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Most people have online profiles and, as a researchers, your online presence offers many rich opportunities. It is helpful to be aware of tools and tips that can help you boost your visibility online, as well as common mistakes to avoid.
In this course, you will:
- begin to develop your online research profile by making yourself visible to others in a way(s) that suits you.
- learn what an ORCID is and how to obtain one.
- learn what your Symplectic Elements account is for and begin to make it work for you
- review your current visibility and consider the next steps
You will receive the URL for the course in the confirmation email after booking.
Narrative CVs provide space for candidates to elaborate on their contributions to the research community that go beyond traditional outputs such as publications. The hope is that, by encouraging candidates to provide evidence for, and selection panels to consider, qualities that promote good research cultures, such as open research practice, we will start to select candidates who demonstrate this in addition to their traditional research contributions. What does this mean for researchers at Cambridge? This session will introduce some of the current formats of narrative CVs being used or considered by funding bodies in the UK and Europe and the implications for researchers, and recruiters and selectors of researchers who might use them. Since the format is still very much under development in the sector, the session will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss and feed back on what they see as the benefits and challenges of narrative CVs. The workshop leaders will feed the outcome of this session into relevant discussions happening nationally around the development and adoption of narrative CVs.
From fair dealing to sharing your research online it seems that nothing with copyright is ever simple. There are few black and white rules about copyright but there can be serious consequences for getting things wrong! This session will cover the basics of UK copyright law and how these impact researchers such as dealing with third party materials, seeking permissions and how to manage risk.
Please note: This session will be offered, either online or in person, in Michaelmas, Lent and Easter terms.
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Thu 23 Nov 2023 | 11:00 | Finished |
Tue 12 Mar 2024 | 11:00 | Finished |
Copyright law is a complex field with direct relevance for researchers who need to protect their own intellectual work and use work written by others, and most importantly must avoid accidentally infringing copyright. This course provides you with basic knowledge you can apply to your research practice.
The course covers:
- fundamentals of copyright and why it’s important
- what to do if you want to use someone else’s work
- how to protect and share your own work
- how licenses can be used to make it easier to reuse works
You will receive the URL for the course in the confirmation email after booking.
This session will help researchers explore academic literature through discussing key skills such as critical evaluation, structural reading, effective note-taking, and getting started with writing.
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Wed 8 Nov 2023 | 11:00 | Finished |
Wed 14 Feb 2024 | 11:00 | Finished |
Ever wondered what lies behind the scenes of the Music Department at the UL? Following a quick tour of the open stacks, Music Department staff will take you to delve into the odd architecture of South Court, say hello to our elephants, meet some of our rarest and tiniest books, and discover why music librarians sometimes need to be good detectives. There’ll also be a guide to finding music, for those who haven’t used our card catalogues before.
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Mon 18 Nov 2019 | 14:15 | Finished |
Wed 20 Nov 2019 | 11:00 | Finished |
- Nervous or intimidated about visiting the UL for the first time?
- Don’t know where to begin with a Literature search?
- Can never find the books you need on the open shelves?
Ask a librarian!
Individual or small group supervision style sessions tailored to your needs. Available online or face-to-face.
If you would prefer a different day or time, email readerservices@cam.ac.uk to arrange a session. Tell us what you need help with and we’ll match you with a member of library staff who can show you what you need to know, whether it’s searching the catalogue, using Electronic Legal Deposit, finding open shelf books or something else entirely.
Don't suffer in silence - Ask a Librarian!
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Tue 18 Jun 2019 | 09:30 | Finished |
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Thu 27 Jun 2019 | 14:30 | CANCELLED |
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This session is designed for anyone who would like to learn more about how to read academic literature. This hour long workshop explores reading techniques, article structures and productive reading, while also providing techniques you can use to tackle your weekly readings.
Learning critical reading skills is a useful way to make better notes from what you have read and can help you to organise and plan what you read. This session will help you to put these skills to good use and become more confident at reading academic literature.
- Nervous or intimidated about visiting the UL for the first time?
- Don’t know where to begin with a Literature search?
- Want to discuss your Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan?
Book a buddy!
Email disability@cam.ac.uk to arrange a session. Tell us what you need help with and we’ll match you with a member of library staff who can show you what you need to know, whether it’s searching the catalogue, using Electronic Legal Deposit, finding open shelf books or something else entirely.
