Facilitators: Mac Jackson and Kate Topham On September 24th, 1883, Frederick Douglass gave a speech, “Why Hold a Colored Convention?” to argue that Black organizing was just as important in the post-Civil War era as it had been before emancipation. In this workshop, join us to celebrate Black activism across history as we analyze over 100 transcripts from Colored Conventions held across the country in … Continue reading Why Hold a Colored Convention: A Gentle Introduction to Analyzing Text Data at Scale »

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 »

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.

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »