As we prepare for another inspiring academic year, the library is reaching out to share the latest developments in Research & Digital Initiatives (RDI). Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or just dipping your toes into the digital waters, there’s something here for everyone.
What’s in the Library Dispatch?
- Cutting-Edge Research Tools: Discover resources that can enhance your scholarly pursuits.
- Data Support Initiatives: Unleash the potential of your research data with the library.
- Innovative Collaborations: Explore exciting partnerships and interdisciplinary projects.
Have questions or feedback? Reach out to our Associate Librarian Research & Digital Initiatives. You can also reach out to your Liaison Librarian to learn more about any of the items listed below.
Request Data & Digital Literacy Workshops 🎓
As you plan for the fall semester, consider partnering with the library to weave data and digital literacy workshops into your course. Your students will thank you! Plus, it’s a fantastic opportunity to empower them with essential skills for the digital age.
New Resource Alert: Sage Data 🌐📊
The library has purchased access to Sage Data, an all-in-one data discovery hub. Explore, visualize, and share meticulously curated data from over 550 U.S. and international databases. Whether you’re an independent researcher or a classroom trailblazer, Sage Data empowers you.
Writing a grant and need a data management plan? 💰
The DMP Assistant is a national, online, bilingual data management planning tool developed by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) to assist researchers in preparing DMPs (Data Management Plans). This tool is freely available to all researchers and develops a DMP through a series of key data management questions, supported by best-practice guidance and examples.
Check out the DMP Assistant online!
Sophia Hilton Storytelling Fellowship – Applications Open! 📚💡
Calling all folklore enthusiasts! Encourage students with a passion for cultural documentation to apply for the Scarborough Library Storytelling Fellowship. They’ll immerse themselves in Tamil folk culture, host captivating events, and get paid! The next info session is on Friday, September 6, from 12-1 p.m. ET.
Don’t miss out—applications are due by September 15!
Celebrating the Campus 60th 📣
Discover the rich tapestry of U of T Scarborough’s past through the Memory Project. Immerse yourself in digitized materials—student newspapers, captivating images, and insightful interviews—that chronicle our campus history.
Do you have resources to contribute? Reach out to us and be part of preserving our legacy!
Library Focus Groups: What does Research Mean to You? 📅
The University of Toronto Libraries’ Research Supports Task Force is running a series of focus groups for faculty and graduate students between now and September to help understand how researchers think about their work, how they plan and undertake their research from start to finish, and how they use the library.
There will be a focus group held on the University of Toronto Scarborough campus on August 22nd, 2024, from 1:00-2:30pm coffee, tea and treats will be provided!
Register online to be part of the conversation!
Keep an eye out for our next Dispatch in October.