New Workshops Added!

 

NEW Join the After Hours 3D Printing Group

Do you want to learn how to use a 3D printer and print your files on your own? Get trained! Let's talk about our processes and how you can join what we call the After Hours 3D Printing Group. There are trainings every week, see if one fits your schedule. Don't see a time that works? We're happy to make time! Just email Amy Vecchione, amyvecchione@boisestate.edu, or Deana Brown, deanabrown@boisestate.edu to schedule.

NEW Starting with Python Picking a programming language can be difficult, especially when there are so many languages and so many different applications out there. Not only is Python easy to learn and faster to program with, it is the first choice of organizations like Youtube, Reddit, and Industrial Light & Magic. This workshop will take you through the essentials of programming and get you started writing and editing your own programs. Register now for Thursday, 3/17/2016, 11am. NEW Scientific origami Making origami can be fun and functional, but did you also know it can be scientific? Gain a whole new understanding of DNA by creating a 3D model with paper, while learning about DNA research being done by the The Nanoscale Materials and Device Group. Register now for Friday, 4/29/2016, 2:30pm.

NEW Paper Baskets Desk Set

Are you constantly misplacing your keys? Need something to corral your pens? Don’t spend a fortune buying something, make it out of paper! Learn how to use the library’s Silhouette cutter and let your imagination go wild. Register now for Thursday, 3/10/2016, 1pm.

NEW Circuit Stickers
Create a memento that appears to magically light up. These are hightech stickers with embedded LEDs and circuitry. No need to bring your soldering iron, we’ve got copper tape. All supplies provided, just bring your imagination! Register now for Thursday, 4/14/2016, 1pm.

Getting in Touch with Your Arduino

Have you ever thought about learning to code? Many people want to learn, but never do because they can’t see how it could fit into their everyday life. This workshop will teach you the basics of Arduino coding, electronics and breadboard prototyping. By using capacitive touch sensors, you can interface the Arduino with objects all around you! Register now for Friday 3/4/2016 noon.

Save Students Money by Rethinking the Textbook

Textbooks are expensive and they don’t always fit the learning objectives of your course.

Join Leif Nelson and Amber Sherman for a brown bag lunch workshop on how you can save students money by rethinking your textbook and adopting open educational resources (OERs).

We will give you an overview of the textbook problem and show you how to get started identifying, evaluating and incorporating open material in your course. This workshop will be offered on Monday, November 16th starting at noon in the MakerLab at Albertsons Library.

A hands-on workshop for faculty to search open educational resources and importing content to Blackboard will be offered on Tuesday, November 17th. Sign up at https://orgsync.com/117745/events/1276503/occurrences/2859504

Amber Sherman,
ScholarWorks Librarian

Register for the Openness Symposium

Amber Sherman, ScholarWorks Librarian at Albertsons Library has organized an Openness Symposium devoted to principles of Open Access, and the tools and resources available to help you incorporate Openness into your teaching and learning. The Symposium will be held September 30, 2015 in the SUB, Jordan Ballroom A.

Speakers will include:

• 9am: Dr. Chris Haskell, Boise State EdTech professor, will demonstrate Open Badges
• 10am: Leif Nelson, Interim Director of Learning Technology Solutions at Boise State will discuss teaching students about free and open content online
• 11am: Annie Gaines, University of Idaho Scholarly Communications Librarian, will present on Open Textbooks
• 1-4pm: Betsy Russell, Boise bureau chief for The Spokesman-Review, will lead a workshop on Open Government: Public Records and Open Meetings.

The symposium is a pre-conference offering at the Idaho Library Association's annual conference, which is being held at Boise State this year. Registration is open to the community; register for the symposium at http://idaholibraries.org/conferences/ila-annual-conference/.

Hands-On Emerging Technology Workshops at Albertsons Library

3D printing at Albertsons Library

Albertsons Library’s staff and faculty are here to help you create, discover, learn, and innovate. In this hands on series we will provide a personalized introduction to the library’s technology, our new 3D printer, collaboration lab, learning materials, and information to make your ideas become a reality.

This semester we are offering introductory workshops designed to introduce you to emerging technologies. These aren’t lectures; they’re an opportunity to discover the basics of green screens, 3D modeling, video editing, and more -- by actually doing something! Workshops include: What is 3D printing, Edit a Green Screen Photo, Take a Green Screen Photo, Makey Makey Build Night, Find a thing, Tinker a Thing, 3D print a Thing, Make Your Own Video from Found Content, Getting Your Creative Commons Juices Flowing, Have you hugged your data today?, User Experience Principles: Personas, What the CRAAP?, and Would you like some pi?

No prior knowledge or experience with the technology is required, only your curiosity and a willingness to learn. Supportive staff will guide you through the beginning steps of your journey to learning new technologies. It’s fun, and the skills you learn will improve your school work and future job prospects by letting you take something from idea to tangible project.

Register by signing up here, and we will send you a reminder!

Questions? Email, call or stop by: Amy Vecchione amyvecchione@boisestate.edu Library 212

Getting Started on Developing a Research Project

Attention students! Have you been curious about conducting your own original research, but aren't sure how to get started? Are you thinking about submitting a Student Research Initiative proposal? Want to participate in the Undergraduate Research Conference?

Join the Albertsons Library and the Student Research Initiative on March 5th to get a head start on putting together a great research project. Topics covered will include:

• Brainstorming and developing research questions,
• Finding materials and resources on your topic,
• Locating a mentor to support your research.

By attending you will gain experience with researching background information on your topic, and make connections with faculty members from across campus.

The workshop will be held from 4:00 - 5:00 pm on March 5th in room 203, second floor of the library.

Michelle Armstrong,
Scholarly Communications and Data Management Librarian

Amy Vecchione,
Digital Access Librarian/Assistant Professor

Workshop: Data Management Plans

 

All researchers can benefit from developing a data management plan. They save crucial time, preserve data integrity, facilitate long-term preservation, and help increase the visibility of the research. Representatives from the Office of Information Technology, Office of Sponsored Programs and Albertsons Library will help researchers learn about the basics of data management plans and the tools and resources available to help  develop one. 

The last 45 minutes of the session will be set aside to answer questions and to discuss specific data management needs. Researchers are welcome to attend all or part of the session.

When: Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10
Where: Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room

Michelle Armstrong,

Scholarly Communications and Data Management Librarian

Graduate Student Research Workshops

Need to brush up on your research skills? Or do you want to learn how to start a literature review? Need tools for managing research and authoring papers? Want tips on which apps will help you with your research?

The library's got you covered! Your librarians at Albertsons Library are here to help you succeed in your graduate studies through every aspect of your graduate research. Library workshops include both online and in person offerings on these topics (and more):

• Apps for research
• Literature reviews for your discipline
• Author rights and publisher agreements
• Managing your citations
• Basic research skills

To find out more information, including the schedule and to sign up, go to http://guides.boisestate.edu/graduatestudents.

Michelle Armstrong,
Librarian