One Tree, Many Roots:
Tips for Interdisciplinary Environmental Research
Thursday, February 3, 2005
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 211 Hodges Library (InfoLab)

This workshop is an introduction to interdisciplinary research in the Environmental Sciences. Topics to be discussed include: the broad array of resources available at the UT Libraries for environmental research; different information types (such as reports, articles and statistics); and choice of terminology when researching interdisciplinary topics.

Interdisciplinary Research using Web of Science
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 211 Hodges Library (InfoLab)
Web of Science is an interdisciplinary database that consists of Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Arts & Humanities Citation Index. This workshop will cover both General Search and Cited Reference Search, which allows one to find articles that have cited an article since it was published. In addition, we will look at a few of Web of Science’s new features such as 'Analyze' and 'Find Related Records'. There will be time for Q&A and hands-on practice.

Searching for Information on Public Policy and Environmental Issues
Monday, March 14, 2005
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 211 Hodges Library (InfoLab)
This session will focus on locating some of the best databases, governmental resources, and professional association websites that address common sense solutions to energy and environmental problems. Policy issues that target waste and recycling, wildlife, global warming, energy, and air pollution will be among the topics highlighted.

Finding Agricultural and Natural Resources Information
Thursday, March 17, 2005
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: 211 Hodges Library (InfoLab)
Confused about where to find information related to Agricultural and Natural Resources? This workshop will cover the basics of locating information in these interdisciplinary fields. This session will cover which databases are most appropriate to search, developing and refining search strategies, and advanced tips. Time will be available for hands on practice.