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Mon 6 Jan 2020 | 09:00 | Finished |
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When we asked Master's students what aspect of Cambridge University Libraries they would they have benefited from additional training on, the tips and tricks for using iDiscover (Cambridge’s online catalogue) came out as number one.
This event is aimed at giving new Master’s students some of the tools they need to get the most out of Cambridge University Libraries before starting their courses.
In the first part of this session (around 20 minutes) staff from the University Library’s reference department will give a general introduction to iDiscover, demonstrate some little-known features and give some tips on effective search strategies.
Following on from this there will be some shorter talks from subject specialists in other University Library departments offering advice on working with Rare Books, Music titles, Maps and iDiscover and foreign languages.
Part of the session will be dedicated to answering questions from participants.
The presentations may be recorded to be made available at a later date, but this recording will only include footage of library staff. No video of student participants or their questions will be retained.
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Wed 29 Sep 2021 | 14:00 | Finished |
Cambridge University Library's Reader Services team are here to help! Book a video or voice call with one of our experienced team members and we can help you to get the most out of our services. These are sessions with staff from the Reader Services team which can be tailored to your needs, whether it's help finding your books or help with a literature search. We'll tell you about how the Library is enabling learning while keeping you safe through the UL's Click and Collect, Scan and Deliver and Book-a-visit services, as well as give you tips on finding resources through iDiscover and on how to access online resources.
When you have booked please email reference@lib.cam.ac.uk with any specific queries you would like to ask, this will help us assign your call to an appropriate member of our team. We will contact you to arrange a call using Microsoft TEAMS.
If you would prefer another date and/or time, please let us know and we can arrange this for you.
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Mon 5 Oct 2020 | 11:30 | Finished |
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The Map Department contains some 1,100,000 maps, both British and foreign, several thousand atlases and other material. This session, based in the Map Room, is designed to give an overview of holdings and guidelines for accessing and using them.
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Tue 17 Oct 2017 | 11:00 | Finished |
Thu 18 Oct 2018 | 11:00 | Finished |
A guided tour through the open stacks and Anderson Room (Music Reading Room) at the University Library. This will provide an overview of the wealth of music materials held here, and how to find them.
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Mon 18 Nov 2019 | 10:00 | Finished |
Thu 21 Nov 2019 | 11:00 | Finished |
Fri 22 Nov 2019 | 14:15 | Finished |
Fri 7 Oct 2022 | 10:00 | Finished |
Fri 7 Oct 2022 | 14:30 | Finished |
Thu 26 Oct 2023 | 10:00 | POSTPONED |
- Nervous or intimidated about visiting the UL for the first time?
- Don’t know where to begin with a Literature search?
- Can never find the books you need on the open shelves?
- Want to learn what extra support the UL can offer?
Book a buddy!
Email disability@cam.ac.uk to arrange a session. Tell us what you need help with and we’ll match you with a member of library staff who can show you what you need to know, whether it’s searching the catalogue, using Electronic Legal Deposit, finding open shelf books or something else entirely. You are welcome to attend by yourself or alongside the student that you assist.
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The University Library is operating differently during these unprecedented times, but your Reader Services team are still here to assist you. Whether you need specific help, or just want a rundown of our latest services, book a video call with a member of the team today!
Calls are available Monday to Friday from 10.30 - 12.30 and 14.00 - 16.00
To book a call, please email reference@lib.cam.ac.uk with the following information
- Preferred date and time
- A brief description of what you would like to talk about
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Tue 16 Feb 2021 | 10:00 | Finished |
The University Library holds over 9 million physical items and provides access to millions of online resources. In this session an experienced member of UL staff will show you the basics to get you started.
The tour will include:
- A brief introduction to iDiscover - your main tool for locating resources in the UL and other University of Cambridge Libraries
- A tour of the physical spaces including the Main Reading Room and Open bookstacks
- Demonstrations of how to locate the physical items you need and brief explanations of Electronic Legal Deposit and E-Resource access
- We'll show you where the important things are such as toilets, Tea Room, and comfortable areas to work
- We'll answer any questions you may have
- We'll make sure that by the end of the tour you will know where to go to find help
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Tue 8 Oct 2019 | 10:00 | Finished |
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Tue 21 Jan 2020 | 10:00 | Finished |
- Are you a new undergrad who is intimidated by the thought of entering the UL?
