October 2009

* sponsored or co-sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies

Tuesday, October 6
3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Term Paper Workshop

Staff from the Learning Skills Center and the Library will review the steps to writing a term paper and discuss strategies for finding books and articles. For more information contact Sandra Vella (savella@lib.ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, October 6
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Working Professional MBA Information Session

We invite you to learn more about the UC Davis Working Professional MBA Program in San Ramon. Learn about our distinctive curriculum and the admission process from current students, alumni and program representatives and have all your questions answered. For more information about this event, please visit http://www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/MBAEvents or contact Admissions and Student Services at (530) 752-7658. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Management.

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Wednesday, October 7
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 21 Olson

Overcoming Writer's Block*

Are you struggling with the process of trying to write? Would you like to learn some tricks of the academic writing trade to overcome those dry spells when writing just seems impossible? Join us for this workshop designed to help participants conquer their writer's block and take charge of their writing projects no matter how large or small – from the dissertation/thesis, to journal articles and proposals, or even papers for classes. No registration necessary. Instructor: John Stenzel, Ph.D., University Writing Program Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Thursday, October 8
3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

EndNote for the Biological and Agricultural Sciences

Learn to format bibliographies easily and automatically using EndNote, a bibliographic management tool. Discover how to download and export citations from catalogs and selected biological and agricultural databases. You will also learn how to access EndNote through the Web. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information contact Meredith Saba (mksaba@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Thursday, October 8
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.| Carlson Health Sciences Library Conference Room

EndNote for Health Sciences Research and Paper Preparation

This session may include how to obtain EndNote, using EndNote’s internal Online Search feature with PubMed, exporting records from databases to EndNote, linking EndNote and Microsoft Word, EndNote Web and obtaining or modifying EndNote filters. Topics covered will be dependent on the interests of the attendees. Bring your wireless-capable laptop to try out new techniques. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information contact Deanna Johnson (deejohnson@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Friday, October 9
Noon – 1:00 p.m. | 114 South Hall

Writing a Curriculum Vitae*

For doctoral and master's candidates seeking academic careers or high-level research positions in industry or government, this 50-minute workshop provides the format, content and purpose of the CV. No registration necessary. Workshop Leaders: Stuart Henderson, Ph.D., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center; and Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center/Professional Development Services, Office of Graduate Studies. Sponsored by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services at the Internship and Career Center, and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Tuesday, October 13
Noon– 1:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Learn to Use EndNote

Learn to use EndNote to store, manage, and format references. Class will cover: creating EndNote libraries, adding citations to your libraries, direct export of citations from article databases, output styles, and Cite While You Write (using EndNote with Microsoft Word). Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, October 13
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Cabernet Room, Silo

Careers in Higher Education: Community Colleges*

This seminar series is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars interested in postsecondary careers. Faculty and personnel directors from teaching, research and private colleges will provide information on issues unique to their type of institution. Topics include:

• Instruction on the application and interview process.
• Questions commonly asked during the interview.
• Cultural differences between institutions that will affect your job search.
• Little known tips on what not to do.

Workshop Leader: Stuart Henderson, Ph.D., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center. Co-sponsored by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services at the Internship and Career Center, and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Tuesday, October 13
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Santa Clara, CA

Bay Area Working Professional MBA Information Session

We invite you to learn more about the UC Davis Working Professional MBA Program in San Ramon. Learn about our distinctive curriculum and the admission process from current students, alumni and program representatives and have all your questions answered. For more information about this event, please visit http://www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/MBAEvents or contact Admissions and Student Services at (530) 752-7658. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Management.

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Wednesday, October 14
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Getting Started with GIS

So you think you want to use geographic information system (GIS) applications in your research, but don't know where to start? This workshop is designed to provide a brief introduction to what GIS is, what types of things GIS programs can do, and what resources are available in the library and elsewhere on campus to get you started. (It does not provide any hands-on work with GIS software.) Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Kathleen Stroud (kpstroud@ucdavis.edu) Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, October 14
Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Library 101: Catalogs, Databases and Services

Ninety minutes is all you need for this hands-on introduction to finding books, research articles and other items at the UC Davis General Library. Learn about library privileges, services and how to discover print and digital materials in our collections. Catalog searching and an introduction to research databases will be covered. This basic orientation to the Library is suitable for any discipline and all your questions are welcomed. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@lib.ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, October 14
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Social and Cultural Studies Library Workshop

