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. Workshop topics range from database searching and managing references, to publishing strategically and tracking your research impact.
Upcoming sessions
- Public Access and Your Thesis (Webinar)- For graduate researchers and supervisors
This workshop covers everything you need to know to prepare a PhD or Master by Research thesis for the University's Open Access Repository (Minerva Access). The concepts covered are essential knowledge for graduate researchers at all stages of their thesis, and their supervisors.
Date and time: Monday 20 May 2019 1pm-2pm. - Better the DEVL you know: Digital tools for Humanities and Social Science research
This session will introduce basic concepts of using digital tools in humanities and introduce the capabilities of Tinker. Participants will learn how to analyse text data, how to visualise aspects of data, and will be encouraged to experiment using their own data in the virtual laboratory.
Date and time: Wednesday 22 May 2019 1.15pm-2.15pm. - Mobilising knowledge for policy and practice
Mobilising knowledge for policy and practice: research translation, research impact and what this means for Graduate Researchers & ECRs.
Date and time: Wednesday 29 May 2019 12.30pm-1.30pm.
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Early-stage Graduate Researchers
- Getting started with library research
Regular 1.5hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): January, February, March, May. - File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - Public Access and Your Thesis
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - Getting started with library research (Webinar)
Regular 1.5hr webinar: April. - File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May. - Public Access and Your Thesis (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May. - Mobilising knowledge for policy and practice
1hr panel discussion: May. - 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
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - Introduction to Analytics tools for HASS research
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April. - Public Access and Your Thesis (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May. - Better the DEVL you know: Digital tools for Humanities and Social Science research
45min face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): May. - Mobilising knowledge for policy and practice
1hr panel discussion: May. - How to create research impact with data visualisation and infographics
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June.
- Public Access and Your Thesis
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Late-stage Graduate Researchers (Close to Completion)
- Public Access and Your Thesis
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - Demonstrating the impact and engagement of your research in Health Sciences
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April - Using digital tools to publish strategically for HASS researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April - Using digital tools to publish strategically for STEMM researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): May - Dimensions for STEMM researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): May - Public Access and Your Thesis (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May. - Mobilising knowledge for policy and practice
1hr panel discussion: May. - Demonstrating the impact and engagement of your research in Law
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June. - Dimensions for HASS researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June. - How to create research impact with data visualisation and infographics
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June.
- Public Access and Your Thesis
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Reference Management
- LibGuide on Reference Management
- Endnote for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - EndNote for Researchers
1hr online webinar: May. - Mendeley for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - Mendeley for Researchers
1hr online webinar: May. - Zotero for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - Zotero for Researchers
1hr online webinar: May.
How to choose a reference manager
Endnote
Mendeley
Zotero
- Which reference manager: EndNote, Mendeley or Zotero?
- Zotero for beginners
- Mendeley for beginners
- EndNote for beginners
- EndNote for advanced users
Watch recordings of library webinars on reference management, on topics such as:
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Discipline-Specific Workshops
Digital toolkit
- Better the DEVL you know: Digital tools for Humanities and Social Science research
- Introduction to Analytics tools for HASS research
Systematic Reviews
- Systematic Review Searching
Three-session workshop (Parkville Campus): April.
Law Library workshops
Please click here to view all workshops offered by Melbourne Law Library.
Research Impact Library Advisory Service (RILAS) sessions
- Demonstrating the impact and engagement of your research in Health Sciences
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April. - Dimensions for STEMM researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): May. - Demonstrating the impact and engagement of your research in Law
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June. - Dimensions for HASS researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June.
Please note: These workshops 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.
Upcoming sessions
- Public Access and Your Thesis (Webinar)- For graduate researchers and supervisors
This workshop covers everything you need to know to prepare a PhD or Master by Research thesis for the University's Open Access Repository (Minerva Access). The concepts covered are essential knowledge for graduate researchers at all stages of their thesis, and their supervisors.
Date and time: Monday 20 May 2019 1pm-2pm. - Better the DEVL you know: Digital tools for Humanities and Social Science research
This session will introduce basic concepts of using digital tools in humanities and introduce the capabilities of Tinker. Participants will learn how to analyse text data, how to visualise aspects of data, and will be encouraged to experiment using their own data in the virtual laboratory.
Date and time: Wednesday 22 May 2019 1.15pm-2.15pm. - Mobilising knowledge for policy and practice
Mobilising knowledge for policy and practice: research translation, research impact and what this means for Graduate Researchers & ECRs.
Date and time: Wednesday 29 May 2019 12.30pm-1.30pm.
-
Library research
- Getting started with library research
Regular 1.5hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): January, February, March, May. - Getting started with library research (Webinar)
Regular 1.5hr webinar: April.
- Getting started with library research
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Managing your research
- File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May. - Mobilising knowledge for policy and practice
1hr panel discussion: May. - Managing Data @Melbourne
Online course (self-enrol).
- File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos
-
Open Access and publishing
- Public Access and Your Thesis - for graduate researchers and supervisors
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - Open Access for ARC and NHMRC Grant Holders
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April, July. - Using digital tools to publish strategically for HASS researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April - Using digital tools to publish strategically for STEMM researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): May - Public Access and Your Thesis - for graduate researchers and supervisors (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May.
- Public Access and Your Thesis - for graduate researchers and supervisors
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Tools for research
- Introduction to Analytics tools for HASS research
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April. - Better the DEVL you know: Digital tools for Humanities and Social Science research
45min face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): May. - How to create research impact with data visualisation and infographics
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June.
- Introduction to Analytics tools for HASS research
-
Discipline-specific workshops
Digital toolkit
- Better the DEVL you know: Digital tools for Humanities and Social Science research
- Introduction to Analytics tools for HASS research
Systematic Reviews
- Systematic Review Searching
Three-session workshop (Parkville Campus): April.
Law Library workshops
Please click here to view all workshops offered by Melbourne Law Library.
Research Impact Library Advisory Service (RILAS) sessions
- Demonstrating the impact and engagement of your research in Health Sciences
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April. - Dimensions for STEMM researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): May. - Demonstrating the impact and engagement of your research in Law
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June. - Dimensions for HASS researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June.
-
Reference Management
- LibGuide on Reference Management
- Endnote for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - EndNote for Researchers
1hr online webinar: May. - Mendeley for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - Mendeley for Researchers
1hr online webinar: May. - Zotero for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - Zotero for Researchers
1hr online webinar: May.
How to choose a reference manager
Endnote
Mendeley
Zotero
- Which reference manager: EndNote, Mendeley or Zotero?
- Zotero for beginners
- Mendeley for beginners
- EndNote for beginners
- EndNote for advanced users
Watch recordings of library webinars on reference management, on topics such as:
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