IAP 2014: Patents and Copyright
The MIT Libraries is offering several classes on patents and copyright during IAP! Some require registration. Using Images in Your Work: A Look at Fair Use, Open Licensing, Copyright, and Identifying...
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The MIT Libraries is hosting a series of classes to help make your research easier! Join us for topics that range from 3D printing to how find research funding to using Evernote. Some require...
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Looking to gain skills in working with statistical analysis software packages during IAP? The following classes will be taught by Libraries’ staff and the Harvard-MIT Data Center (HMDC) Statistical...
View ArticleIAP 2014: GIS
Photo Courtesy of the National Science Foundation The MIT Libraries is hosting a series of classes on GIS this IAP! For more information, please contact Jennie Murack. All classes require registration....
View ArticleCheck Out the Complete Listing of IAP 2014 Sessions
photo by L.Barry Hetherington The MIT Libraries probably has what you need this IAP, offering over 70 different classes! Topics covered include: Culture, Arts, and Society Data Tools and File...
View ArticleIAP 2014: Life Sciences
The MIT Libraries is hosting a series of classes related to the life sciences this IAP. Some classes require registration. Bioinformatics for Beginners Wed Jan 8, 3:00pm-4:30pm, 14N-132 Fri Jan 10,...
View ArticleBound by Hand–Bookbindings created in the Libraries’ Conservation Lab
Today is the first day of two Individual Activity Program (IAP) classes the conservation lab is offering. Participants are learning how to transform paper, cloth, board, thread, and glue into two types...
View ArticleThanks, MIT music, for your dulcet tones.
This week was an all-things-MIT-Music for the conservation lab. We de-installed the “Noteworthy Connections” exhibition in the Maihaugen Gallery featuring the music treasures from the Lewis Music...
View ArticleIAP prize opportunity for students!
There are still spots open for the Libraries’ “Fair Use & Images: Quiz Tool Beta Test” IAP session on January 30th at 12 pm, room 14N-132. If you’re one of the first 10 undergraduate or graduate...
View ArticleLearn quantitative methods at ICPSR this summer–registration opens today!
Need to expand your skills in statistical methods and quantitative analysis? Attend the ICPSR Summer Program! Each year, ICPSR provides a comprehensive, integrated program of studies in research...
View ArticleDiscussion: Scientific imaging for artwork & other cultural heritage materials
Discussion: Thursday, February 27, 2014, 11:00 am, 14N-132 (DIRC) Detail: Two modes of Reflectance Transformation Imaging. The bottom view shows a Japanese woodcut in “Normal” mode. The top view shows...
View ArticleCheck out the complete listing of IAPril 2014 sessions
Pre-registration is required for some, but not all sessions. See below for details. photo by L.Barry Hetherington Managing your references: Overview of EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero – Register Tue...
View ArticlePreservation Week, April 29–May 1: Explore the art and science of preserving...
Join us for a variety of events that highlight the importance of preserving cultural heritage materials during National Preservation Week. Tuesday, April 29th, starting at 12 pm The Art and Science of...
View ArticleSpring into IAPril classes and events!
Spring is finally here! While you wait for Mother Nature to cooperate, check out the April offerings from the MIT Libraries. Something for everyone! IAPril – Spring is a great time to learn something...
View ArticleDiscovering the Libraries: IAPril!
By MIT Libraries’ student blogger, Pri Tembhekar Hello everyone! This week’s post is about the Libraries series of April events called IAPril. Many of these are hands-on events to help you solve...
View ArticleLearn more about Mendeley–with pizza!
Meet Mendeley Representatives–Refreshments served! When: Friday April 25th 3:30-5pm Where: 14N-132 Come eat pizza and learn more about Mendeley, a tool that helps you manage and share pdfs and easily...
View ArticleDiscovering the Libraries: Top 10 things to know
By MIT Libraries’ student blogger, Pri Tembhekar Hello everyone! It is with bittersweet sentiment that I write my last blog for the MIT Libraries. This post will be about the top 10 things to know...
View ArticleCheck out the complete listing of JulyAP 2014 sessions
photo by L.Barry Hetherington Summer workshops in the Libraries are here! It’s like a little slice of IAP, only warmer. Pre-registration is required for some, but not all sessions. See below for...
View ArticleFall IAP classes are here!
photo by L.Barry Hetherington The Libraries are hosting a series of classes all during the month of October! Some require registration and are filling up quickly – see below for details. Resources from...
View ArticleNIH Public Access Compliance Hands-on Working Session
Missing a PMCID? Can’t figure out why a paper isn’t in compliance? Lost in NIH manuscript system? Join us for a problem solving session. When: Tue October 14, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Where: 14N-132 This...
View ArticleIAP 2015: Culture, Arts, and Society
The MIT Libraries are offering a diverse range of classes touching on various aspects of culture, art, and society. Check the registration calendar to see which classes require advance sign-up....
View ArticleIAP 2015: Finding Information: Search Tools and Strategies
The MIT Libraries are offering a whole series of classes to help you locate various types of information, from large data sets to companies you might want to work for. Some classes require advance...
View ArticleIAP 2015: Get Organized: Managing Your Files, Citations, and Data
Having trouble organizing some of your stuff? The Libraries are offering a series of classes this IAP to help! Some classes require advance registration. Digitization@MIT Thu Jan 8, 1:00-2:00pm, 4-261...
View ArticleIAP 2015: GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Photo Courtesy of the National Science Foundation The MIT Libraries is hosting a series of classes on GIS this IAP! For more information, please contact Jennie Murack. All classes require...
View ArticleIAP 2015: Life Sciences
The MIT Libraries is hosting a series of classes related to the life sciences this IAP. Some classes require registration. Bioinformatics for Beginners Tue Jan 13, 10:00-11:30am, 14N-132 Wed Jan 15,...
View ArticleIAP 2015: Patents and Copyright
This IAP, the MIT Libraries is offering several classes on patents and copyright. Some classes require advance registration. Using Images in Your Work: A Look at Copyright, Fair Use, and Open Licensing...
View ArticleIAP 2015: Research Funding and Publishing Opportunities
Thinking about publishing? Looking for funding for your research? The MIT Libraries is hosting a series of classes this IAP to help! Some classes require advance registration. Getting Started, Getting...
View ArticleIAP 2015: Statistical Software Workshops
Looking to gain skills in working with statistical analysis software packages during IAP? The following classes will be taught by Libraries’ staff and the Harvard-MIT Data Center (HMDC) Statistical...
View ArticleIAP 2015 Offerings from the MIT Libraries
The MIT Libraries are offering a ton of classes this IAP, probably having something for just about everyone! Some classes require advance registration, and most fill up quickly. Classes are being...
View ArticleLearn about country research: Attend a Business Monitor demonstration at MIT
Do you do research regarding business, industry, economics, or politics in other countries? Learn how to do so more effectively by attending a demonstration from Business Monitor here at MIT. Join...
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