- Are you a second or third year who has never set foot in the UL and is embarrassed to admit that you don't know what you're doing?
- Have you been struggling on your own and just need a few tips and tricks to get what you need?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions then this tour is for you!
Finding the UL intimidating and confusing is perfectly normal. It is also normal for undergraduates to only use the UL for the first time in their third year, so you are definitely not alone!
On this tour a friendly member of our Reader Services team will show you around, explain the UL's unique way of shelving books, explain what Electronic Legal Deposit is and answer any questions you may have. Most importantly we will show you where to go if you find you need help.
Don't suffer in silence! Help is here!
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Sat 19 Oct 2019 | 14:15 | Finished |
Sat 19 Oct 2019 | 15:15 | Finished |
Mon 21 Oct 2019 | 17:30 | Finished |
The University of Cambridge has over 100 libraries, with the UL alone housing over 9 million items, and this doesn't include the plethora of electronic items available on and off campus.
If you are feeling overwhelmed and aren't really sure how to search for and access the items on your reading list then this session is for you!
We will cover
- Understanding a reference
- Understanding what kind of material is available , both physical and electronic, and how to access them
- A guided tour of some of our search platforms including iDiscover and the A-Z database index
- A few tips on searching beyond your reading list
The course will be led by members of the University Library's Reference Team who will provide friendly instruction and who will be able to answer any questions you may have.
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Wed 9 Oct 2019 | 14:30 | CANCELLED |
Tue 5 Nov 2019 | 14:30 | Finished |
Finished your PhD thesis? It’s time to submit.
Unsure of your access level options? Confused about any third-party copyright in your thesis? Then this session is for you.
The final step after completing your thesis is to deposit an electronic copy into the University’s Repository, Apollo. This training session will cover how to ensure you meet all the requirements for submission, how to decide on the access level for your thesis and finally a demonstration of successfully depositing your work using Symplectic Elements.
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Thu 9 Nov 2023 | 11:00 | Finished |
Thu 23 Nov 2023 | 14:00 | Finished |
Tue 6 Feb 2024 | 11:00 | CANCELLED |
Thu 29 Feb 2024 | 11:00 | Finished |
The module covers the key things you need to know when depositing your electronic thesis to Apollo
- How to ensure you meet all the requirements for submission
- How to decide on the access level for your thesis
- A demonstration of successfully depositing your work using Symplectic Elements.
You will receive the URL for the course in the confirmation email after booking.
This tour of the Divinity Faculty Library is primarily aimed at members of the University who are not Divinity Faculty members, but any member of the Divinity Faculty is welcome too. Each tour will be led by a member of the Divinity Faculty Library team.
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Wed 30 Jan 2019 | 10:00 | Finished |
Wed 30 Jan 2019 | 10:15 | Finished |
Thu 28 Feb 2019 | 09:30 | Finished |
Tue 28 Jan 2020 | 10:00 | Finished |
We start with an orientation session at the Divinity Faculty (ca. 30 minutes), followed by a tour of the University Library (ca. 30 minutes) for Divinity Faculty members, led by members of the Divinity Faculty Library staff.
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Mon 27 Nov 2017 | 14:00 | Finished |
Fri 5 Oct 2018 | 11:30 | Finished |
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A session with Louisa Vickers-Mills (ProQuest) looking at the new interface for the Early English Books Online (EEBO) database. EEBO contains around 17 million pages digitised from nearly 150,000 works printed in the British Isles and North America, as well as elsewhere in the world in the English language, up to 1700. It covers all subject areas, with particularly good representation for literature, theology, history, politics and the arts.
This session will explain how to use EEBO for your research and which features can help you get the best from the content.
Booking not necessary. If you have any questions or can’t make this date, please contact Dr Emily Dourish (ejm25@cam.ac.uk).
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Wed 22 Jan 2020 | 12:00 | Finished |
Electronic resources in Theology and Religious Studies will give a brief overview of the various e-resources, which are particularly relevant for undergraduate students.
E-resources in Theology and Religious Studies will give a brief overview of the most relevant online resources for undergraduates.