Library Workshops on ORCID and More!

Pendergrass Library offers workshops to UT students, faculty, and staff.  To register for a workshop, email credmon1@utk.edu.  Click here for workshops at Hodges Library.

Spring 2017 Workshops @ Pendergrass

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ORCID: Your Lifelong Digital Signature

Feb 7, Tues  3-4 p.m.
March 8, Wed  12-1 p.m.

Why do you need an ORCID iD? ORCID connects you with all your research outputs and activities.

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Research Posters: Step-by-Step Guide to Design, Printing & Presenting

March 22, Wed  12-1 p.m.
April 11, Tues    3-4 p.m.

Posters visually convey your research. Learn the basics in design, content, and printing.

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Finding, Understanding & Applying Information about Healthy Eating

March 22, Wed  5:30-6:30 p.m.

Library resources and tips to promote healthy eating.

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Make Break: 3D Printing @ Pendergrass

Feb 16, Thurs  2-3 p.m.
March 16, Thurs  2-3 p.m.
April 20, Thurs  2-3 p.m.

Curious about 3D printing? Sign up for this interactive tour and be entered into a drawing for a free 3D print!

 

Research Poster Help

Poster sessions in classes and at conferences are a way to visually convey research. We have created a helpful research guide that offers the basics in design, content, and printing resources. Click here to view the research guide.

The guide includes a Printing at Pendergrass checklist to follow when designing and printing your research poster.  Some tips include:

• Design a poster using a UT research poster template or your own PowerPoint slide. Choose the poster size and correctly resize the slide BEFORE designing. Some common poster sizes are 24″ by 36″ and 36″ by 48″.

• Save the PowerPoint file as a PDF: File >> Save as >> Save as type >> PDF. Double check the PDF file to make sure it is the correct dimensions: File >> Properties >> Page size.

• Decide on the type of paper: plain (least expensive), coated, or glossy (most expensive). See our pricing sheet to compare the cost.

• Submit a poster printing request online. Please submit at least 48 hours before your poster is needed. We accept credit/debit card, VolCard, check, and departmental accounts.

This semester, Pendergrass is hosting two Research Posters Workshops on how to design, print, and present your poster. Email credmon1@utk.edu to register for a workshop:

• March 22, Wed  12-1 p.m.
• April 11, Tues    3-4 p.m.

 

Geofacets Database Trial

A trial is underway for Geofacets, a geoscience solution that helps you discover downloadable geologic maps and tables which can be integrated into GIS, Google Earth, PowerPoint, and other software.

The evaluation will be available through April 8 from UT Libraries Database Trials webpage. After the trial, a decision will be made on whether to purchase the database.  Your feedback is welcome!

Geofacets can help find geologic maps and tables quicker and more efficiently, facilitate knowledge growth among students, and accelerate research. Use Geofacets to:

• Characterize a geologic basin or other geologic element
• Fill in knowledge gaps about a region or geologic subject area
• Provide scientific backup for original analyses
• Integrate published data with proprietary models in a GIS platform

For more information about Geofacets and training videos, visit their learn and support page.

PeerJ Improvements and Reviewer Reward

• increased editorial support: PeerJ is adding more editorial staff to make sure that your support emails are answered more quickly, and that Academic Editors and review volunteers get the help they need.