
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Reference Management
Choosing a reference manager
The Options for managing references guide will help you to determine which software program best meets your needs and get you started with downloading the software
Webinar Recordings and Video Tutorials
- Watch recordings of previous library webinars for EndNote, Mendeley or Zotero to develop your skills.
- Watch short video tutorials to quickly learn how to use a specific function in EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero or RefWorks.
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Ongoing online resources available to University of Melbourne staff and students.
Research Data Management
- Managing Data @Melbourne is the University's online research data management training program. It consists of six short modules, which outline the fundamental practices of good data management.
Reference Management
- Which reference manager: EndNote, Mendeley or Zotero?
- Zotero for beginners
- Mendeley for beginners
- EndNote for beginners
- EndNote for advanced users
Microsoft Office, Adobe & Google Apps
- Pick It Up Online - online training resource for University of Melbourne students and staff.
- Microsoft Office 365 - online training resource for University of Melbourne students and staff.
Need assistance?
- Email: gr-library@unimelb.edu.au