UCF Libraries Events

Upcoming Events

• Weavers of Orlando

  Oct. 18, 2017 at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: main floor

  Come see the spinning wheel and try weaving on the loom. There is also kumihimo braiding you can make and take.

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• Ace Your Research Portfolio

  Oct. 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 223

  Training by the UCF Libraries and Web of Science (WoS) to meet the potential needs such as: citation for T&P, grant application, prestigious awards, identifying quality publications, collaborators and funders. Six sessions covering various topics for mid-career or early-career faculty. Sign up for any or all. Snacks, coffee and lunch provided. Wednesday October 18, 2017 10 – 10:15 am Registration ...

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• Where to Publish and Author Rights (Recurring Event)

  Oct. 18, 2017 at 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Colbourn Hall: 146

  How do you decide which journals are a best fit for your manuscript? Do you know that all rights to a work are often assigned to publishers when a manuscript is accepted? Learn to be a savvy author! This two-part workshop will cover criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and basic information about copyright ...

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• Open Heart Open Mic (Recurring Event)

  Oct. 19, 2017 at 12 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 223

  Join us for a lunch break Open Heart Open Mic in John C. Hitt Library room 223. The UCF Libraries is partnering with the Women’s & Gender Studies Program to present an ongoing open mic event series. You are welcome to bring a story, poem, song, or any other vocal presentation to share – on any topic.

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• Optimizing Your Online Presence (Recurring Event)

  Oct. 19, 2017 at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Colbourn Hall: 146

  Part 1: Citation Metrics & Measuring ImpactCitation metrics provide quantitative data used to evaluate the impact of a scholar’s research. Several methods and tools exist to assist scholars with obtaining information about citation counts and impact data, such as ISI Web of Science, Google Scholar, and other citation counting tools by discipline. Metrics also assist scholars with identifying key journals ...

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• Starting a Family Search

  Oct. 19, 2017 at 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  Join librarian Rich Gause to learn how to uncover your ethnic mix, distant relatives, and even new ancestors.

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• Useful Apps All Grad Students Should Love and Use (Recurring Event)

  Oct. 24, 2017 at 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Colbourn Hall: 146

  Do you ever wonder if there is a great app out there that you are missing out on? Need help staying organized, taking notes, or need a better way to communicate with classmates over shared projects? Well look no further as this session will introduce helpful and important apps that all grad students should love and use! We will cover ...

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• Library Research and Literature Review Strategies (Recurring Event)

  Oct. 24, 2017 at 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Colbourn Hall: 146

  What strategies are you using to conduct library research? This session highlights effective strategies to locate sources for literature reviews and projects and tips for using citation tracking features, creating alerts to stay updated on publications, and customizing Google Scholar options. An overview of organizing sources using Mendeley and Zotero citation management tools will also be included. Please bring your ...

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• Library Research and Literature Review Strategies (Recurring Event)

  Nov. 2, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Colbourn Hall: 146

  What strategies are you using to conduct library research? This session highlights effective strategies to locate sources for literature reviews and projects and tips for using citation tracking features, creating alerts to stay updated on publications, and customizing Google Scholar options. An overview of organizing sources using Mendeley and Zotero citation management tools will also be included. Please bring your ...

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• NaNoWriMo Open Writing Session (Recurring Event)

  Nov. 3, 2017 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  Do you need a block of uninterrupted time to write? The UCF John C. Hitt Library is holding open writing sessions in library classroom 235C (turn right when you enter the library, walk past Java City, and the classroom is behind it on the right). Writing prompts will be offered as well as alternative writing formats (pen and paper, and ...

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• NaNoWriMo Open Writing Session (Recurring Event)

  Nov. 7, 2017 at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  Do you need a block of uninterrupted time to write? The UCF John C. Hitt Library is holding open writing sessions in library classroom 235C (turn right when you enter the library, walk past Java City, and the classroom is behind it on the right). Writing prompts will be offered as well as alternative writing formats (pen and paper, and ...

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• Where to Publish and Author Rights (Recurring Event)

  Nov. 7, 2017 at 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Colbourn Hall: 146

  How do you decide which journals are a best fit for your manuscript? Do you know that all rights to a work are often assigned to publishers when a manuscript is accepted? Learn to be a savvy author! This two-part workshop will cover criteria to consider when planning where to submit your work for publication and basic information about copyright ...

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• Marketing Your Work with Suzi Katz

  Nov. 8, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  http://guides.ucf.edu/nanowrimo

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• Optimizing Your Online Presence (Recurring Event)

  Nov. 14, 2017 at 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Colbourn Hall: 146

  Part 1: Citation Metrics & Measuring ImpactCitation metrics provide quantitative data used to evaluate the impact of a scholar’s research. Several methods and tools exist to assist scholars with obtaining information about citation counts and impact data, such as ISI Web of Science, Google Scholar, and other citation counting tools by discipline. Metrics also assist scholars with identifying key journals ...

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• National Novel Writing Month Author Rights Workshop

  Nov. 15, 2017 at 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  Learn how to be a copyright savvy author! This workshop is an overview of:• Copyright and licensing, as it pertains to publishing• Your rights as an author and tips on how to keep them• Copyright and author rights resourcesPlease bring your laptop if you would like to follow along with the presentation.

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• Author Rights Workshop with Sarah Norris

  Nov. 15, 2017 at 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  Learn how to be a copyright savvy author! This workshop is an overview of: Copyright and licensing, as it pertains to publishing Your rights as an author and tips on how to keep them Copyright and author rights resources Please bring your laptop if you would like to follow along with the presentation.

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• Agents, Editors, Magazine and Book Publishing with Dr. Jamie Poissant

  Nov. 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  http://guides.ucf.edu/nanowrimo

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• Useful Apps All Grad Students Should Love and Use (Recurring Event)

  Nov. 16, 2017 at 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Colbourn Hall: 146

  Do you ever wonder if there is a great app out there that you are missing out on? Need help staying organized, taking notes, or need a better way to communicate with classmates over shared projects? Well look no further as this session will introduce helpful and important apps that all grad students should love and use! We will cover ...

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• NaNoWriMo Open Writing Session (Recurring Event)

  Nov. 17, 2017 at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  Do you need a block of uninterrupted time to write? The UCF John C. Hitt Library is holding open writing sessions in library classroom 235C (turn right when you enter the library, walk past Java City, and the classroom is behind it on the right). Writing prompts will be offered as well as alternative writing formats (pen and paper, and ...

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• Deciding When, Where, and How to Publish with Dr. Lisa Roney

  Nov. 27, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  Now that you’ve been writing all month (and beyond), what do you do with your work? How do I tell when my work is ready for publication? What kind of publication makes sense for me? What else can I do to perfect and share my work? If you have questions about the publication process, come to this workshop led by ...

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• Open Heart Open Mic (Recurring Event)

  Nov. 30, 2017 at 12 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 223

  Join us for a lunch break Open Heart Open Mic in John C. Hitt Library room 223. The UCF Libraries is partnering with the Women’s & Gender Studies Program to present an ongoing open mic event series. You are welcome to bring a story, poem, song, or any other vocal presentation to share – on any topic.

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• NaNoWriMo Open Writing Session (Recurring Event)

  Nov. 30, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. John C. Hitt Library: 235C

  Do you need a block of uninterrupted time to write? The UCF John C. Hitt Library is holding open writing sessions in library classroom 235C (turn right when you enter the library, walk past Java City, and the classroom is behind it on the right). Writing prompts will be offered as well as alternative writing formats (pen and paper, and ...

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