Library Workshops
The library offers drop-in workshops in the Fall and Spring semesters on a wide variety of topics, from research skills to tech and software skills and beyond. Below is our calendar of events. Can’t make it to a workshop? Take a look at the online versions of our workshops.
Faculty, if you see a workshop that interests you for your class, department or student group, we can arrange to teach that workshop at a time that works for you, just fill out a workshop request form. We also have a Faculty Workshop series on topics relevant to faculty and graduate students.
Do you have workshop suggestions? Contact [email protected]
What is an Annotated Bibliography?
Has your professor assigned you an annotated bibliography this semester? Come learn the basics of compiling and formatting an annotated bibliography regardless of the subject matter.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
What is an Annotated Bibliography?
Has your professor assigned you an annotated bibliography this semester? Come learn the basics of compiling and formatting an annotated bibliography regardless of the subject matter.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Understanding Media Manipulation
Understand how misinformation moves from social media to traditional media, and the impact it has on our lives. Topics include analyzing images and captions posted by influencers, breaking down hashtags, and spotting deep fakes.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 205.
What is an Annotated Bibliography?
Has your professor assigned you an annotated bibliography this semester? Come learn the basics of compiling and formatting an annotated bibliography regardless of the subject matter.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
What is an Annotated Bibliography?
Has your professor assigned you an annotated bibliography this semester? Come learn the basics of compiling and formatting an annotated bibliography regardless of the subject matter.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Avoiding Plagiarism
There are a lot of varieties of plagiarism. Attend this session to learn what they are and how to avoid them!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Review our Guide to Plagiarism and take our interactive tutorial here: https://www.utc.edu/library/help/tutorials/plagiarism
From to at Library Room 205.
What is a Literature Review?
What exactly IS a literature review and how do I do one? Come learn best practices for compiling and writing a solid lit review for your class assignment.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
What is a Literature Review?
What exactly IS a literature review and how do I do one? Come learn best practices for compiling and writing a solid lit review for your class assignment.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
How to Write a Personal Statement
Are you applying for scholarships, graduate school, or study abroad? Do you want to write an essay that stands out? Then this workshop is for you! We will go over basic elements of personal statements, what to do and not to do, and how to make your experiences shine.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 205.
Manual Photography
For anyone that has wanted to do more than “push the button” on a camera, this introductory workshop will provide a path to potent pictures. Learn the basics of aperture, shutter speed, lens characteristics, and more using Studio’s Lumix GH series cameras or your own kit.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 326.
What is a Literature Review?
What exactly IS a literature review and how do I do one? Come learn best practices for compiling and writing a solid lit review for your class assignment.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
How to Write a Discussion Board Post
This workshop, led by Writing and Communication Center staff, covers strategies and tips for developing effective discussion board posts.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? An online video of this topic is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AUJeRJHi_k
From to at Library Room 205.
What is a Literature Review?
What exactly IS a literature review and how do I do one? Come learn best practices for compiling and writing a solid lit review for your class assignment.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Excel: How to Make Visually Stunning Charts
Charts are a great way to visually represent tons of data with uses ranging from the workplace, personal projects, and the homework assignment that’s due in an hour. With so many options, it can be overwhelming. Which type of chart should you use? How do you plug in your information? Take some time to check out this workshop as we explore our options with charts.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Avoiding Plagiarism
There are a lot of varieties of plagiarism. Attend this session to learn what they are and how to avoid them!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Review our Guide to Plagiarism and take our interactive tutorial here: https://www.utc.edu/library/help/tutorials/plagiarism
From to at Library Room 205.
How to Read A Scholarly Article
Are you having trouble reading scholarly articles? Confused or overwhelmed about the different sections? Come to this short workshop and learn some tips and tricks for tackling tough reading, find out what research looks like in different disciplines, and practice reading an article to pull relevant information.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Online materials for this topic are available here: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/how-to-read
From to at Library Room 205.
Music Production on a Budget
Have you been looking to build your own at-home studio for podcasting or music production, but you don't know where to start? This workshop will get you balling on a budget. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a studio at home; you can put together a recording space using materials you probably already have.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Learn how to set up a DIY recording space with our online guide: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/at-home-recording-studio
From to at Online.
How to Read A Scholarly Article
Are you having trouble reading scholarly articles? Confused or overwhelmed about the different sections? Come to this short workshop and learn some tips and tricks for tackling tough reading, find out what research looks like in different disciplines, and practice reading an article to pull relevant information.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Online materials for this topic are available here: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/how-to-read
From to at Library Room 205.
