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WVU Libraries announces fall 2026 workshops

West Virginia University Libraries has announced its fall 2026 workshops, designed to enhance research and data management skills.

These virtual sessions cater to both new and experienced researchers. Workshops cover a range of essential topics such as data management tools, scholarly publishing, finding funding sources, and more.

These workshops, combined with many of the services and tools being covered, 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 Workshops 


Friday, Oct. 16, 12 p.m. | Online

Hosted by the WVU Statler College, WVU Libraries is providing a training on how to complete the National Science Foundation (NSF) Data Management and Sharing Plan webform. Prior to the seminar, users should already have an account with DMPTool. When signing up, please use your 'mail@wvu.edu' email address. Learn more and register.


Thursday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. | Online 

Trademarks, trade secrets, patents, oh my! Join the WVU Libraries Patent and Trademark Resource Center as we dive into Intellectual Property basics. This session will provide an overview of different types of IP and ways you can protect your ideas, all with a spooky Halloween twist. Learn more and register. 


Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. | Online 

Finding new funding sources for your research can be challenging, but Pivot-RP can help. This workshop will teach you how to use Pivot's advanced search features to locate funding opportunities based on type, applicant, and keywords. Learn more and register. 


Monday, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m. | Online 

In this online workshop, we will explain strategies for maximizing visibility, citation counts, ORCID, and scholarly reach. Learn more and register here. 

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.

Get support for your research.  

Find the full schedule of workshops.