Library Workshops
To schedule a workshop for your class, department, or student group, please fill out a workshop request. You can also book a library instruction class for your course with any of our teaching units.
Interested in an online version of a workshop? Contact [email protected] to make a suggestion.
Visit the Faculty Workshops page to view workshops on topics relevant to faculty and graduate students.
Excel 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 here 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? Check out this online walkthrough of Excel's basic functions.
From to at Online.
Organize Your Life
Get help managing the chaos! Attend this workshop for tips and advice about how to use apps, technology, and proven techniques to best manage your time.
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.
From to at Library: Room 205.
EndNote Desktop
Learn how to use EndNote Desktop citation management software to save time 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.
From to at Online.
EndNote Desktop
Learn how to use EndNote Desktop citation management software to save time 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.
From to at Online.
Word Basics
Word is a common program to use and is made available almost everywhere! However, just because it’s there doesn’t mean everyone knows how to use it, and that’s okay. Join this beginner friendly workshop as we all learn the tools, how to format your document, and bare bone basics of this productivity software.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Check out this online walkthrough of Word's basic functions.
From to at Online.
Build an At-Home Recording Studio
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? Check out this online guide to home recording and schedule a consultation to go over any questions you have.
From to at Online.
Excel: Pivot Tables
A very useful feature within Excel is the pivot table! At first glance this tool seems daunting, but this workshop is here to help you gain a grasp on how to use it.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
PowerPoint 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? Check out this online walkthrough of PowerPoint's basic functions and schedule an a consultation to learn how to get started with PowerPoint.
From to at Online.
EndNote Desktop
Learn how to use EndNote Desktop citation management software to save time 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.
From to at Online.
How To: Organize Your Email
We all get so many emails and when it seems like they never stop, it's easy for your inbox to get out of control fast. This workshop will teach you ways to organize and manage your email so that the important emails don't get lost in the depths of your inbox. We will cover tools for both Outlook and Gmail.
From to at Online.
What is an Annotated Bibliography?
Do you have an annotated bibliography assignment in one of your classes? Do you need some help figuring out exactly what you're supposed to be doing? Come to this workshop and learn the basics of finding, selecting, citing and annotating the sources you'll need.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library: Room 205.
EndNote Desktop
Learn how to use EndNote Desktop citation management software to save time 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.
From to at Library: Room 204.
What is an Annotated Bibliography?
Do you have an annotated bibliography assignment in one of your classes? Do you need some help figuring out exactly what you're supposed to be doing? Come to this workshop and learn the basics of finding, selecting, citing and annotating the sources you'll need.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library: Room 205.
Photo Documentation for Portfolios
Whether you need to photograph an object, built model, space, or get the perfect picture of that giant drawing you made last semester - this workshop is for you! Come learn about documenting all of your projects that need photos to truly do them justice. This Studio workshop will go over staging, lighting, and photographing your creative works.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Check out this online guide to photo documentation for portfolios and schedule a consultation to go over any questions you have.
From to at Library: Room 205.
Excel 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 here 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? Check out this online walkthrough of Excel's basic functions.
From to at Library: Room 201.
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 Online.
Photo Documentation for Portfolios
Whether you need to photograph an object, built model, space, or get the perfect picture of that giant drawing you made last semester - this workshop is for you! Come learn about documenting all of your projects that need photos to truly do them justice. This Studio workshop will go over staging, lighting, and photographing your creative works.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Check out this online guide to photo documentation for portfolios and schedule a consultation to go over any questions you have.
From to at Online.
Word Basics
Word is a common program to use and is made available almost everywhere! However, just because it’s there doesn’t mean everyone knows how to use it, and that’s okay. Join this beginner friendly workshop as we all learn the tools, how to format your document, and bare bone basics of this productivity software.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
Unable to join us? Check out this online walkthrough of Word's basic functions.
From to at Library: Room 201.
Photoshop Basics
Photoshop is ubiquitous — it’s sometimes even used as a verb — but how can you begin to use it? This workshop introduces the basic Photoshop interface as well as essential functions such as pixel selection, image sizing and adjustment, layering, and the plethora of available tools.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library: Room 204.
Brainstorming for Creative Projects
Do you want to start a creative project but are stuck waiting for inspiration to strike? Whether you've been told to "do something creative" or want to start a podcast, most creative ideas come from a methodical approach to brainstorming, not from a lightning bolt or magical vision. This workshop will use examples to take you through the steps of brainstorming to come up with new creative ideas, and the tools you need to follow through on your creative projects.
This workshop presented in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Hatch It Lab.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Copyright and Fair Use for Creators
Have you tried to post a video and YouTube took it down? Worse, did you put a drawing up on the Internet only to have people post it everywhere without your permission? What even is copyright and what does Fair Use mean? Come to this workshop and we'll go over the basics to help you know what you can use and how to protect your work.
This workshop presented in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Hatch It Lab.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
PowerPoint 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? Check out this online walkthrough of PowerPoint's basic functions and schedule an a consultation to learn how to get started with PowerPoint.
