Drop-in Open Clinics: get personalized help!
Drop in to one of our open clinics for help with any research task. There will be librarians on hand from the Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences to help you with your research needs.
PC2 on lower level 1
NOTE: This is a drop-in session. Register or simply drop in anytime over the course of the hour.
Managing your research and bibliographies - HOW DO I CHOOSE?
This session will quickly compare the three major options for bibliographic management software - RefWorks, EndNote and Zotero - and help you decide which is right for you. All the tools have their own strengths, and the important thing is that you use something, so come do a little comparison shopping with us.
Please note, we also offer a "self-help" option - just check this handy comparison guide and then select from the sessions above.
Bobst Library, Lower level 1, PC2
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Managing Your Research and Bibliographies with REFWORKS
Learn how to organize your research by using an easy personal database called RefWorks. The workshop will get you set up with your very own RefWorks database, show you the basics of adding to and maintaining your database, and show you how to automatically create bibliographies in your desired style (APA, MLA, etc) directly from your Refworks account.
Not sure which tool to try? Check out this comparison.
Bobst Library, Lower level 1, PC2
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Managing your research and bibliographies with ENDNOTE
Learn how to organize your research by using an easy personal database called EndNote. The workshop will get you set up with your very own database, show you the basics of adding to and maintaining your database, and show you how to automatically create bibliographies in your desired style (APA, MLA, etc) directly from your account.
Not sure which tool to try? Check out this comparison.
Bobst Library, Lower level 1, PC2
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Managing your research and bibliographies with ZOTERO
Learn how to organize your research by using a tool called Zotero. The workshop will get you set up, show you the basics of adding to and maintaining your database, and show you how to automatically create bibliographies in your desired style (APA, MLA, etc) directly from your account.
Not sure which tool to try? Check out this comparison.
Bobst Library, Lower level 1, PC2
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Who's citing whom?? Using Citation tracking tools
Learn about using Web of Science and Google Scholar to track the evolution of an idea or work. These tools let you see the interrelationships between scholars and their ideas, giving you a more complete picture of the shape of your field.
Bobst Library, Lower level 1, PC2
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Where in the World? Finding Research Materials Outside of NYU
Learn how to use WorldCat, the shared catalog of libraries all over the world, to expand your potential research materials. Learn how you can order materials directly through WorldCat to be delivered to NYU for your use. This session begins with an overview of BobCat and its use.
Bobst Library, Lower level 1, PC2
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Academic Research with Google
Use the advanced features in Google, Google Books and Google Scholar to explore the possibilities for uncovering high quality online scholarly resources. We will make comparisons to relevant electronic subscription resources where possible, so that you can make the most of your research online.
Bobst Library, Lower level 1, PC2
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Dissertation Writers' Clinic
Need help finding sources for your prospectus or dissertation? Wondering how
PC Lab 1, lower level 1, Bobst Library
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Physical & Virtual Tour of the Library
A 30-min. "driving tour" of NYU Libraries' web site will acquaint you with the Libraries' catalog/databases and introduce you to services such as reference, Ask-a-Librarian, and interlibrary loan. A 30-min. walking tour follows to help you get your physical bearings around Bobst. (60 min.)
Meets in the conference room in the Reference Center on the 1st floor of Bobst Library.
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Finding Books and Articles
Discover the advantages of using NYU Libraries' resources over Google and other Web search engines. Learn how to find books and articles using BobCat, NYU Libraries' search system. For deeper article searching, learn about the Libraries' subscription databases (there are more than 1,000) and how to identify the databases most relevant to your research topic. Plus, discover techniques for searching effectively within databases and guidelines for critically evaluating the information you find. (60 min.)
Meets in room PC2 on Lower Level 1 of Bobst Library.
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
RefWorks
RefWorks is a web-based tool, free to members of the NYU community, that helps manage and organize your research. As you search catalogs and databases, you can import references directly into your own bibliography file then automatically format footnotes, endnotes, and works cited using standard styles (MLA, APA, etc.) Learn how to use RefWorks features such as RefShare (facilitates data sharing and collaboration) and the built-in RSS feed reader. (75 min.)