This workshop introduces advanced students, researchers, and faculty to the social and cultural studies resources available at the University of California and beyond. It examines database searching, the online journal environment, Web portals, key reference sources and the general structure of scholarly communication in social and cultural studies. Participants are encouraged to bring along research projects, problems, and questions they have about the Library. No appointment necessary, just drop in. For more information, contact David Michalski (michalski@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Thursday, October 15
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Library Class for UC Davis Staff

Did you know that as UC Davis staff you have access to the books, journals, databases and other electronic resources available through the General Library? Discover how to use our print materials and electronic resources, and get access from your home or office. Learn how to search our catalog and databases (a sample database will be demonstrated). For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@lib.ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Thursday, October 15
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | 114 South Hall

Stress Management: Using Breathing, Imagery, and Muscle Relaxation*

This workshop is open to all graduate students. Participants will learn about the nature and impact of stress. Participants will also be introduced to different stress management techniques, including the use of breathing exercises, imagery and visualization, and muscle relaxation. This interactive workshop will be both didactic and experiential in nature. BEWARE – You may leave this workshop experiencing odd sensations of relaxation! Workshop Leader: Dr. Agnes Kwong, Psychologist, CAPS Dr. Kwong is a licensed psychologist and the Coordinator of Graduate Student Counseling Services at CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services). Her areas of specialty and interest include, but are not limited to, Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) mental health, international student mental health, graduate student mental health, depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, cultural adjustment, issues of oppression, and supervision and training. Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Thursday, October 15
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Carlson Health Sciences Library Conference Room 128

Improve Efficiency Searching Animal and Human Health Information

Database searching strategies covered may include: using database thesauri, specialized indices, and search history features; using the wildcard and limits; and topic/keyword, title and author searching. Current awareness or update/alert services and how to use UC-eLinks may also be discussed. Topics covered will be dependent on the interests of the attendees. Bring your laptop to try out new techniques. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Deanna Johnson (deejohnson@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Thursday, October 15
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 27 Olson

Grammar and Sentence – Crafting for Graduate Students*

This 90-minute workshop will review grammar and will teach you how to use craft sentences to shape the style of your writing. You will learn to how to use the active and passive voice, modifying clauses, parallel structure, action verbs, and concrete nouns to make your style clear, concise, and effective. Please bring an electronic copy of a short piece of your writing that you would like to revise. No registration necessary. Instructor: John Stenzel, Ph.D., University Writing Program Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Friday, October 16
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

ARTstor: Digital Images for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

ARTstor contains over a million high quality digital images for use in teaching and research. This class will show you how to search for and save images in ARTstor with a special focus on finding relevant images for the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. Instructor: Daniel Goldstein (danielg@lib.ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Saturday, October 17
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Davis, CA

Daytime MBA Program Preview Day

We encourage prospective applicants to visit the school to discover first-hand the special qualities of our Full-Time MBA program. We are arranging a variety of activities for you to learn more about the UC Davis MBA experience. For more information about this event, please visit http://www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/MBAEvents or contact Admissions and Student Services at (530) 752-7658. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Management.

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Monday, October 19
Noon – 1:30 p.m. | 114 South Hall

Translating the Advanced Degree: Transferable Skills Workshop*

Every graduate student and postdoctoral scholar has a wealth of skills that can be transferred outside of academia. Join us for this interactive workshop/discussion to help you identify what these skills are and how they can be your ticket to many different types of exciting career opportunities beyond academia. Even if you do not plan to leave academia, you will want to take stock of the many skills and abilities you've developed as a graduate student or postdoc. No registration necessary. Workshop Leaders: Janice Morand, Ph.D., Coordinator, Health and Biological Sciences, Internship and Career Center; and Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Career and Professional Development Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies and Internship and Career Center. Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Monday, October 19
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Searching the Ecological/Environmental Sciences Literature and GIS Data

Dependent on the subject interests of attendees, bibliographic databases and library resources from the appropriate ecological/environmental sciences related Subject Guides will be presented. Potential Subject Guides to be covered are: Ecology and Conservation Biology; Environmental Sciences; Maps and GIS; Marine Biology; and Toxicology. Database searching strategies covered include: topic/keyword, title and author searching; using the wildcard and limits; and using the thesaurus, index, and search history features. GIS data sources will be explored including the California Spatial Information Library. Current awareness or update/alert services and how to use UC-eLinks will also be discussed. Learn about the NEWLY licensed Journal Citation Reports which indicates the top journals in each discipline. Co-instructors: Ruth Gustafson (ragustafson@ucdavis.edu) and Kathy Stroud (kpstroud@ucdavis.edu). Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, October 20
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Social and Cultural Studies Library Workshop