From to at Library: Room 201.
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? Review an in-depth online tutorial on identifying and integrating scholarship into your research and schedule a consultation to go over any questions.
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? Review an in-depth online tutorial on identifying and integrating scholarship into your research and schedule a consultation to go over any questions.
From to at Library: Room 205.
Adobe Illustrator for Branding and Marketing
Whether you’re building a business or creating a simple event flyer, understanding design concepts are important to send the right message to your target audience. This workshop will teach basic design terminology and Adobe Illustrator skills so you can create your own products or easily communicate your ideas with a design professional.
This workshop presented in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Hatch It Lab.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library: Room 204.
Excel: More Formulas
There are several functions and formulas to choose from. Want to work with more while learning how to use them? Join us in this workshop and understand how to use these sets of formulas!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Separating Science from Sensationalism
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? Review an in-depth online tutorial for Separating Science from Sensationalism and schedule a consultation to go over any questions.
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.
From to at Library: Room 204.
Excel: More Tables
You know how to create and format your table. Now, let's look at cleaning your data, viewing the datalog or history, validating your data, and several other tips on managing your content.
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.
From to at Library: Room 204.
How To: Sell Your Stuff
There are freelancers, artists, musicians, and many others making their craft a way to earn money… but how? Let’s take a look at available resources, methods, and patterns on taking your first step into profiting off your products.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
This workshop presented in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Hatch It Lab.
From to at Online.
Excel 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 here 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? Check out this online walkthrough of Excel's basic functions.
From to at Library: Room 201.
Excel: Pivot Tables
A very useful feature within Excel is the pivot table! At first glance this tool seems daunting, but this workshop is here to help you gain a grasp on how to use it.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library: Room 201.
Research Posters in PowerPoint
No matter where you present, photocopies glued to a board never looks professional. Did you know you could do something awesome in regular old PowerPoint? This workshop will go through how to set up your document, add images, and tame your text. Bring your graphs and we'll get you started.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
How to: Build a Song from Existing Loops
Come and learn one of the most common production techniques in contemporary music. We will be covering how to build an entire instrumental out of loop based samples and help you understanding how songs are arranged and finished. From Deadmau5 to Metro Boomin it all starts with the loop.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
Cinematography
Are you ready to make your next short or film or documentary? How are you going to tell your story? The Studio now offers numerous cinema lenses and cinema cameras to check out. Come learn more about them and how to tell a story through your lens.
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.
From to at Library: Room 201.
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.
Brainstorming for Creative Projects
Do you want to start a creative project but are stuck waiting for inspiration to strike? Whether you've been told to "do something creative" or want to start a podcast, most creative ideas come from a methodical approach to brainstorming, not from a lightning bolt or magical vision. This workshop will use examples to take you through the steps of brainstorming to come up with new creative ideas, and the tools you need to follow through on your creative projects.
This workshop presented in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Hatch It Lab.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
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? Review an in-depth online tutorial on identifying and integrating scholarship into your research and schedule a consultation to go over any questions.
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? Review an in-depth online tutorial on identifying and integrating scholarship into your research and schedule a consultation to go over any questions.
From to at Library: Room 205.
How To Perfect Your Graduation Photo with Photoshop
The hard work of earning your degree is almost over and you want to look your best for your family and friends on a still-in-college budget. This workshop will go over some Photoshop techniques to get rid of blemishes and dark circles, fix lighting issues, and give yourself a graduate glow.
From to at Library: Room 204.
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.
From to at Library: Room 204.
Build an At-Home Recording Studio
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? Check out this online guide to home recording and schedule a consultation to go over any questions you have.
From to at Library: Room 205.
Excel: More Formulas
There are several functions and formulas to choose from. Want to work with more while learning how to use them? Join us in this workshop and understand how to use these sets of formulas!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Library: Room 201.
Separating Science from Sensationalism
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? Review an in-depth online tutorial for Separating Science from Sensationalism and schedule a consultation to go over any questions.
From to at Online.
Audio Engineering: Mixing Vocals
More music than ever is being created in bedrooms, kitchens, closets, and homes. This workshop will teach you how to take your bedside demo to a clean mix, suitable for sharing with friends and on streaming platforms alike. This is an introductory course, no experience required!
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Online.
I Love Trash! Building Lights and Production Accessories from Stuff Around the House
Do you have tinfoil, tape, cardboard, and glue just lying around your house or dorm and wonder "How could put this to use?" Well, here is your opportunity! In this workshop you will learn to take these common household items and make a ring light.
This workshop presented in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Hatch It Lab.
This workshop is eligible for ThinkAchieve Beyond the Classroom Challenge credit when an experiential learning reflection is completed.
From to at Mapp 215.
Making Zines with InDesign
What's a zine anyway? Zines are just self-published books and 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? Check out this online guide to zines and schedule a consultation to go over any questions you have.
From to at Library 204.
Excel 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 here 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? Check out this online walkthrough of Excel's basic functions.
From to at Online.