Excel: Back to Basics
Wow, look at all those boxes. What’s a formula? How do I make a chart? I haven’t used Excel before, but I need to know things! This Excel beginner workshop will guide you to the solutions. You’ll leave with the knowledge of the features and functionality of each ribbon (if you don’t know what that is, you can learn that here, too)!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Access our guide to getting started with Excel anytime: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/excel-basics
From to at Online.
How to Email Your Professor
Sending emails to your professors can be hard, especially if you need to request an extension or a letter of recommendation. But it doesn't have to be! In this workshop, taught by peer consultants at the Writing and Communication Center, you'll learn how to compose professional, effective emails to professors and even potential employers. We'll look at examples, discuss what to do (and what not to do), and address your questions.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? An online video on this topic is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vL4x4-Rt9c&t=36s
From to at Library Room 205.
Avoiding Plagiarism
There are a lot of varieties of plagiarism. Attend this session to learn what they are and how to avoid them!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Review our Guide to Plagiarism and take our interactive tutorial here: https://www.utc.edu/library/help/tutorials/plagiarism
From to at Library Room 205.
Adobe Audition Basics with the Perch
Are you interested in a career in podcasting or radio? Or maybe you want to add another audio editor to your toolbox. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Adobe Audition and prepare you for professional podcast and radio editing. You will also learn about how you can get involved with the Perch, UTC's student radio station.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Learn to lay tracks in Audition with our online guide: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/audition
From to at Library Room 321.
Citing Sources in APA
Are you new to citing sources APA? Do you want some pointers? Staff from the Writing and Communication Center will help demystify the basics of APA 7 and share some quick tips and resources for citing sources.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? View this online recording available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRfoomeOVts&t=80s
From to at Library Room 205.
Sock Darning
Have you loved your favorite pair of socks so much that they have holes in the toes or heels? With a little thread and some concentration, they could be back in service! You bring a sock with a hole, we'll bring the skills and the supplies.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 305 (Studio).
Avoiding Plagiarism
There are a lot of varieties of plagiarism. Attend this session to learn what they are and how to avoid them!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Review our Guide to Plagiarism and take our interactive tutorial here: https://www.utc.edu/library/help/tutorials/plagiarism
From to at Library Room 205.
Writing with Sources: Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing
Are you working on a large research paper or project? Do you want to learn how to maximize your use of secondary sources? Then this workshop is for you! We will discuss and get practice with integrating sources into your own work and learn best practices for quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing sources.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 205.
Citing and Documentation
This workshop gets into the nuts and bolts of creating citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, addressing questions such as: Which style should you choose? What information do you need to create a citation? Where do you find things like the author, the publisher, or the DOI?
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 205.
File Management for People Whose Computers Hate Them
Do you keep losing files that you need for your projects? Does it take you hours flipping through photos that all start with IMG_whatever? Are half of the files in your Google Drive all called "Final Paper," "FinalFinalPaper," "FinalPaper2" or "Document?" This workshop will help you get organized and develop a system to keep track of your stuff. Imagine the time you'll have when you don't have to waste it looking for things!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Excel for Creatives
Are you a starving artist or aspiring small business owner wanting to know how much of your inventory you would have to sell to make rent? Or perhaps you're an up-and-coming musician or vacation planner who wants to keep track of all the gear that keeps getting left behind. Come to this outside-the-box workshop to learn how creative professionals manage their time and inventory with Excel!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
What is a Literature Review?
What exactly IS a literature review and how do I do one? Come learn best practices for compiling and writing a solid lit review for your class assignment.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
What is a Literature Review?
What exactly IS a literature review and how do I do one? Come learn best practices for compiling and writing a solid lit review for your class assignment.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Excel: Formulas and Functions
Excel has many functions and formulas to choose from. Need help figuring out what's what? Join us for this workshop to check out some common formulas and some lesser known yet useful ones too! Plus, bonus content to help bring out a more Excel-efficient you!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 201.
EndNote Desktop
Learn how to use EndNote Desktop citation management software to save time and frustration when incorporating citations into papers and presentations.
Please note: this software is ideally suited for long-term research projects and will be most relevant for graduate students and faculty.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Get started with EndNote on our website: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/EndNoteGuide and contact us for a consultation.
From to at Online.
Premiere Basics
Learn basic editing workflow including how to set up projects, arrange content chronologically, manipulate clips, transfer projects, and export files.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Get your editing project up and running with our online guide: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/adobepremiere
From to at Library Room 321.
Citing and Documentation
This workshop gets into the nuts and bolts of creating citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, addressing questions such as: Which style should you choose? What information do you need to create a citation? Where do you find things like the author, the publisher, or the DOI?
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 205.
Excel: Organizing Data with Tables and PivotTables
Do you need help being able to easily organize and manage your data? Two of the most powerful organizational tools in Excel are totally tabular! No matter what your skill level is, join us for this workshop as we break down step-by-step all things Tables and PivotTables!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Avoiding Plagiarism
There are a lot of varieties of plagiarism. Attend this session to learn what they are and how to avoid them!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Review our Guide to Plagiarism and take our interactive tutorial here: https://www.utc.edu/library/help/tutorials/plagiarism
From to at Library Room 204.
Spooky Sounds (on Synthesizers!)
Sync into Synths! Explore the world of circuitry, sound synthesis, and electronics while crafting sounds suitable for a horror movie soundtrack.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 205.
Avoiding Plagiarism
There are a lot of varieties of plagiarism. Attend this session to learn what they are and how to avoid them!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Review our Guide to Plagiarism and take our interactive tutorial here: https://www.utc.edu/library/help/tutorials/plagiarism
From to at Library Room 205.
Podcasting for Beginners
Learn the basics of capturing and editing audio for podcasting. Using the Studio's equipment, you will discover the use of different microphones for specific settings. We will also go over the basics of editing in Audacity and discuss using the timeline, multiple tracks, splicing audio recordings, adding effects / filters, and mixing tracks.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Work through your podcast plan and get started with audio editing with our online guide: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/AudioforPodcasting
From to at Library Room 204.
Microsoft Word for Undergraduates
Word is one of the the most commonly used computer programs in the world. However, just because it’s widely used, it doesn’t mean everyone knows how to use it properly (and that’s okay). Join this beginner-friendly workshop as we all learn the tools, formatting skills, and bare bone basics that you will need for undergraduate writing assignments.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Get started with Word using our online guide to the basics: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/word-basics
From to at Online.
Excel: How to Make Visually Stunning Charts
Charts are a great way to visually represent tons of data with uses ranging from the workplace, personal projects, and the homework assignment that’s due in an hour. With so many options, it can be overwhelming. Which type of chart should you use? How do you plug in your information? Take some time to check out this workshop as we explore our options with charts.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 201.
Writing with Sources: Analysis and Synthesis
Are you working on a large research paper or project? Do you want to learn how to maximize your use of secondary sources? Then this workshop is for you! We will discuss and get practice with integrating sources into your own work and learn best practices for analyzing and synthesizing sources.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 205.
Science and the Media
Ever feel confused about whether to believe a scientific claim? Does chocolate really cure cancer? Come explore how science is communicated in the media and what you can do to evaluate evidence for yourself.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? An online tutorial for science and the media is available here: https://utc.libwizard.com/f/science-and-media
From to at Online.
Making Zines in InDesign
What's a zine anyway? Zines are self-published magazines, and anyone can make one about anything! Join the Studio to learn more about zines and how to make one using InDesign.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Learn about Zines and how to make your own with our online guide: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/zines
From to at Library Room 204.
Science and the Media
Ever feel confused about whether to believe a scientific claim? Does chocolate really cure cancer? Come explore how science is communicated in the media and what you can do to evaluate evidence for yourself.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? An online tutorial for science and the media is available here: https://utc.libwizard.com/f/science-and-media
From to at Online.
PowerPoint: Back to Basics
Need to get ready for an important presentation and don’t know how to create the perfect slideshow for the event? Look no further. This beginner workshop covers the basics of PowerPoint tools to get you set up for making your presentation just right!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Get your slide decks in order using our online guide: https://guides.lib.utc.edu/powerpoint-basics
From to at Online.
Excel for Creatives
Are you a starving artist or aspiring small business owner wanting to know how much of your inventory you would have to sell to make rent? Or perhaps you're an up-and-coming musician or vacation planner who wants to keep track of all the gear that keeps getting left behind. Come to this outside-the-box workshop to learn how creative professionals manage their time and inventory with Excel!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 201.
The Ethics of AI
AI is supposed to change everything, but what is it changing and at what cost? Take a peek behind the code for a discussion about how AI works, what it may do to jobs, how it's powered, and the world AI reflects back at us.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 205.
Basic Hand Sewing
You know that frustrating feeling when you find great pants, but they're too long? Or when you split the seam on your favorite shirt? Come learn four basic hand sewing stitches that will help you keep your clothes lasting longer. We'll even show you how to sew on a button!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library Room 305 (Studio).