This workshop introduces advanced students, researchers, and faculty to the social and cultural studies resources available at the University of California and beyond. It examines database searching, the online journal environment, Web portals, key reference sources and the general structure of scholarly communication in social and cultural studies. Participants are encouraged to bring along research projects, problems, and questions they have about the Library. No appointment necessary, just drop in. For more information, call David Michalski (michalski@ucdavis.edu) Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, October 20
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Teaching with Digital Images

Learn how to use the tools available through ARTstor to share digital images from any source with your students. We’ll cover customizing images through cropping, zooming and annotating; making Teaching with Digital Images class-specific folders for students to use outside class; and making slide shows for classroom presentations. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. Instructor: Daniel Goldstein (danielg@lib.ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, October 20
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Cabernet Room, Silo – Register at https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/graduates/grantwritingsignup.htm

Grant Writing in the Sciences*

Scholars rely on funding yet aren’t always taught how to get it. This workshop covers the basics of grant writing: analyzing the funding source, understanding the audience, and revising for 100% clarity. Learn common reasons grants are rejected, where to go for help, how to handle collaborative writing, and how to optimize your writing process. Workshop Leader: John Stenzel, Ph.D., University Writing Program Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Wednesday, October 21
Noon – 1:30 p.m. | 126 Voorhies

Revising and Organizing for Grad Students and Postdocs*

Many scholars struggle with the process of revision and organization! Mastering these skills is an essential process for writing success as a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar. This 90-minute workshop will examine strategies for effectively revising and organizing your writing for dissertations, journal articles, proposals, etc. and help you gain both expertise and confidence in the process. No registration necessary. Workshop Leader: TBA. Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Wednesday, October 21
Noon – 1:00 p.m. | Carlson Health Sciences Library Conference Room

EndNote for Health Sciences Research and Paper Preparation

This session may include how to obtain EndNote, using EndNote’s internal Online Search feature with PubMed, exporting records from databases to EndNote, linking EndNote and Microsoft Word, EndNote Web and obtaining or modifying EndNote filters. Topics covered will be dependent on the interests of the attendees. Bring your wireless-capable laptop to try out new techniques. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information contact Deanna Johnson (deejohnson@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, October 21
3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

EndNote for the Biological and Agricultural Sciences

Learn to format bibliographies easily and automatically using EndNote, a bibliographic management tool. Discover how to download and export citations from catalogs and selected biological and agricultural databases. You will also learn how to access EndNote through the web. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information contact Meredith Saba (mksaba@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Thursday, October 22
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Cool Library Tools for BioAg Lab Staff

Learn about the following key resources/search tactics for lab staff: Major life science methods/protocols resources; quick tips on how to search PubMed, BIOSIS Previews, or CAB Abs searches; automatic updates of your specialized research topics with results sent via weekly/monthly e-mails; locating journal impact factors or rankings to help determine which journals your lab should publish in; tool to apply co-citation analysis to cited references; how to collaborate in your lab in the use of Endnote Web; preview just-licensed e-books from CAB International (primary publisher of agricultural books); locate core computer tech e-books to help with your running the lab Web site, making computer fixes, or writing code for your research group; UC-eLinks tool for linking and copyright rules which apply to downloading PDFs of published articles and posting to UC Davis internal/external Web sites. Co-instructors: Ruth Gustafson (ragustafson@ucdavis.edu) and Meredith Saba (mksaba@lib.ucdavis.edu). Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. Sponsored by the General Library.

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Thursday, October 22
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Roseville, CA

Sacramento Working Professional MBA Information Session

We invite you to learn more about the UC Davis Working Professional MBA Program in San Ramon. Learn about our distinctive curriculum and the admission process from current students, alumni and program representatives and have all your questions answered. For more information about this event, please visit http://www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/MBAEvents or contact Admissions and Student Services at (530) 752-7658. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Management.

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Saturday, October 24
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | San Ramon

Bay Area Working Professional MBA Information Session

We invite you to learn more about the UC Davis Working Professional MBA Program in San Ramon. Learn about our distinctive curriculum and the admission process from current students, alumni and program representatives and have all your questions answered. For more information about this event, please visit http://www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/MBAEvents or contact Admissions and Student Services at (530) 752-7658. Sponsored by the Graduate School of Management.
 

