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
- Getting started with library research
Aimed at newly-enrolled graduate students beginning their research journey (i.e., Research Masters & PhD candidates) and Early Career Researchers new to the University of Melbourne, the session will provide an introduction to structuring successful search strategies and demonstrate the use of major citation databases, plus tips for keeping your literature search up-to-date.
Date and time: Tuesday 19 March 2019, 12.15pm-1.45pm. - EndNote for Beginners (Webinar)
A 60-minute online seminar that introduces the basics of the reference management program EndNote.
Date and time: Wednesday 20 March 2019, 11am-12pm. - Mendeley for Beginners (Webinar)
A 60-minute online seminar that introduces the basics of of the reference management program Mendeley.
Date and time: Tuesday 26 March 2019, 11am-12pm. - File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos
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?
Date and time: Tuesday 26 March 2019, 12.15pm-1.15pm. - Zotero for Beginners (Webinar)
A 60-minute online seminar that introduces the basics of the reference management program Zotero.
Date and time: Friday 29 March 2019, 11am-12pm.
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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. - Getting started with library research (Webinar)
Regular 1.5hr webinar: April. - 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. - Public Access and Your Thesis
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - Public Access and Your Thesis (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May. - Managing Data @Melbourne
Online course (self-enrol).
- Getting started with library research
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Mid-stage Graduate Researchers
- Digital tools for HASS 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): Jun. - Introduction to Analytics tools for HASS research
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April. - Posters and presentations that pop! Visual design essentials for researchers
1.5hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): May. - Public Access and Your Thesis
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - Public Access and Your Thesis (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May.
- Digital tools for HASS research
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Late-stage Graduate Researchers (Close to Completion)
- Demonstrating the impact and engagement of your research in Health Sciences
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April - 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): May - Dimensions for STEMM researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June - Public Access and Your Thesis
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - How to create research impact with data visualisation and infographics
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June. - Public Access and Your Thesis
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - Public Access and Your Thesis (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May.
- Demonstrating the impact and engagement of your research in Health Sciences
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Reference Management
- LibGuide on Reference Management
- Endnote for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - Mendeley for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - Zotero for beginners
1hr online webinar: March.
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
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 - 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): May - Dimensions for STEMM researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June
- Systematic Review Searching
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
- Getting started with library research
Aimed at newly-enrolled graduate students beginning their research journey (i.e., Research Masters & PhD candidates) and Early Career Researchers new to the University of Melbourne, the session will provide an introduction to structuring successful search strategies and demonstrate the use of major citation databases, plus tips for keeping your literature search up-to-date.
Date and time: Tuesday 19 March 2019, 12.15pm-1.45pm. - EndNote for Beginners (Webinar)
A 60-minute online seminar that introduces the basics of the reference management program EndNote.
Date and time: Wednesday 20 March 2019, 11am-12pm. - Mendeley for Beginners (Webinar)
A 60-minute online seminar that introduces the basics of of the reference management program Mendeley.
Date and time: Tuesday 26 March 2019, 11am-12pm. - File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos
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?
Date and time: Tuesday 26 March 2019, 12.15pm-1.15pm. - Zotero for Beginners (Webinar)
A 60-minute online seminar that introduces the basics of the reference management program Zotero.
Date and time: Friday 29 March 2019, 11am-12pm. - Open Access for ARC and NHMRC Grant Holders
Are you an ARC or NHMRC grant or fellowship recipient? Unsure about what's expected under the ARC or NHMRC OA policies? Join us for this one hour session which aims to demystify what's required and provide clear advice on how to meet your obligations as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Date and time: Monday 8 April 2019, 1pm-2pm.
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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. - Managing Data @Melbourne
Online course (self-enrol).
- File Management 101: Taming the digital chaos
-
Open Access
- Open Access for ARC and NHMRC Grant Holders
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April, July. - Public Access and Your Thesis - for graduate researchers and supervisors
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): March. - Public Access and Your Thesis - for graduate researchers and supervisors (Webinar)
1hr webinar: May.
- Open Access for ARC and NHMRC Grant Holders
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Tools for research
- Digital tools for HASS 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): Jun. - Introduction to Analytics tools for HASS research
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): April. - Posters and presentations that pop! Visual design essentials for researchers
1.5hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): May.
- Digital tools for HASS research
-
Discipline-specific workshops
Digital toolkit
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 - 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): May - Dimensions for STEMM researchers
1hr face-to-face workshop (Parkville campus): June
- Systematic Review Searching
-
Reference Management
- LibGuide on Reference Management
- Endnote for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - Mendeley for beginners
1hr online webinar: March. - Zotero for beginners
1hr online webinar: March.
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