Ready to try something cool and crafty? Join us for a Blizzard Book Workshop! The Blizzard Book is a super creative structure invented by book artist Hedi Kyle, who whipped it up during a snowy day (hence the chilly name). This funky little book is made from just one long sheet of paper folded up in clever ways, creating pockets to stash tickets, business cards, … Continue reading Blizzard Book »

OVERVIEW Advanced Research Computing on the Great Lakes Cluster This course is remotely over Zoom.  A Zoom link will be provided to all registrants for those who choose to attend remotely. This workshop will cover some more advanced topics in computing on the U-M Great Lakes Cluster.  Topics to be covered include a brief review of common parallel programming models and basic use of Great … Continue reading Advanced Research Computing on the Great Lakes Cluster »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  This is a weekly guided meditation drop-in session so prior knowledge of meditation is needed. The session involves 3 simple steps: Breathing Relaxation Meditation Deep breathing bring a pause followed by Relaxation brings your body … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

You are an expert in your field, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. In this online workshop, the experts from the Library will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that will help you ensure consistent formatting through the document, as well as manage margin size, insert captions, and create an automatic Table … Continue reading Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft Word »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  This is a weekly guided meditation drop-in session so prior knowledge of meditation is needed. The session involves 3 simple steps: Breathing Relaxation Meditation Deep breathing bring a pause followed by Relaxation brings your body … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation, rejuvenation, and inner connect in just three session. Meditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration, heightened awareness, and presence … Continue reading Learn to Meditate in 3 days »

Publishing your research is more than just writing; it’s about navigating a complex ecosystem of journals, conferences, and editorial expectations. In this interactive session, IEEE Sr. University Partnership Program Manager Jalyn Kelley will offer insights with practical guidance for early-career researchers. Topics include: Choosing the right IEEE journal or conference for your work Understanding the peer review process and why papers are rejected Common pitfalls … Continue reading Demystifying the Path to Publication: Behind the Scenes with IEEE »

Curious about maps? The Clark Library has one of the largest map collections in the country, spanning over 450,000 maps and atlases. This interactive session will start with a brief overview of map reading, after which participants will be encouraged to browse a selection of maps and atlases from the Clark Library and ask questions.

Extempore is a third-party tool specialized for facilitating structured language assessments. The LRC is currently piloting this platform with interested language faculty. This workshop will introduce participants to a few of the assignment types it offers, including synchronous paired video recordings, asynchronous paired audio activities, and individual oral assessments. We will walk participants through the process of setting up an account, creating a class and … Continue reading Oral Recording Assignments with Extempore for World Language & Culture Courses »

Considering new updates to Title II of the ADA, it can often be difficult to tell what your responsibilities are when working on projects with a variety of digital media, and how you can fulfill those responsibilities. This workshop will provide an overview of: Common digital formats, such as documents, images, audio, and video Requirements to meet the updated Title II regulations for these formats … Continue reading Accessibility for Digital Scholarship Projects »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  This is a weekly guided meditation drop-in session so prior knowledge of meditation is needed. The session involves 3 simple steps: Breathing Relaxation Meditation Deep breathing bring a pause followed by Relaxation brings your body … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

What is Remote Sensing? The discipline of remote sensing concerns processing and analysis of any imagery obtained from satellites, drones, or other airborne sensors. Remote sensing tools and best practices can be used to investigate land use change, check agricultural crop yields, monitor wildfires, and more. This session will introduce basic concepts used in the discipline of remote sensing such as image collection and interpretation, … Continue reading Intro to Remote Sensing »

Join us for this workshop to learn about EndNote, a citation management tool! You will learn to: – Create and organize personal and group libraries, – Invite collaborators to view or contribute to those libraries, – Annotate the PDFs you read, – Add a bibliography and in-text citations in your Microsoft Word document. Please note: EndNote is NOT a free tool, and it is NOT … Continue reading Introduction to EndNote for Citation Management »

If you conduct interviews, focus groups, have surveys with open-ended questions, or work with other types of qualitative data, you might find that the Qualitative Data Repository (QDR) is a data repository that will work well for you. Join us to learn more about QDR, what data the repository works with, how to include it in your data management plan, and how to deposit data. … Continue reading Fit check: Is the Qualitative Data Repository suitable for your data? »

In a fast-paced digital world, film photography invites us to slow down and reconnect with the act of seeing. This relaxed mini-lecture and show & tell explores why film continues to resonate with modern photographers. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring a film camera, analog lens, instant camera, or film photographs—whether a meaningful image, a creative accomplishment, or simply something they’d like to … Continue reading Slowing Down with Film: Cameras, Prints & Storytelling »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  This is a weekly guided meditation drop-in session so prior knowledge of meditation is needed. The session involves 3 simple steps: Breathing Relaxation Meditation Deep breathing bring a pause followed by Relaxation brings your body … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

Are you working on or considering beginning a systematic review, meta-analysis, scoping review, or other literature review project? Learn to use the software Covidence, which is free for U-M faculty, staff, and students (and any project collaborators from other institutions). Covidence can help you: – Deduplicate your literature search results set – Share your literature search results with your collaborators – Keep track of your … Continue reading Introduction to Covidence: A Systematic Review Software Tool »

Engineering standards shape the products you use every day, from charging cables and lightbulbs to medical devices and concrete. If you’re designing something that will exist in the real world, industry standards are part of the design process. As researchers at the University of Michigan, you can find standards from a broad range of standard development organizations (SDOs) through the University of Michigan Library. This … Continue reading Finding Engineering Standards »

Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts This workshop introduces instructors, students, and staff to the basics of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its applications in academic and everyday settings. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of common GenAI tools and their relevance in various educational and professional contexts. Workshop Outline: What is GenAI? Definition and Overview Introduction to U-M GPT Exploring Key Concepts and Terminology … Continue reading Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  This is a weekly guided meditation drop-in session so prior knowledge of meditation is needed. The session involves 3 simple steps: Breathing Relaxation Meditation Deep breathing bring a pause followed by Relaxation brings your body … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

You are an expert in your field, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. In this online workshop, the experts from the Library will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that will help you ensure consistent formatting through the document, as well as manage margin size, insert captions, and create an automatic Table … Continue reading Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft Word »

Join us for a 30–40 minute workshop introducing iThenticate, the similarity-checking software used for manuscripts, grant proposals, and technical reports. Learn how the software works, what similarity scores really mean, and common misunderstandings about “percent match.” We’ll show how faculty can use reports to support honest academic writing. No experience needed—bring your questions and curiosity! The URL for this session will be included in the … Continue reading iThenticate in 30: A Quick-Start Guide »

Critical Challenges in Generative AI: This workshop focuses on the limitations of generative artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on ethical considerations, academic integrity, equity, and bias concerns. Participants will be introduced to high-level issues in these areas, preparing them for further extensive training opportunities. Workshop Outline: Academic Integrity The role of GenAI in maintaining or challenging academic standards How to evaluate student work in … Continue reading Critical Challenges in Generative AI: Academic Integrity, Bias, Responsibilities, and Risks »

Engineering Village is a major engineering research database used by professionals. Learn how to find high-quality sources in Compendex, explore patents for design inspiration and prior art, and use built-in AI tools to understand new topics quickly.   The URL for this session will be included in the confirmation message you receive 5-10 minutes after you register, as well as in an automatic reminder message … Continue reading The Engineering Village Database: Literature, Patents & Discovery Tools »

Join this workshop to unlock the full potential of Google Gemini, the versatile AI assistant now available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students. Gemini goes beyond simple Q&A, offering a powerful, multimodal platform to enhance your daily work and exploration. Learn how to use it for in-the-moment assistance, rapid content summarization, and generating various creative text formats. Recent Updates & Key Takeaways … Continue reading From Idea to Insight: Gemini for Education »

(hosted by the LSA Learning and Teaching Consultants) The pace of change in today’s classroom can be challenging for instructors to navigate. Hear from our panelists how they have addressed some of their biggest classroom challenges with support from LSA Learning and Teaching. Join us after the panel discussion for Q&A and an opportunity to connect with the panelists. Our featured panelists:  Michela Arnaboldi, Professor, … Continue reading Let’s Talk Teaching: How Educators Are Tackling Today’s Biggest Challenges »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  This is a weekly guided meditation drop-in session so prior knowledge of meditation is needed. The session involves 3 simple steps: Breathing Relaxation Meditation Deep breathing bring a pause followed by Relaxation brings your body … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT This workshop equips faculty, staff, and students with the essential skills to effectively use U-M GPT, the University of Michigan’s equitable, accessible, and secure text-based Generative Artificial Intelligence tool. The session includes foundational and advanced techniques for crafting effective prompts, exploring creative AI interactions, and leveraging U-M GPT for various educational applications. Participants will engage in … Continue reading From Basics to Brilliance: Prompt Crafting with U-M GPT »

Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation, rejuvenation, and inner connect in just three session. Meditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration, heightened awareness, and presence … Continue reading Learn to Meditate in 3 days »

You are an expert in your field, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. In this online workshop, the experts from the Library will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that will help you ensure consistent formatting through the document, as well as manage margin size, insert captions, and create an automatic Table … Continue reading Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft Word »

Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals Need unique visuals for a presentation or assignment? Join us to see how university-supported AI tools can help. We will guide you through the basics of “prompt crafting” — the art of telling the AI what you want, while comparing the unique features of U-M GPT (GPT Image -1.5) and Google Gemini’s (Nano Banana) … Continue reading Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals »

The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors This workshop is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting. Faculty members will explore its impact on students and instruction, learn how to discuss Generative AI (GenAI) with students and receive guidance on writing a GenAI syllabus statement. Although this workshop is designed for … Continue reading The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors »

Discover the power of NotebookLM, the advanced AI-powered research and note-taking assistant available to all University of Michigan faculty, staff, and students. Designed to help you understand and synthesize information from your own documents, NotebookLM transforms your lesson plans, lecture notes, and research papers into a dynamic knowledge base. By grounding its responses entirely in your sources, it becomes your most trusted research partner. Recent … Continue reading Exploring NotebookLM for Education »

Boost Work Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your work tasks and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools can streamline your approach to work tasks, course data management, and administrative tasks. Enhance your productivity and increase your time engaging with your colleagues and higher-order tasks. Workshop Outline: Effortless Content Creation: Using GenAI to generate materials such … Continue reading Boost Work Productivity with GenAI »

Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your teaching and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools, specifically U-M GPT, can streamline your approach to creating syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and lesson plans. Dive into practical ideas for designing assignments and instructional materials in a GenAI era, and engage in hands-on opportunities using U-M GPT … Continue reading Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI »

Create Images using AI: Get Started with Adobe Firefly Are you ready to stop searching for that perfect image and start creating it!   Join us for a hands-on tour of Adobe’s Generative AI tools. We’ll show you how to turn text prompts into great images, and make fast edits like adding, expanding, or removing objects usin Adobe’s Generative Fill feature.  Perfect for anyone who … Continue reading Create Images using AI: Get Started with Adobe Firefly »

You are an expert in your field, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. In this online workshop, the experts from the Library will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that will help you ensure consistent formatting through the document, as well as manage margin size, insert captions, and create an automatic Table … Continue reading Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft Word »

Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation, rejuvenation, and inner connect in just three session. Meditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration, heightened awareness, and presence … Continue reading Learn to Meditate in 3 days »