GradUP
GradUP skill development program
Library 101 for Grad Students
The Library 101 for Graduate Students is designed as an introduction or refresher to UGA Libraries services and resources. In this workshop learn how to:
- find books in the library
- request items from other libraries
- locate online journal articles
- search our online databases
- use our research guides and tutorials
- engage with our spaces and technology, and
- get help and support when you need it.
Crafting Authentic Job Applications with AI Tools
Ready to make your job applications stand out while staying authentically you?
This collaborative workshop between UGA Libraries and the Career Center will empower you to navigate today's competitive job market with confidence. You'll master essential application materials—from compelling cover letters and standout resumes to polished LinkedIn profiles and strategic interview questions.
RCDM Research Data Consultations
Walk-in research data consultations are back! Bring your research data or digital scholarship projects, and ask the RCDM team about text and data analysis, GIS mapping, and data visualization tips and tools -- including R, Python, Excel, ArcGIS, QGIS, and ggplot2.
Serving two locations:
Fall Into Research: Python for Data Visualization
Curious about turning your data into engaging graphs? This workshop will introduce you to Python and popular visualization tools like Matplotlib and Seaborn. You’ll learn how to load datasets, create charts, and customize your visuals - no prior coding experience needed.
Presenter:
- Larissa do Carmo Inacio, RCDM Graduate Assistant
Fall Into Research: Finding Data for Your Research
A practical webinar on finding data for academic research. This session will equip you with the tools and strategies to uncover high-quality, relevant datasets.
Presenters:
- Elizabeth White, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
- Meagan Duever, GIS Librarian
Fall Into Research: Endnote for Citation Management
Learn the ins and outs of downloading and using UGA’s EndNote to create and organize your references.
Presenter:
- Sandra Riggs, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
Fall Into Research: Types of Literature Reviews
You may know about systematic reviews. But did you know that there are a variety of ways to review and synthesize literature on a topic? Learn about different approaches and resources that can assist you.
Presenter:
Sandra Riggs, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
Fall Into Research: Introduction to ggplot2 for Data Visualization
Make your research data stand out! Learn how to create elegant data visualization graphics in R using the ggplot2 package.
Presenters:
- Keiko Bridwell, RCDM Graduate Assistant
- Larissa do Carmo Inacio, RCDM Graduate Assistant
Fall Into Research: Introduction to the Command Line
This workshop will serve as a gentle introduction to the Unix/Linux command line with a special focus on how it can be used to search and manipulate text.
Presenter:
- Brent Peterson, RCDM Graduate Assistant