March 28, 2008
Social Bookmarking at MLibrary
MTagger is the University Library's social bookmarking tool. This SEGSI workshop will introduce MTagger, demonstrate how it is different from other social bookmarking tools, and provide guidelines for tagging to maximize both personal effectiveness and collective benefit. Finally, we'll discuss the various ways tagging may be used outside of the application to generate resource guides.
At the conclusion of the presentation there will be time for experimentation.
Register for this session by visiting the Library Workshops Page. Selecting 'Upcoming Sessions' for a list.
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February 07, 2008
Information Searches that Solve Problems - Pew/Internet
About the Report
http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/231/report_display.asp
Information Searches that Solve Problems - Full Report
http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/Pew_UI_LibrariesReport.pdf
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Pew Internet and American Life Project
Mission: The Pew Internet & American Life Project produces reports that explore the impact of the internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life. The Project aims to be an authoritative source on the evolution of the internet through collection of data and analysis of real-world developments as they affect the virtual world.
About:
http://www.pewinternet.org/about.asp
Reports:
http://www.pewinternet.org/reports.asp
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February 06, 2008
Talking about Race and Other Social Identities: How Social Categories can Influence Communication on Campus
How do stereotypes affect communication between individuals of 'different' groups?
What can be done to dispel or minimize the effects of stereotypes in academic institutions?
How can we create community while honoring differences?
Come and learn about some fascinating current research and initiatives related to cultural differences in higher education.
This session will be led by Denise Sekaquaptewa, Associate Professor of Psychology, http://sitemaker.umich.edu/sekaquaptewa.lab/home
and Charles Behling, Co-Director UM Program on Intergroup Relations http://www.igr.umich.edu/
Wednesday, February 13th
10am-12 noon
Ehrlicher Room
To register for this session, please go to: https://www-a1.lsa.umich.edu/es_conf/app/?confid=2.
Refreshments will be served.
Thanks to Library Human Resources for funding the refreshments at the co-sponsored Instructor College/Librarians' Forum presentations.
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GIS (Spatial Analysis) Certificate at the U of M
If you are interested in learning more about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or pursuing data librarianship, you might be interested in pursuing the Spatial Analysis Certificate offered here at the U of M. A copy of the full content of the handout on this topic can be found in the SEGSI CTools site in the Resources folder.
Thanks to SI students Jennifer Doty and Dianne Dietrich, both of whom are pursuing the Spatial Analysis Certificate, expected graduation May 2008, for compiling and presenting this information.
http://www.snre.umich.edu/degree_programs/spatial_analysis
Provides an overview of the program, but not many details or specifics. Includes the official Program of Application, Numeric Code and Plan Numbers you will need when you fill out your application for Rackham.
http://www.umich.edu/~cscar/gis/certificate/
This site hasn't been updated in a while, but it does provide a list of courses that count toward the certificate. It also provides some guidance on GIS course sequences in Urban Planning and SNRE.
http://www.rackham.umich.edu/masters_students/
For general information about all Rackham Masters degree and certificate programs, including important forms and deadlines.
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January 31, 2008
Introduction to GIS
Introduction to GIS (Geographical Information System)
What is a GIS? How is it used? What job opportunities might I pursue if I'm interested in working with GIS?
This workshop/discussion will cover a basic description of GIS and spatial analysis, and, more importantly, how to incorporate learning this valuable and marketable skill into your learning path at the School of Information. Two students who have participated in the Certificate for Spatial Analysis program will be on hand to discuss and answer questions about the program.
Wednesday, February 6th
12noon-1pm - presentation
1-1:30pm - experimentation
Held in the ULIC (University Library Instructional Center, Room 4059 Shapiro, next to the DIAD)
Presenters:
Jennifer Green, Head Spatial and Numeric Data Services, University Library
Nicole Scholtz, Spatial and Numeric Data Services
To register for this session:
https://www-a1.lsa.umich.edu/es_conf/app/?confid=2
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January 16, 2008
PEEKING OVER THE HORIZON: TECHNOLOGY'S MARK ON HIGHER EDUCATION'S FUTURE
ALL are invited to the following session, sponsored by the Librarians'
Forum and Instructors College.
PEEKING OVER THE HORIZON: TECHNOLOGY'S MARK ON HIGHER EDUCATION'S FUTURE
Come and learn about the effects of technology on the landscape of higher education. Based on current research underway at the University of Michigan and elsewhere, the session will be an engaging introduction to our collective future by demonstrating technologies that are on the horizon. The session will be led by Eric Dey, Associate Professor, School of Education and Malinda Matney, Lecturer, Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education. Eric is known for his work on technology in higher education, while Malinda specializes in gathering and disseminating information regarding UM students.
Date: Thursday, 1/17/2008
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Status: Open
Location: Ehrlicher Room (411 West Hall)
To register, go to:
https://www-a1.lsa.umich.edu/es_conf/app/?confid=2
Librarians' Forum
http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/libforum/
Instructors College
http://www.lib.umich.edu/icollege/
Questions? Contact Donna Hayward - dhayward@umich.edu
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