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Scholarly Publishing Workshops for Fall 2021

Here is our schedule of workshops for fall 2021 related to scholarly publishing. These workshops introduce tools, resources, and important knowledge that help faculty make informed choices about their scholarship and how to maximize the impact of their work.

Leveraging the Literature Review
October 8, 12-1 PM
Learn how to find target journals for publishing your work; get a quick bird’s eye view of your topic; review basics of using the library for the literature review; effectively use Google Scholar, citation managers, and link resolvers; quickly assess a journal and avoid predatory journals.
Faculty Fridays: Registration via Faculty Commons TBA

Demystifying Academic Works (Express Workshop: 30 minutes) 
October 19, 4-4:30 PM
What is Academic Works and how does it benefit you as a scholar? You will learn more about how and why publishers allow you to contribute to Academic Works and the many benefits to sharing your scholarship openly to you, your students, and the public.
Registration

Zotero Basics
Nov. 9, 3-4 PM
Attendees will learn the capabilities of this powerful, free open-source reference management software program. The session covers the functionalities of the Zotero client, adding the Zotero plugin to your browser, and importing citations to generate a bibliography. To maximize our workshop time, please download Zotero from https://www.zotero.org and create your username and password in the Zotero client software by going to EDIT > PREFERENCES > >SYNC
Registration

Google Scholar Profile (Express Workshop: 30 minutes)
Dec. 6, 11:30 AM -12:00 PM
Google Scholar Profiles provide an easy way for you to showcase your individual scholarship and, more importantly, easily examine who is citing your work and find citation counts.
Registration

ORCID ID: Author Identifier for Grants, Publication, and Reviewing (Express Workshop: 30 minutes)
Dec. 8, 10-10:30 AM
ORCID IDs are author identifiers. They are especially helpful to authors with names that are more common but they have other benefits including speedier registration in systems for submitting articles, reviewing, and grant applications. Grantees who use their ORCID when applying for a grant help to assure that funders connect your funding program to your scholarship. ORCID also helps potential funders to efficiently review your publications.
Registration

Zotero Basics
Dec. 9, 4-5 PM
Attendees will learn the capabilities of this powerful, free open-source reference management software program. The session covers the functionalities of the Zotero client, adding the Zotero plugin to your browser, and importing citations to generate a bibliography. To maximize our workshop time, please download Zotero from https://www.zotero.org and create your username and password in the Zotero client software by going to EDIT > PREFERENCES > >SYNC
Registration

Our Scholarly Publishing Clinic is available on-demand and during our office hour at 12 PM every last Thursday of the month. We provide one-on-one consultations as well as workshops that fit your schedule.

Find more scholarly communications and publishing support from the library on our website.

Questions? Contact Prof. Monica Berger, Library, at mberger@citytech.cuny.edu

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Upcoming Faculty Workshops on Scholarly Publishing

The Publication Cycle

For Spring 2021, we’re introducing new, shorter workshops introducing attendees to useful tools that help us document the impact of our research, boost our presence, or help manage our writing process. Our first express workshop was on the ORCID author identifier on March 11 and the workshop slides are available online.

Google Scholar Profile (Express Workshop)
April 6, 3-3:30 PM
Google Scholar Profiles provide an easy way for you to showcase your individual scholarship and, more importantly, easily examine who is citing your work and find citation counts.
Registration

Freely Available Scholarly Metrics (Express Workshop)
April 7, 4-4:30 PM
Covers Google Scholar Profile for citations and Google Scholar for journal rankings, Scimago for journal rankings, Altmetric Attention Scores for social media, and download reports from Academic Works (and other repositories). We’ll also touch on finding individual journal acceptance rates as well as Journal Impact Factors.
Registration

Zotero Basics
April 26, 2-3 PM
Attendees will learn the capabilities of this powerful, free open-source reference management software program. The session covers the functionalities of the Zotero client, adding the Zotero plugin to your browser, and importing citations to generate a bibliography. To maximize our workshop time, please download Zotero from https://www.zotero.org and create your username and password in the Zotero client software by going to EDIT > PREFERENCES > >SYNC
Registration

Demystifying Academic Works (Express Workshop)
May 4, 3-3:30 PM
What is Academic Works and how does it benefit you as a scholar? You will learn more about how and why publishers allow you to contribute to Academic Works and the many benefits to sharing your scholarship openly to you, your students, and the public. 
Registration

