Gain hands-on experience using the Foundation Center's foundation database, Foundation Directory Online. Those new to grants research, consider taking it along with the workshop Introduction to Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations.

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 include an orientation to the Collection, background on the world of grantmaking, information on how to build a credible nonprofit organization, as well as general grantseeking tips. This workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele.

Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information - or to register - contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Searching for government and private funding opportunities can be daunting. This session will use a variety of databases as well as other resources to track funding outcomes and how to identify funds for research, equipment, travel, training, and more. This is not to be missed if you are seeking to initiate or fine-tune your search for funding opportunities.

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.

Can't make a workshop, or need additional help? Contact any of the EndNote librarians for small group or individual appointments or try the Quick Start guide.

EndNote Web is an web-based citation manager free to all UW-Madison staff and students! EndNote Web can be used as a standalone citation manager OR in conjunction with EndNote Desktop. In this workshop, learn how to collect and share your references and create a bibliography in your manuscript.

EndNote, a citation management database, is designed to help you import (from journal databases, etc.) collect, organize, and save bibliographic citations/references, and to insert citations directly into research papers using any one of hundreds of style formats. We will demo some of EndNote Web's features too.

Can't make a workshop, or need additional help? Contact any of the EndNote librarians for small group or individual appointments or try the Quick Start guide.

For the experienced user of EndNote citation manager we will go over features such as: modifying a journal style, creating smart groups, exploring EndNote preferences, managing preferences in your word document and the last 15 minutes will be spent on your questions.

Can't make a workshop, or need additional help? Contact any of the EndNote librarians for small group or individual appointments or try the Quick Start guide.

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.

Can't make a workshop, or need additional help? Please contact any of the Zotero librarians or try the Zotero quick start guide.

Learn how to use this free reference manager and academic social network to help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.