Workshops
Find brief descriptions of library workshops below. For more information on workshops or to register for a workshop, see the Events page. Not seeing a workshop scheduled on the Events page that you are interested in? Please contact us and we will make arrangements.
Workshops are typically held in a hybrid format -- attend at the library or on Zoom.
Your Research Journey: The Foundations of Library Research
Workshop series, offered on a rotating basis.
The workshops associated with this series will help you build the skills for successful graduate-level research. You will be introduced to the tools, concepts, and strategies for navigating the research process of your scholarly work with confidence and ease. The content presented is well suited for both new graduate students or those looking for a refresher on the specific topic presented.
Charting Your Path
Learn the foundational tools and skills needed to navigate library resources and research at Gottesman Libraries and Columbia University Libraries.
Searching Strategies
Covers strategies for searching in academic databases like EBSCO and Proquest, as well as library catalogs like Educat+ and CLIO. Strategies include using database logic and citation network searching.
Managing Your Citations with Zotero
Learn how to download, install, and use Zotero to organize and manage your citations as you do research.
The Literature Review
Introduces you to the concepts and guidelines behind the three primary types of literature reviews; the narrative review, scoping review, and systematic review. We will also discuss how to leverage literature review methods in your research.
Article Screening for Literature Reviews
Learn about what comprises the article screening step in the systematic literature review process. Also gain a familiarity with digital tools like Covidence for article screening.
Elevate Your Research: Advanced Topics in Library Research
Workshop series, offered on a rotating basis.
The workshops in this series will elevate your research skills to the next level. The content in this series builds upon the foundational topics covered in the Your Research Journey series but is presented so those with a range of research experience - from novice to expert - will be comfortable with the concepts discussed therein. This series will also provide opportunities to engage with different disciplines at Teachers College as well as exciting developments within the Libraries. Bring your research topics and questions for discussion as we work through interesting and varied topics that will make you a strong, capable researcher.
Children's Literature
We can learn a great deal from changes in the writing, illustrating, and publishing of children’s materials. This workshop introduces you to library resources that strengthen study, teaching, and research in the field of K-12 children's literature, including biography, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, fables and fairy tales.
Citation Analysis and Research Impact: Measuring the Impact of Knowledge
Topics covered include citation searching and analysis; altmetrics; and research impact utilizing the database Scopus, Web of Science, and others.
Evaluating Information Sources
Provides clarification through a review of database indexing, peer review, and a thorough explanation of the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.
Finding Funding Tools & Sources
Learn how to use the top grant seeking resources, including PIVOT, a tool for locating sponsored funding opportunities and collaborators for your research.
This workshop is occasionally offered.
Introduction to Course Resource Lists for Instructors
This workshop walks faculty members and course assistants through the basics of using Course Resource Lists, the Gottesman Libraries’ course reserves platform and collaborative tool located within credit-bearing Teachers College courses in Canvas.
This workshop is occasionally offered.
Making the Most of Course Resource Lists for Instructors
This workshop highlights some additional features of Course Resource Lists—the Gottesman Libraries’ course reserves platform, located within credit-bearing Teachers College courses in Canvas—and offers tips for creating lists that will engage students and encourage usage.
This workshop is occasionally offered.
K-12 Curriculum Resources
Focuses on ways of finding K-12 children's books, textbooks, and other curriculum resources typically used in classrooms and available through the Gottesman Libraries.
Navigating for Accessibility
Learn how and why assistive technologies function differently between our many databases. We will become familiar with digital rights management, EPUB and PDF file formats, and available resources within the Gottesman Libraries and Teachers College.
This workshop is occasionally offered.
Open Access
Covers all aspects of Open Access (OA) including the ethics and copyright around OA; the use of digital tools for locating resources; and searching for articles, and the process for publishing your work as an Open Access resource.
Open Educational Resources
Open education resources can dramatically decrease the costs of education, while leveraging access to and visibility of information and research. This workshop focuses on the benefits of open education resources and integrated learning practices, with examples that include textbook repositories, journals, and more.
The ABC's of Copyright
Covers the ABC's of copyright and fair usage, most specifically in educational settings.
Understanding Primary Sources
Recognize how archives can be a valuable resource for certain types of projects, and how archivists can be helpful research partners; and understand the basic methodology of conducting research with primary sources.
Using Artificial Intelligence in Research
Navigating AI in Research: Pitfalls and Possibilities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a pivotal component of modern research, offering innovative tools and approaches that can transform your academic work. This introductory workshop is designed for students and researchers in education, psychology, and health fields, aiming to provide you with a foundational understanding of AI and its potential impact on your research.
Level Up Your Lit Review: leveraging databases, citation mining and chatbots for discovery
In this interactive workshop, we will delve into the traditional and latest methods for finding citations for your literature searches. You'll learn to use academic databases, citation mining platforms, and AI-powered tools to accelerate your research discovery. From refining your search queries to uncovering patterns in citation networks, this workshop will help you develop a tailored approach to literature review that aligns with your research goals and objectives.
Using EndNote
Learn how to download, install, and use EndNote to organize and manage your citations as you do research.
Using PubMed for Research
Highlight the important features of PubMed and provide an overview of keyword searching; using filters; using the MeSH database; saving and exporting results along with other useful tips for getting the most out of PubMed.
