Book now for upcoming June Researcher@Library webinars

Getting started with library research – monthly library orientation sessions for your new GR candidates 

Multiple dates – next session on Wednesday 2 June 2021, 11am – 12pm 

This workshop is a must for all new graduate research candidates and ECRs new to the University of Melbourne. Sessions are offered monthly throughout the year, currently in an online format.  

The interactive workshops provide an overview of library resources and services at the University of Melbourne Library – from search engines and special collections, to personalised consultations – and help them find research databases in their particular discipline.  

The session explores how to structure more effective search strategies and demonstrate the use of major citation databases, plus tips for keeping literature searches up-to-date. 

Supervisors are strongly encouraged to advise their students to attend. 

Book your place here. 

Choosing where to publish: tips and tools (STEMM) 

Wednesday 2 June 2021, 1pm – 2pm 

This session is aimed at graduate and early career researchers in STEMM who intend to publish their research findings. You will be introduced to key resources to help you identify and evaluate your publishing options. Topics covered include: 

• Finding peer-reviewed journals in your research field 
• Exploring journal rankings 
• Understanding open-access publishing 
• Identifying reputable publishers 

Book your place here. 

Choosing where to publish: tips and tools (HASS) 

Thursday 3 June 2021, 11am – 12pm 

This session is aimed at graduate and early career researchers in HASS who intend to publish their research findings. You will be introduced to key resources to help you identify and evaluate your publishing options. Topics covered include: 

• Finding peer-reviewed journals in your research field 
• Exploring journal rankings 
• Understanding open-access publishing 
• Identifying reputable publishers 

Book your place here. 

File Management 101 

Wednesday 23 June 2021, 1pm – 2pm 

Using digital technologies effectively has become a mainstream requirement for the modern scholar. But how do you manage a tsunami of file formats, storage systems, metadata standards – not to mention the latest digital tools and cloud services – when all you want to do is focus on your research question? 

This webinar will help you get organised and start managing your files and information properly. Keep track of your data and become a more efficient researcher with these techniques on improving your file management. 

Book your place here. 

Researcher@Library program is presented for University of Melbourne staff and students. For more information, email libraryresearch-tickets@unimelb.edu.au.