Highlighted Consultation Services
Copyright Services
Schedule a consultation: go.osu.edu/rc-copyright
Wednesdays, 2-5pm
Copyright Services provides consultations on many copyright issues related to the use and creation of copyrighted content as part of research and teaching. We are available to help answer your questions on reproducing figures and text in your thesis or dissertation, sharing materials in your teaching, and understanding your rights as a copyright owner, including as part of the publication process.
Workshops and Events
GIS for Research II: Essential Skills for GIS Data Management and Visualization (Workshop)
Register: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/gis-essential-skills-sp18/
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming increasingly recognized by researchers across a wide range of disciplines for their use in answering questions, solving problems, and making decisions. Despite the powerful tools and potential benefits associated with GIS, researchers often perceive barriers to entry when it comes to learning new skills in this area, similar to challenges encountered when trying to learn any new software or technology. The aim of this workshop is to lower those barriers for researchers new to GIS by focusing on some of the most common tasks and essential skills for getting started with GIS data management and visualization. In this workshop, participants will:
• Gain hands-on experience using ArcGIS Desktop, the industry-leading GIS software
• Learn best practices for describing, preparing, organizing, and managing their GIS data
• Perform fundamental GIS tasks including acquiring data, projecting data, joining data, and creating map layouts for visualization
Who: OSU faculty, staff, and students from all disciplines
When: Friday, February 16, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Research Commons, 3rd floor of 18th Avenue Library
This workshop will be repeated on March 8, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. If you would prefer to register for the March 8 workshop, please use this link: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/gis-essential-skills2-sp18/
Creating Data Management Plans with the DMPTool (Workshop)
Register: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/dmptool-sp18/
Many funding agencies now require the submission of a data management plan along with a researcher’s grant proposal. In this session, we will discuss the information that researchers should be including in their data management plans. Participants will also learn strategies for creating data management plans with the online DMPTool, which walks researchers through a funding agency’s specific requirements and expectations. Join Sharon Sadvari, Data Services Specialist for Outreach and Education, for this hands-on workshop.
Who: OSU faculty, postdocs, and graduate students
When: Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Research Commons, 3rd floor of 18th Avenue Library.
Data Visualization Tools Workshop Series
The Research Commons will be hosting a workshop series on some of the tools commonly used in creating data visualizations: Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, and Tableau. Workshops are interactive and participants should expert to learn the basics of using the specified tool for creating data visualizations.
Introduction to Illustrator for Data Visualization
February 22, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register and Learn more: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/dataviz-illustrator1-sp18/
Introduction to Excel for Data Visualization
March 21, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Register and Learn more: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/dataviz-excel2-sp18/
Introduction to Illustrator for Data Visualization
April 4, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Register and Learn more: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/dataviz-illustrator2-sp18/
Introduction to Tableau for Data Visualization
April 17, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Register and Learn more: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/dataviz-tableau2-sp18/
Grant Writing: An Introduction (Workshop)
Register: https://library.osu.edu/researchcommons/event/grant-writing-sp18/
Join us for this interactive workshop on grant writing. We will address some of the similarities and differences between the funding processes for federal/state agencies and private foundations. Topics include best practices for seeking funding, including the SPIN Funding Opportunities system and other funding resources, and examples of writing that is both persuasive and clear.
Presenters include:
Leanda Rix, Executive Director, Foundation Relations
Jeff Agnoli, Office of Research
Sharon Sadvari, Data Services Specialist for Outreach and Education
Who: OSU faculty, postdocs, staff, and graduate students
When: Wednesday, February 28, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Research Commons, 3rd floor of 18th Avenue Library