Workshops & Events
The following co-curricular workshops and events are currently scheduled at U of T Scarborough and across the library system. Workshops and events offer special skills and opportunities to expand your research and information skill set. If you are interested in customizable, curricular workshops based on these topics, or in scheduling a co-curricular workshop, please contact your Liaison Librarian.
Learn more library research skills on your own time through self-paced modules and recorded workshops.
All Workshops
About the Series
Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of each seminar is to help you… More
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Discover your library beyond the books! Join us for a guided tour and learn about research support, borrowing services, study spaces, technology, and other resources designed to help you succeed. Whether you're new to campus or looking to make the… More
Location Robarts Library
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Event > Tour
This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use the… More
Location Gerstein Library
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3D Printing
Discover your library beyond the books! Join us for a guided tour and learn about research support, borrowing services, study spaces, technology, and other resources designed to help you succeed. Whether you're new to campus or looking to make the… More
Location Robarts Library
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What: Learn the basics of using data in spreadsheets, with Excel or Google Sheets. This will be an introduction to a 10 module CCR course called the Foundational Data Literacy Skills Training.
Why: Learning data… More
Presenter Elizabeth O'Brien
Location The BRIDGE, UTSC
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Do you ever get stuck getting started on a research project? In this practical in-person workshop, explore how to use Gen AI tools to get started, form better questions, and map your thinking, without risking outsourcing your learning.
Understand… More
Location Robarts Library, Electronic Classroom
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Workshop
About the Series
Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of each seminar is to… More
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Join us for an orientation to campus resources for those with startups or interested in startups, including accelerators, courses and programs, library resources, commercialization, funding opportunities, and community resources.
You will… More
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Business & Entrepreneurship
What: Toronto Public Library (TPL) is coming to Robarts! Drop by to sign up for a free TPL library card and visit their Tech Petting Zoo, a hands-on opportunity to play with and explore some of the technology available through TPL.
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Location Robarts Library
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WHAT: Join us to learn how to make a viral beaded plant! No previous experience needed - a facilitator will guide you through the crafting process.
All materials are free and will be provided.
COST: FREE!
WHO: All current U of T students… More
Location Gerstein Library
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Event > Social
This hands-on session introduces you to 3D design using Tinkercad, a free design platform that is ideal for beginners. At the end of the workshop, you will have created a basic object that is ready to be 3D printed.
Location: The Makerspace, AC256
Presenter Adriana Sgro
Location UTSC (see description for exact location)
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3D Printing
What: Join us for a guided tour or "library crawl" that will highlight libraries on campus with bookable study rooms. The crawl will take you through some of the most scenic areas of the St. George campus. Devon Stolz, Student Engagement Librarian… More
Location Robarts Library
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Event > Tour
This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use the… More
Location Gerstein Library
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3D Printing
About the Series
Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of each seminar is to… More
Location: Online
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This session will introduce you to Design Space, the online tool for creating Cricut projects. During the interactive workshop, you'll learn how to browse the Cricut design database or use the program's tools to create your own projects, like… More
Presenter Adriana Sgro
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For participants of all disciplines interested in learning more about researching companies and finding competitor information. Includes an overview of subscription databases and publicly available resources for company research.
You’ll learn how… More
Presenter Maria Ruiz & Carey Toane
Location: Online
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Business & Entrepreneurship
What: Learn to clean unstructured spreadsheets quickly to make the most of your data. This workshop will quickly allow you to aggregate many cells into one, transpose data from columns to rows, and more.
Why: Having data is great. Knowing how… More
Presenter Elizabeth O'Brien
Location The BRIDGE, UTSC
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Where has your curiosity led you? You might be studying science, working in a lab, or enjoy appreciating the nature around you - whoever you are, you have a story to tell! This workshop invites you to use art and collage to explore your personal… More
Location Engineering Library
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About the Series
Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of each seminar is to help you… More
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What: In celebration of Science Literacy Week, join us for a guided tour or "library crawl" that will highlight 6 libraries on campus focused on the sciences. The crawl will also take you through some of the most scenic areas of the St. George… More
Location Robarts Library
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Event > Tour
This introductory session will introduce you to the tools and resources related to podcasts. You will learn about best practices for creating a podcast, including choosing a format, comparing recording software and selecting the proper equipment… More
Presenter Adriana Sgro
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Whether you are on the edge of a new industry to looking to enter an established sector, you need to quantify and understand the industry players, segments, and size. This workshop introduces you to existing sources of industry information such as… More
Presenter Elizabeth O'Brien
Location: Online
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Business & Entrepreneurship
This hands-on session will introduce you to the basics of circuits using an Arduino microcontroller. We will create and program basic LED circuits. We have a limited number of kits so you may be working with a partner.
Presenter Adriana Sgro
Location UTSC Library Makerspace (AC256)
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This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use the… More
Presenter Mary Ellen Brown
Location Gerstein Library
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3D Printing
This is an introductory Python session that teaches how to analyze cross-country socio-economic data using Python. Participants will learn how to clean and explore datasets, examine relationships between variables, identify economic trends and… More
Presenter Elizabeth O'Brien
Location The BRIDGE, UTSC
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