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
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click qualitative data management and analysis tool, NVivo, by performing common tasks, such as loading in data, coding, running queries, and exporting.
Why: Learning qualitative data analysis skills… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
Interested in learning R for your research or future job opportunities?
R is a widely used open-source statistical programming language in both academia and industry. This workshop provides a gentle and accessible entry point into the world of data… More
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
Preparing a business pitch and developing a business idea requires you to have data on your target market. You need data to inform decisions on your business plan, data on your competitors, and if you want to be innovative … More
Presenter Elizabeth O'Brien
Location: Online
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Are you interested in exploring the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed for new learners and those looking to refresh their skills. This two-hour session from U of T’s Map and Data Library… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
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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 help… More
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Co-Curricular Record
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click qualitative data management and analysis tool, NVivo, by performing common tasks, such as loading in data, coding, running queries, and exporting.
Why: Learning qualitative data analysis skills… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
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 Makerspace UTSC
Location: Online
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Co-Curricular Record
Are you interested in exploring the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed for new learners and those looking to refresh their skills. This two-hour session from U of T’s Map and Data Library… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
What: Looking for your next great romance read? Need a social study break?
Join the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) as we host the Toronto Public Library (TPL) for a special event all about romance-themed books!
TPL… More
Location Robarts Library
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Event > Social
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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Co-Curricular Record
Do you want to develop your R skills to further your work with data?
R is a widely used open-source statistical programming language in both academia and industry. This workshop gently introduces users to intermediate-level tools in R, including the… More
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
What: Take a crafty break with us! Make a Valentine’s Day card, pick up a sweet treat, and get a heartfelt book or movie recommendation from our catalogue.
All craft materials provided, so just bring yourself and your… More
Location Robarts Library
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Event > Social
Interested in learning R for your research or future job opportunities?
R is a widely used open-source statistical programming language in both academia and industry. This workshop provides a gentle and accessible entry point into the world of data… More
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
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 to… More
Presenter Annalisa Gatti
Location: Online
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Business & Entrepreneurship
This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the MADLab space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use… More
Location Gerstein Library
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3D Printing
Please, check out other Fun Data Friday events.
What: Learn the fundamentals of creating compelling infographics to communicate data and ideas effectively. Using real-world examples and free design tools, we’ll explore how to transform… More
Location The BRIDGE, UTSC
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Digital Tools
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how to use ArcGIS Online, a web-based platform that allows you to create, share, and analyze maps and data. You will use open data and geoprocessing tools to… More
Presenter Leanne Trimble
Location: Online
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Digital Tools
In this free Map and Data Library workshop, you will learn how to use open data and geoprocessing tools to perform spatial analysis and develop problem-solving workflows. Using ArcGIS Pro, we'll model a real-world problem and walk through the steps… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
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Digital Tools
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click qualitative data management and analysis tool, MAXQDA, by performing common tasks, such as loading in data, coding, writing memos, and exporting. If you'd like to go further, you can also… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
Do you want to develop your R skills to further your work with data?
R is a widely used open-source statistical programming language in both academia and industry. This workshop gently introduces users to intermediate-level tools in R, including the… More
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
In honour of the Year of Poetry, the UTSC Library has embarked on a project to create the Medicine Cabinet Poetry Collection – a collection giving access to multilingual poetry reflective of U of T Scarborough’s communities. We are collecting poetry… More
Location UTSC (see description for exact location)
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Event > Lecture
Unlock the power of digital storytelling in this interactive workshop designed for anyone interested in combining narrative with spatial data. Through a blend of storytelling principles, platform exploration, and a live demonstration of ArcGIS… More
Presenter Yeliz Baloglu Cengay
Location Robarts Library, Electronic Classroom
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What: Building upon the Introduction to Using MAXQDA for Qualitative Data Analysis: Part 1 workshop, learn to use some of MAXQDA’s analysis and visualization tools, and how to work with document variables.
Why: Learning qualitative data analysis… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
This session will introduce you to DesignSpace, 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 Makerspace UTSC
Location: Online
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Co-Curricular Record
What: Building upon the Introduction to Using MAXQDA for Qualitative Data Analysis: Part 1 and Part 2 workshops, learn about using AI in qualitative research and some of MAXQDA’s AI tools.
Why: Exploring emerging AI usage in qualitative research—… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics