Workshops, Classes and Tours

Gain hands-on experience using the Foundation Center's foundation database, Foundation Directory Online, to research grantmakers and grants.  This free workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele.  Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance.  Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited.  For more information – or to register – contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

This free presentation is for current and future students in Wisconsin (of any institute of higher education) interested in researching potential scholarships, fellowships, and grants available to individuals for their education and related purposes. The focus will be on how to identify funding sources beyond those that are available through most offices of financial aid.  Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited.  For more information – or to register –  contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

This free workshop is aimed at those from the University community (and from the public at large) who are interested in identifying grant opportunities for their research and special projects.  Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited.  For more information – or to register –  contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Sessions will provide an orientation to the Grants Information Collection, background on the world of grantmaking, information on how to build a credible nonprofit organization, as well as general grantseeking tips. This free workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele.  Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance.  Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited.  For more information – or to register –  contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Covers the basic features of using  EndNote, including organization of databases and records, searching and sorting records, importing records electronically from MadCat and journal article databases, and instant formatting of bibliographies. Also covers EndNote Web ( Free to campus users courtesy of UW-Madison Libraries). Learn how to set up your EndNote database initially to avoid later style formatting hassles.

Need additional help with problem solving or customization beyond these introductory workshops? Please contact any of the EndNote librarians for small group or individual appointments or try the Quick Start guide.

Covers the basic features of using RefWorks, including organization of records, searching and sorting records, importing records electronically from MadCat and journal databases, and the preparation of bibliographies. Hands-on practice included. Need additional help with problem solving or customization beyond these introductory workshops? Please contact a RefWorks Librarian by using the online form at: http://www.library.wisc.edu/instruction/refworks/askrefworksform.shtml for small group or individual appointments. Also, for more information about RefWorks visit: http://www.library.wisc.edu/refworks/questions.html.

Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It lives right where you do your work — in the web browser itself. Find out how to automatically capture citation information from web pages; store PDFs, files, images, links, and whole web pages; and format citations for export.

Over 1.5 million digital library objects- including photographs, texts, archival materials, and multimedia- are available for you through the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center. These materials are designed to support the teaching and research needs of the UW community, uniquely document the university and State of Wisconsin, and provide access to rare or fragile items of broad research value.  All students, instructors, faculty and staff are invited to learn how to search the collections and how to use digital content in your teaching, presentations, and research.  Specifically, we will outline the scope of the collection, showcase recently added materials, and offer useful tips and tricks for navigating the collection and getting the most out of your searches.

Students will learn the basics of Geographic Information Systems and will work thorugh an exercise designed to familiarize them with ArcGIS software, the prevalent GIS software package used on the UW-Madison campus.