Zotero Basics
May 11, 3-4 PM
Attendees will learn the capabilities of this powerful, free open-source reference management software program. The session covers the functionalities of the Zotero client, adding the Zotero plugin to your browser, and importing citations to generate a bibliography. To maximize our workshop time, please download Zotero from https://www.zotero.org and create your username and password in the Zotero client software by going to EDIT > PREFERENCES > >SYNC
Registration

Avoiding Predatory Journals and Conferences (Faculty Commons, Faculty Fridays)
May 14 12-1 PM 
Predatory journals and conferences are a hot topic but frequently misunderstood. We’ll debunk some myths and learn more about predatory journal and conference characteristics as well as how to thoughtfully evaluate a journal or conference before submitting. This workshop will include hands-on activities.
Registration  


Our Scholarly Publishing Clinic is available on-demand and during our office hour at 12 PM every last Thursday of the month. We provide one-on-one consultations as well as workshops that fit your schedule.

Find more scholarly communications and publishing support from the library on our website.

Questions? Contact Prof. Monica Berger, Library, at mberger@citytech.cuny.edu

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Upcoming December Library Workshops – LinkedIn, Resume Writing, and Research Help

Image depicting a flyer advertising the library's upcoming LinkedIn and Resume workshop on Wednesday, December 2nd at 4PM. RSVP to nprince@citytech.cuny.edu
LinkedIn and Resume Writing Workshops facilitated by Profs. Keith Muchowski and Nandi Prince.

LinkedIn & Resume Writing Workshop
Wednesday, December 2, 4pm – 5pm

Make a lasting impression with a potential employer! Your resume and social media presence are the place to begin. Join us and learn how to highlight your talents and create a strong resume. Attendees will start building a professional portfolio with LinkedIn.

The library is holding a series of virtual workshops to assist City Tech students with their LinkedIn and resume needs, as well as research help at the end of the fall 2020 semester.

Register in advance for this workshop.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the workshop.

Flyer promoting research help paper drop-in session on December 7th and 8th, at 10am and 2pm, respectively.
Research Help for Your Paper: Drop-In Session on December 7th and 8th.

Research Help for Your Paper: Drop-In Sessions
Monday, December 7, 10am – 1pm
Tuesday, December 8, 2pm – 5pm

Are you looking for research help with that final paper or assignment of the semester? If so, join us virtually on these dates for our special drop-in sessions.

Register for the December 7th Drop-In Session

Register for the December 8th Drop-In Session

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the sessions.

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New Library Workshop – Evaluating Social Media

The Evaluating Social Media workshop will be held virtually on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2:00PM.  Prof. Junior Tidal will help you evaluate the trustworthiness of the news from your favorite social media platforms. All are welcome to attend. Do not miss this opportunity! To register, contact Prof. Tidal at jtidal@citytech.cuny.edu for the Zoom link or check the information on the poster.  

Library Workshop, Evaluating Social Media. October 22, from 2 - 3 pm virtually Register with Prof. Junior Tidal, jtidal@citytech.cuny.edu
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Check out our Fall Workshops

clip art workshop illustration

This fall we’re offering a number of virtual workshops. RSVP to Prof. Nandi Prince and receive the workshop link 2 working days prior to each workshop.

Mastering APA Style, Use ZoteroBib to Create Your Sources Quickly

Learn the fundamentals of the APA citation style and how to use the platform ZoteroBib to generate citations and export a bibliography list to incorporate into your paper.

Monday, October 5, 2020, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Mastering MLA Style, Use ZoteroBib to Create Your Sources Quickly

Learn the fundamentals of the MLA citation style and how to use the platform ZoteroBib to generate citations and export a bibliography list to incorporate into your paper.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

LinkedIn and Resume Writing Workshop

Make a lasting impression with a potential employer! Your resume and social media presence are the place to begin. Join us and learn how to highlight your talents and create a strong resume. Attendees will start building a professional portfolio with LinkedIn.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Research Help for your Paper: Drop-in sessions

Are you looking for research help with that final paper or assignment of the semester? If so, join us virtually on these dates for our special drop-in sessions.

No RSVP required!

