This workshop will focus on engineering resources that are commonly used in the professional world. The following will be covered:
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Grey literature: Resources such as government documents, statistics, industry and entrepreneurial information, data and more
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What they are, where to find them, and tips to help you find what you need
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Why can it be so hard to find grey literature, especially government information?
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Why it is so important to evaluate grey literature and tips for evaluating sources
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More (free) resources to help you navigate the many information sources covered
This workshop may be especially useful for PEY students, those seeking to enter the workforce, or those hoping to start entrepreneurship ventures.
This workshop is a part of a series from the Engineering and Computer Science Library, check out our other workshops as well:
Open Access Academic Resources for Practicing Engineers
Thursday, Nov 5th, 6pm-7pm, online https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/calendar/libraryworkshops/openengineering
Reports, Data and Government Documents for Practicing Engineers
Monday Nov 9th, 12pm-1pm, online
https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/calendar/libraryworkshops/graylit
Searching for Patents for Practicing Engineers (in-person)
Friday Nov 13th, 12pm-1:30pm, Engineering and Computer Science Library
https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/calendar/libraryworkshops/PatentsIRL
Searching PubMed for Open Access Information for Practicing Engineers
Tuesday Nov 24th, 12pm-1pm, online
https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/calendar/libraryworkshops/engpubmed
Searching for Patents for Practicing Engineers (online)
Wednesday Nov 25th, 6pm-7:30pm, online
https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/calendar/libraryworkshops/patentsonline