March workshops now available

West Virginia University Libraries is announcing its March lineup of workshops designed to enhance research and data management skills.

Led by the Research Support & Engagement (RSE) team, these virtual sessions cater to both new and experienced researchers.

Workshops cover a range of essential topics such as scholarly publishing, copyright for scholarly authors, open education resources, Python and more, including a special series for Open Education Week (March 3-7).

These services and workshops can help you streamline your research process, reduce stress and focus on making meaningful contributions to your field. Our team of experts is dedicated to supporting you on your research journey, offering insights on how to effectively leverage library resources and open access tools.

Featured March Workshops

Open Education Essentials: Beyond Affordability

This workshop kicks off a special series for Open Education Week (March 3-7) hosted by WVU Libraries. During the hour, we’ll dive into how open education goes beyond textbook affordability, learning about the foundational concepts of open education, strategies for reducing barriers to student success. Find more Open Education Week workshops here.

Intro to Publishing: How Scholarly/ Academic Publishing Works

Submitting to a journal for the first time, learning about peer review process or joining a journal’s editorial team can be challenging. This workshop will help you learn how scholarly/ academic publishing works and what to expect when acting as an author, reviewer, editor or journal manager.

Copyright for Scholarly Authors

Explore key aspects of copyright for scholarly authors through this workshop, including understanding your rights, the significance of signing a publication agreement, and how to authorize others to use your work. It features real-world examples, with ample time for questions.

First Steps with Python

Python, an open-source programming language freely available for use on personal computers, is the focus of this workshop. Participants will gain an introduction to fundamental concepts for using Python functions and learn how to enter and read data in Python. No prior experience with Python is required.

Copyright Permissions: How to Ask and Who to Ask

Understanding copyright permissions is essential for the ethical and legal use of scholarly works. This workshop will guide you through the process of republishing your journal articles in a book, using figures or images created by others and incorporating external research data into your study.

Questions? Need Help?

Our team of experts is dedicated to supporting you through your research journey, offering insights on how to effectively leverage library resources and open access tools.

Find the full schedule of workshops..