Systematic reviews, unlike other types of literature reviews, follow a structured and predefined process. In this session, we will walk you through the steps of a systematic review, focusing on preparing for your systematic review, identifying key sources of research and developing detailed search strategies. Learn how librarians can support you in conducting a systematic review.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

distinguish a systematic review from other types of literature reviews
identify the steps to conducting a systematic review
recognize tools and resources to aid in your review

Register: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3712357

Reuse of open data is making scientific findings more statistically robust and leading to exciting new mata-analytical discoveries. Data reuse makes science more reproducible and makes best use of the hard work and cost of data collection. Best of all... data reuse means that you can find some fun data to play around with!

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Describe what motivates researchers to find and reuse others’ data
• Identify, access, and compare/contrast resources and tools for finding datasets, including Statistics Canada, the Federated Research Data Repository, Scholar’s GeoPortal, Kaggle, and more.

This workshop is a part of the "where to start" data workshop series. This means that the point of the session is not to deliver a step-by-step tutorial. Instead, we aim to help you to identify the best resources to begin a sustainable, practical journey to the form of data literacy that best suits your needs. Each workshop is a stand-alone experience, though they are offered in an intentional sequence.

Register: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3712528

"Being able to access assigned readings can be integral to student success, but how accessible is your reading list? A recent report from the University of Guelph found that the majority of surveyed students (n=4,240) had to forego purchasing a required text during their University career, with negative impacts on their learning.

With the library’s myReadings tool and service, we can help you remove barriers to the materials that your students need to succeed. "

"In this session we will explore:
- What the myReadings tool is and how it can be integrated directly into your D2L course site
- How the library can help you provide access to licensed (paid) content, without requiring students to purchase their own personal copies of material
- Options for creating your own list in myReadings, or asking us for help
- Other ways that myReadings improves student learning, such as providing full citation information, linking directly to library resources, and active learning integrations"

Register: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3712918

This session focuses on copyright at an introductory level, with a focus on how copyright interacts with academia (course readings, Zoom recordings, and graduate publications). It will cover terminology, and copyright FAQs, show how to find approved library resources, and understand general concepts of copyright, in particular, fair dealing.

By the end of this session, you should:

• Understand the term “fair dealing”
• Be familiar with Creative Commons licensing types
• Know how the library can help with Copyright questions
• Be able to identify red flags re: copyright usage

Register: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3712226

In this 2-hour workshop we will explore digital collections of original documents. We will discuss the creation, selection, and preservation of archival records, and how you can read, ask questions of, and understand them in context.

We will be exploring 19th and 20th Canadian and American history sources, though with advance notice the workshop can be modified to meet other particular interests. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about conducting archival research. (A larger screen, rather than a phone or tablet, is recommended if possible.)

Register: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3712190

Have you heard about all the great help available to you at Lakehead University Library? Join us to learn more about how we can support you as a student at Lakehead! Bring your library questions and we will help you find the answers.

In this workshop we will:

• Take a tour of the Chancellor Paterson Library to see different study areas, resources and services
• Learn how to send documents from library computers to the printers and where to go if you need help
• Navigate the website to see where you can book equipment like laptops, study rooms and find your liaison librarian
• Become familiar with Omni, the library’s main search tool, which can be used to find books, articles and much more
• Practice finding books in the library

Register: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3712302

Have you heard about all the great help available to you at Lakehead University Library? Join us to learn more about how we can support you as a student at Lakehead! Bring your library questions and we will help you find the answers.

In this workshop we will:

• Take a tour of the Chancellor Paterson Library to see different study areas, resources and services
• Learn how to send documents from library computers to the printers and where to go if you need help
• Navigate the website to see where you can book equipment like laptops, study rooms and find your liaison librarian
• Become familiar with Omni, the library’s main search tool, which can be used to find books, articles and much more
• Practice finding books in the library

Register: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3712189

For anyone new to researching with primary sources (original documents or objects, including in digital formats). We’ll explore the nature of archival and primary source collections, share tips on locating sources online and in the physical world, and how to read and evaluate historical documents. This session is for anyone interested in doing historical research, regardless of your program.

Register: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3712189

Please join us for Trent Lynds' Final M.A. Thesis Defense on Monday January 16th, 2023 beginning at 12pm via Zoom.

Thesis Title: Psychopathology, Cultural, and School Difficulties Among First Nations Youth

Supervisor: Dr. Chris Mushquash
Supervisory Committee Member: Dr. Alexandra Drawson
External Examiner: Dr. Edward Rawana
GSC Rep: Dr. Gordon Hayman

Please email grad.psych@lakeheadu.ca for the Zoom link and passcode.

Biotechnology doctoral candidate, Rozita Zare will present her Thesis Proposal.

Title: Sulfonated lignin nanoparticle containing aerogels with advanced functionality

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
9 am
ATAC 3004

Committee Members: Dr. Pedram Fatehi (supervisor), Dr. Ebrahim Rezaei, Dr. Sudip Rakshit, Dr. Kang Kang (external).

Everyone is welcome