Meets in room PC2 on Lower Level 1 of Bobst Library.
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
RefWorks for the Health Sciences
(75 min.)
Meets in room PC2 on Lower Level 1 of Bobst Library (except where noted).
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Intro to EndNote
Similar to RefWorks, EndNote is a tool for organizing your research. It allows you to import catalog and database references directly into your own personal bibliographies and automatically format works cited, footnotes and endnotes in standard styles (MLA, APA, etc.) (60 min.)
Meets in room PC2 on Lower Level 1 of Bobst Library.
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Intro to Zotero
Learn how to organize your research by using a tool called Zotero. The workshop will get you set up, show you the basics of adding to and maintaining your database, and show you how to automatically create bibliographies in your desired style (APA, MLA, etc) directly from your account.
Meets in room PC2 on Lower Level 1 of Bobst Library.
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Google Expert
Learn when and how to use advanced features in Google, Google Books and Google Scholar to find books, get full text journal articles, and create bibliographies. (60 min.)
Meets in room PC2 on Lower Level 1 of Bobst Library (except where noted).
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
How to Find Translations
Meets in the conference room in the Reference Center on the 1st floor of Bobst Library.
Registration not required but recommended. You will be sent an automatic reminder e-mail the day before the session.
NYU Data Service Studio - What is it?
Come visit the Data Service Studio to: get an overview of facilities and services they offer, meet the staff, take a tour of the space and get all of your statistical, geographical and data-oriented questions answered.
Bobst Library, 6th floor, room 636
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
SPSS/PASW - Introduction
An introduction to the SPSS/PASW data analysis package. Topics covered include: creating and editing data sets, computing and recoding variables and an introduction to syntax; a follow-along guide for the tutorial can be found on The Data Service Studio's FDA .
In addition, instructors are invited to send an email to data.service@nyu.edu to arrange individualized in-class tutorials. (90 min.)
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
SPSS/PASW - Intermediate
A discussion of the SPSS/PASW data analysis package for more experienced users.
In addition, instructors are invited to send an email to data.service@nyu.edu to arrange individualized in-class tutorials. (90 min)
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
SAS - Introduction
An introduction to the SAS data analysis package. Topics covered include: creating and editing data sets, computing and recoding variables and an introduction to proc commands; a follow-along guide for the tutorial can be found on The Data Service Studio's FDA .
In addition, instructors are invited to send an email to data.service@nyu.edu to arrange individualized in-class tutorials. (90 min.)
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
STATA - Introduction
An introduction to the STATA data analysis package. Topics covered include: creating and editing data sets, computing and recoding variables and an introduction to basic commands; a follow-along guide for the tutorial can be found on The Data Service Studio's FDA .
In addition, instructors are invited to send an email to data.service@nyu.edu to arrange individualized in-class tutorials. (90 min.)
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
R - Introduction
An introduction to R, the open source data analysis package; a follow-along guide for the tutorial can be found on The Data Service Studio's FDA .
In addition, instructors are invited to send an email to data.service@nyu.edu to arrange individualized in-class tutorials. (90 min.)
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Mathematica - Introduction
Mathematica, a mathematical analysis software package, is used in scientific, engineering, and mathematical fields as well as other areas of technical computing. This tutorial will provide an introduction to some of the many uses of the software package. No prior experience is necessary.
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Atlas.ti - Introduction
An introduction to the qualitative software package Atlas.ti; it is a versatile workbench for the qualitative analysis of large bodies of textual, graphical, audio, and video data. An overview of the tools it offers for accomplishing the tasks associated with any systematic approach to unstructured data will be included.
In addition, instructors are invited to send an email to data.service@nyu.edu to arrange individualized in-class tutorials. (120 min.)
