Previous Events

Feb 17

R for Data Science

RCDM is partnering with R-Ladies Athens to offer discussions and techniques on R for Data Science in the Data Studio @ Main on the 17th of each month from February through April. 

1:30 pm
Main Library , Room 300
Feb 14

Puppy Love Party

Spread some love and join us on Valentine's Day to make buttons, bracelets, and cards!

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Main Library
Feb 14

Predatory Journals: (Where) To Publish or Not to Publish

Want to publish an article and not sure where to start? Join UGA librarians to help determine top journals in your field using metrics, understand the publishing and peer review process, and avoid predatory publishers.

11:00 am
Science Library
Feb 14

Ethical use of Library Collections as Data

 In celebration of International Love Data Week,  Research and Computational Data Management (RCDM) in the UGA Libraries, the University of Liverpool Libraries, and Ludwig Maximillian University Libraries and ITG (Munich, Germany) are hosting a special zoom event on the ethical considerations related to the use of (Library) collections as data.

9:00 am
Online
Feb 13

Research Clinic for Undergrads

4:00 pm
Main Library
Feb 13

Data Visualization Roundtable Discussion

Join several graduate students and Ph.D. candidates from different disciplines at UGA to hear about how they use data visualization techniques and tools across diverse applications and goals! This roundtable will also allow participants the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about resources through RCDM and the UGA Libraries for data visualization and more.

2:00 pm
, Room 300
Feb 13

How to Make Data FAIR

In celebration of International Love Data Week,  Research and Computational Data Management (RCDM) in the UGA Libraries, the University of Liverpool Libraries, and Ludwig Maximillian University Libraries and ITG (Munich, Germany) are hosting a special zoom event on FAIR principles applied to research data (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reproducible). This event will explain how researchers can incorporate these principles with research data management, to ensure long-term benefits to their work and their communities.

9:00 am
Online
Feb 13

Book Discussion with Michael Thurmond: James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia

Join the University of Georgia Press in partnership with the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries and the University of Georgia Department of History for a book discussion with chief executive officer of DeKalb County Michael L. Thurmond. Thurmond will discuss his book James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia: A Founder’s Journey from Slave Trader to Abolitionist. James Brooks, the Carl and Sally Gable Distinguished Professor of History, will provide an introduction. A light reception will follow the discussion.

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , 271
Feb 12

Zine Making 101: Goal Setting & Vision Boarding

 It’s time to get crafty Dawgs! In this new series we’ll teach you how to create zines of all types. This month we’ll focus on creating zines that can help with setting goal and visions for the future.  Hope you join us for some pro-craft-ination!

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , MLC North Tower
Feb 12

Love and Laser Makerspace workshop

Join the UGA Libraries Makerspace in a Love and Laser workshop this Valentine season! Whether it's for your friends, your partner, or yourself, you can laser cut your choice of keychains or magnets with the help of our laser cutting enthusiast, Banibe Ebegbodi! This drop-in event is Wednesday, February 12th from 2PM-3PM at the UGA Libraries Makerspace, located in room 381 of the McBay Science Library. Hope to see you there! 

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Science Library , Makerspace, room 381