Refine your research skills and learn professional-level tips and tricks for getting the most of our library resources. Bring your lunch and your laptop for these hands-on workshops led by Research and Teaching Librarians; we’ll provide light refreshments.

Attend in-person or over Zoom. If you are unable to attend, we invite you to schedule a time for an individual session. We are happy to visit your class, department or program.

SPRING AND SUMMER 2022 WORKSHOPS

Library Resources & Services for Staff

Did you know that as a UNE employee you have access to all of the library’s resources and services? We have a wide variety of materials to support both your personal and professional interests, whether that is popular reading, genealogy, language learning, bird-watching, car repair, hobbies and crafts, newspapers or something else! Our special collections are also open to the community, including the Maine Women Writers Collection and art galleries on both campuses. Come discover these resources, along with a tour of the library, and get the most out of this benefit.

Wednesday, June 8

Time: 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Instructor: Cathleen Miller & Barbara Swartzlander
In Person: Biddeford Campus – St. Francis Room, Ketchum Library lower level
Zoom: https://une.zoom.us/j/94948055869
Meeting ID: 949 4805 5869

Thursday, June 9

Time: 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Instructor: Cadence Atchinson & Cindy Stewart
In Person: Portland Campus – Blewett Hall Room 104
Zoom: https://une.zoom.us/j/94259889212
Meeting ID: 942 5988 9212

Scholarly Publishing Nuts & Bolts

This workshop will cover some important things to consider when preparing to submit your research for publication, including: identifying and evaluating appropriate journals for your research topic, open access and author rights, how to identify predatory journals, and ways to measure your research impact.

Wednesday, June 15

Time: 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Instructor: Sonya Durney
In Person: Biddeford Campus – Ketchum Library Computer Lab
Zoom: https://une.zoom.us/j/96629616856
Meeting ID: 966 2961 6856

Workshop Topics

We are glad to offer workshops on a topics of interest. Our past workshops have included:

PubMed Basics

Learn to effectively search the PubMed database to find biomedical literature, including how to perform a basic search, understand the parts of a record, how to access full text, and use filters to refine your search.

Contact us to suggest a topic or request an instruction session for your class, group or department meeting.