Monday, December 7, 2020, 10:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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UPCOMING LIBRARY WORKSHOPS

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A spring has finally arrived! by Dmitri Kalinin,
https://www.flickr.com/photos (CC BY)

Are you someone who likes to grow? Do you constantly seek to improve your skills? If you do, then joins us for a workshop! These free workshops are open to City Tech students, staff and faculty. You are welcome to attend any or all workshop based on your needs during the semester. Some workshops require reservation. Consult our website at https://library.citytech.cuny.edu/about/hours/index.php, or email Nandi Prince, Assistant Professor, at nprince@citytech.cuny.edu for more information about the workshops and to reserve your seat. Suggestions are welcome!

Citation Workshops: APA and MLA

These workshops teach the importance of documenting sources when incorporating other’s research into your own. Learn the fundamentals of using the APA and the MLA styles.

Thursday, March 14, 2019, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Monday, March 18, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Room L441

Conducted by Professor Nandi Prince

RSVP: nprince@citytech.cuny.edu

Digital Privacy: A Hands-on Workshop

Learn more about privacy and take control of your digital identity! In this hands-on workshop, City Tech faculty, students, and staff will learn how to protect themselves against surveillance and unwanted data collection. Specific topics covered will include password security, social media privacy, browser settings, and alternative search engines. Bring your smart phone or tablet.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Room L540

Conducted by Professor Junior Tidal

RSVP: nprince@citytech.cuny.edu

LinkedIn Workshop: Market your Skills

Do you need help building your professional portfolio? Please join us for useful tips to make those connections. You will come away from this session learning how to develop a strong profile, highlight your talents and detail related class projects for your career field of interest.  

Thursday, May 2, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Room L441

Conducted by Professor Nandi Prince

RSVP: nprince@citytech.cuny.edu

Multimedia Technology Workshop

Did you know you can borrow iPads and laptops from the library? How about document scanners, headphones, and phone chargers? This 45-minute workshop will highlight the different technologies we have available for loan to students, how the loan process works, what you can use this technology for, and what happens to your data after you return it.

Wednesday, March 27, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Room:  L432

Conducted by Professor Junior Tidal

RSVP: nprince@citytech.cuny.edu

Resume Writing workshops

Your first contact with a potential employer is your resume. Join us at one of these workshops to spruce up your resume and cover letter so you can make a lasting impression.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 11:00 PM – 12:00 PM

Thursday, May 9, 2019, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Room: L441

Conducted by Professor Keith Muchowski

RSVP: nprince@citytech.cuny.edu

Strategies for Reading an Academic Journal Article

Help! I have to read many journal articles for my research paper. Don’t panic! Join us for a workshop to increase your effective use of resources. This workshop is meant to provide some tips when reading. The session will be informal, so feel free to come with specific questions or concerns you might have from your own research experiences. Critical to academic success is your ability to read and apply journal articles to your research papers effectively.

Dates: Thursday, March 21, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM         

Room:  L441

Conducted by Professor Nandi Prince

RSVP:nprince@citytech.cuny.edu

ZoteroBib Workshop – Find and Cite your Sources Quickly

Researching and creating a bibliography for a paper? We can help you:ZoteroBib generates citations and build a bibliography list in any of the popular styles, including APA and MLA instantly. Learn how to export your completed bibliography to your paper.

Dates: Monday, April 1, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM         

Room: Library L441

Conducted by Professor Nandi Prince

RSVP:nprince@citytech.cuny.edu

Drop-in sessions

Are you looking for research help with that final paper or assignment of the semester? If so, come to the Ursula C. Schwerin Library on these dates for our special drop-in sessions.

Room L441. No RSVP required.

Monday, May 6, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Thursday, May 9, 2019, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Friday, May 10, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Copyright workshop, 11/3/17, 12-1:30 PM

Copyright for Teaching, Scholarship, and OER FlyerWe’re doing a brand new workshop for faculty this Friday, November 3, Copyright for Teaching, Open Educational Resources and Scholarship!
Is it ethical to post an article to Blackboard if it’s not available online? Should you sign a restrictive author agreement with a publisher? Is it legal to show students a film in class?
As part of teaching and scholarly practices, we routinely confront (or ignore) the challenges introduced by copyright. This workshop will demystify copyright misconceptions and introduce practical solutions for the common copyright challenges you confront as a teacher and scholar.

Where: Library Modular Learning Space, A543
When: Friday, Nov. 3, 12:00-1:30 pm

Open to faculty. RSVP to Prof. Monica Berger, mberger@citytech.cuny.edu