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Tuesday, October 27
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

NEW Search System for Searching the Agricultural Literature

Learn how to search efficiently in the !NEW! OvidSP version of the three core agricultural databases: CAB Abstracts, Agricola, and Food Sciences & Technology Abstracts. The unique scope and content of each database will be reviewed. Researchers in the farm animal (including veterinary), entomological (pest), fruit and vegetable crop, farming systems, food sciences and technology, viticulture & enology, and human nutrition areas will find these databases to be the most pertinent to their research needs. Topics covered include: keyword, author and title searching; using the wildcard and common limits; and using the thesaurus, indexes, and search history features. Current awareness or update/alert services, how to use UC-eLinks, and how to cross-search databases simultaneously will also be discussed. Learn about the NEWLY licensed Journal Citation Reports which indicates the top journals in each discipline. Instructor: Ruth Gustafson (ragustafson@ucdavis.edu). Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, October 27
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Registration Required – sign-up available Fall '09 - please check back

Career Assessment Series- Part 2: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Assessment*

This three-part series is designed for graduate students and postdocs interested in exploring career choices, interests and aptitudes. Whether you are pursuing a career in academia or beyond, this series can assist you in identifying key strengths and help determine future career directions. Attend one or all three! You must sign-up in advance to receive room locations and to take any online assessments before attending the workshops. Workshop Leaders: Janice Morand, Ph.D., Coordinator, Health and Biological Sciences, Internship and Career Center; and Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Career and Professional Development Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies and Internship and Career Center. Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Tuesday, October 27
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Carlson Health Sciences Library, Conference Room 128

Improve Efficiency Searching Animal and Human Health Information

Database searching strategies covered may include: using database thesauri, specialized indices, and search history features; using the wildcard and limits; and topic/keyword, title and author searching. Current awareness or update/alert services and how to use UC-eLinks may also be discussed. Topics covered will be dependent on the interests of the attendees. Bring your laptop to try out new techniques. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Deanna Johnson (deejohnson@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, October 28
10:00 a.m. – Noon | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Using ArcExplorer Mapping Software

Are you a complete novice with geographic information system (GIS) software? This is a hands-on class using ESRI's free ArcExplorer. Learn to create a simple map by adding data layers, symbols, and labels; print or save your map as an image file; and make simple spatial and attribute queries. The concepts learned can easily be applied to other ESRI GIS products such as ArcView and ArcGIS. Class is limited to the first 10 applicants. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For information, contact Kathleen Stroud (kpstroud@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, October 28
Noon – 1:00 p.m. | 114 South Hall

Writing a Curriculum Vitae*

For doctoral and master's candidates seeking academic careers or high-level research positions in industry or government, this 50-minute workshop provides the format, content and purpose of the CV. No registration necessary. Workshop Leaders: Stuart Henderson, Ph.D., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center; and Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center/Professional Development Services, Office of Graduate Studies. Sponsored by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services at the Internship and Career Center, and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Thursday, October 29
Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Learn to Use EndNote

Learn to use EndNote to store, manage, and format references. Class will cover: creating EndNote libraries, adding citations to your libraries, direct export of citations from article databases, output styles, and Cite While You Write (using EndNote with Microsoft Word). Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Thursday, October 29
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Getting Started with GIS

So you think you want to use geographic information system (GIS) applications in your research, but don't know where to start. This workshop is designed to provide a brief introduction to what GIS is, what types of things GIS programs can do, and what resources are available in the library and elsewhere on campus to get you started. (It does not provide any hands-on work with GIS software.) Registration required at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Kathleen Stroud (kpstroud@ucdavis.edu) Sponsored by the General Library.

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Friday, October 30
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Searching the Animal Sciences/Wildlife Biology Literature

Dependent on the subject interests of attendees, bibliographic databases and library resources from the appropriate animal-related Subject Guides will be presented. Potential Subject Guides to be covered are: Animal Sciences, Entomology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Marine Biology. If pertinent, the new EBSCO interface to the databases FISH & FISHERIES WORLDWIDE and WILDLIFE & ECOLOGY STUDIES WORLDWIDE will be reviewed. Relevant e-book collections will also be discussed. Database searching strategies covered include: topic/keyword, title and author searching; using the wildcard and limits; and using the thesaurus, index, and search history features. Current awareness (update/alert) services, citation searching, and how to use UC-eLinks will also be discussed. Learn about the NEWLY licensed Journal Citation Reports which indicates the top journals in each discipline. Instructor: Ruth Gustafson (ragustafson@ucdavis.edu). Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. Sponsored by the General Library.