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
ArcGIS - Introduction
An introduction to GIS mapmaking using the ESRI ARCView software. A follow-along guide for the tutorial can be found on The Data Service Studio's FDA . (90 min)
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
ArcGIS - Geocoding
An introduction translating addresses to map coordinates with latitude and longitude using the ESRI ARCView software. Prior experience using ESRI ArcMap required.
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Introduction to Google Earth
Come learn to play with Google Earth. Find your house, use sketch up 3-D models, and more!
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Finding Data Sources
An introduction to major numeric and spatial data resources available on the web and through the NYU library. Explore the components of a typical data study, its files, and documentation. (60 min.)
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Survey and Questionnaire Software
Walk through the steps of designing, scanning, and mounting survey questionnaires via Survey Monkey and Remark OR. In addition, instructors are invited to send email to data.service@nyu.edu to arrange individualized in-class tutorials.
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
A Hands-On Introduction to PASW/SPSS
Come and learn about PASW (formerly SPSS), the statistical analysis package, and how manage a quantitative dataset. Attendees will participate in a hands-on session that will include downloading and merging data files from two archives, ICPSR and WHO. There will be a focus on data cleaning and the session will be concluded with some introductory analysis and the exportation of a finished dataset. No experience in PASW/SPSS is required.
Bobst Library - LL1, PC-1 lab
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
A Hands-On Introduction to SAS
Come and learn about SAS, the statistical analysis package, and participate in a hands-on session that uses the software. Continuing from where session 1, a hands-on introduction to PASW/SPSS, left off, the dataset created in the earlier session will be imported into SAS and missing values will be analyzed and imputed. Further statistical analysis will be conducted and graphics, including thematic maps, will be created. Neither experience with SAS nor attending session 1 is required.
Bobst Library - LL1, PC-1 lab
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
An Introduction to Time Series and Panel Data Analysis with Stata
Come and learn about Time Series and Panel data analysis using Stata. You will get to learn how to test the time series properties of data and also the Engle-Granger error correction modeling as well as post regression testing. In panel data analysis you will learn how to do Hausman Specification test, panel regression, some post estimation tests and their solutions. Basic knowledge of the theory on Time Series and Panel analysis is recommended to better comprehend the session.
Bobst Library - LL1, PC-1 lab
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
An Applied Introduction to R
Come and learn about R, the open source statistical analysis package, and participate in an applied session based off of Dr. Elena Cunningham's research on the spatial memory of Madagascar Lemurs. An overview of Dr. Cunningham's project will be supplied and a problem will be presented. As a group we will propose a solution, write it in R and run some sample statistical tests on the newly created data. No experience with R is required and only basic mathematical and programming topics will be utilized.
Bobst Library - LL1, PC-2 lab
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
An Introduction to ArcGIS
Come and learn about GIS and mapmaking using the ESRI's ArcView software. Attendees will participate in a hands-on session that will include downloading dataset from the Bytes of the Big Apple (New York City Department of City Planning). The emphasis will be given on various components of a basic thematic map. Attendees will be exposed to various resources and training material. No experience in GIS is required.
Bobst Library - LL1, PC-1 lab
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
An Introduction to Geocoding
Come and learn about translating addresses to map coordinates with latitude and longitude using the ESRI's ArcView software. Attendees will participate in a hands-on session that will include creating a dummy dataset, downloading dataset from the Bytes of the Big Apple (New York City Department of City Planning) and various gecoding methods. The emphasis will be given on geocoding process using Address Locator in ArcView. Attendees will be exposed to various training material. Prior experience using ESRI's ArcView is required.
Bobst Library - LL1, PC-1 lab
Registration required. Select a date from this list then fill out the form on the bottom of the page.
Statistical and GIS mapping
Bring your statistics and GIS questions and your data. Tell us what you're doing or drop in to meet other researchers at NYU. Demos will be announced. For more information, send email to data.service@nyu.edu . No RSVP required.
Statistics Clinic: Every Wednesday starting at 1PM
Meets in the Data Service Studio on the 6th floor of Bobst Library. data.service@nyu.edu, 212-998-3434.
Walk-in session, no registration required.