Workshops at the University of Texas Libraries are free, drop-in workshops on topics related to research, digital tools and more. All workshops are free, open to everyone and located across Libraries locations. Workshops with invited speakers or co-organized with outside institutions may be subject to registration fees. Non-UT affiliated persons can connect to our WiFi network through the UTGuest network or EduRoam.
Upcoming Workshops
Location: Online
Join the Digital Humanities Workshop Series and explore how digital tools and methods can support and advance research.
In this workshop, we will go over some basic concepts of GenAI and explore some ways to integrate AI in digital humanities workflow. In particular, we will explore using open-weight and local LLM models to perform traditional Digital Humanities tasks, such as OCR and topic modeling, with the help of Codex and LM Studio.
Participants are encouraged to have Codex and LM Studio installed on their devices prior to the workshop.
Presenter: Yi Shan, East Asian Studies Liaison Librarian.
Location: Scholars Lab Data Lab (PCL 2.202)
101 E. 21st Street Austin, Texas 78712
Researchers are increasingly under pressure to publish data at the end of a funding cycle and when research findings are released because of funder requirements. However, sharing data alone does not ensure reproducibility. Data must be properly documented and packaged so others can access, understand and reuse it.
In this virtual session, participants will learn best practices for publishing open data. Topics include:
- Using a documentation template
- Creating and managing file formats and codebooks
- Identifying appropriate data repositories and understanding what does and does not qualify as a repository
Location: Online
Do you struggle to find files on your own computer?
Are your files named “Document (54)” or “Essay - FINAL VERSION”?
Are you running out of cloud storage space?
Are your family photo albums getting ruined by humidity and time?
Do you still have floppy disks hidden somewhere in your office?
This year, the Scan Tech Studio invites you to participate in World Digital Preservation Day events!
Come learn about the complexity of digital preservation from a panel of library professionals, how to implement some best practices for your personal archiving or academic research, and hear from faculty and students on how they engage and practice digital preservation in their own projects.
Schedule:
Noon - 12:50 p.m. Digital Preservation Practitioners Panel
~ 10 minute break ~
1:00 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. DIY Your Own Digital Archive Workshop
~ 5 minute break ~
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lighting Talk Session
World Digital Preservation Day is an annual global event sponsored by the Digital Preservation Coalition.
Location: Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL)
Scholars Lab Data Lab (PCL 2.202)
101 E. 21st Street Austin, Texas 78712
Looking for a productive way to tackle your assignments? Join the University Writing Center and UT Libraries for a Sunday evening Writing and Research Rodeo, to make progress on your coursework with support from writing and research experts.
Bring your projects, settle in for focused work time, and drop in for one-on-one help whenever you need it. Whether you're getting started on a paper, refining a draft, or searching for sources, you'll have access to guidance from experienced staff.
Open to all undergraduate students.
RSVP early! Seating and snacks are limited.
Location: University Writing Center (PCL 2.330A)
101 E. 21st Street Austin, Texas 78712