All Cornell University Library workshops and events are listed on our Events Calendar.
To register:
For current Cornell faculty, staff and students: Click on the “Register” link next to each workshop.
For non Cornell University affiliates: Send an e-mail to: olinurisworkshops@cornell.edu. Include the workshop name and date, along with your name, telephone number and e-mail address. You will receive confirmation as soon as you have been registered.
For further questions or concerns about the workshops, please e-mail: olinurisworkshops@cornell.edu
HTML I: Creating a Web Page
What is HTML? Starting from scratch, you will learn HTML tagging to create a Web page. After gaining an understanding of the basics, you will use the editing software Notetab Light to perform creating and editing tasks. We will also discuss setting up a Web page up on the CU People Web server. Class outline. HTML Resources.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
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HTML II: Intermediate HTML
This workshop assumes attendance at the HTML I workshop or basic knowledge of HTML. We will cover page design, lists, working with images, and adding color. Class outline.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
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HTML III: Tables and Introduction to Frames
Introduces the use of tables and frames in your Web pages. Attendance at both the HTML I and HTML II classes or fluency in writing HTML is a prerequisite for this class. Class outline.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
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Introduction to Style Sheets
Introduces the use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) in designing Web pages. In concert with HTML, Style Sheets act as templates, enabling more precise and efficient control over layout, fonts, colors, backgrounds, and other typographical effects, whether your Web site occupies a single page or suite of pages. Participants must have a high comfort level in writing HTML, or have attended the HTML I through HTML III classes.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
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Dreamweaver, Part I
An introduction to web page creation using Dreamweaver. Learn to create and format web pages, add images, links and tables. Class outline
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
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Part II focuses on Dreamweaver's web site management tools for organizing a site and uploading pages. Attendance at Dreamweaver Part I recommended.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
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Add visual and auditory impact to your presentations by using the multimedia features of Microsoft's PowerPoint. We will cover how to choose an appropriate template, create slides, insert images, sounds and hyperlinks, as well as tips for giving the presentation.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
- Tuesday, September 30 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm Register
GIS I: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Part I
This workshop is for people new to GIS. The workshop consists of a brief overview of GIS concepts and applications, followed by hands-on experience with GIS software (ArcGIS 9) to create simple digital maps. If time allows we will learn to create a basic thematic map using tabular data from the US census.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
- Thursday, September 25 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm Register
GIS II: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Part II
This workshop will build on the knowledge gained from GIS I, but is still introductory. We will work through two exercises, the first finding and using census data to create maps. A second exercise will explore how to use other data, such as those derived from GPS units to plot locations on a map.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
- Thursday, October 2 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm Register
Electronic Genealogy: Introduction to American Genealogy
The computer and the Internet are powerful tools for genealogists, but you do not have to be a professional to use them effectively. Participants will be introduced to basic tools and concepts for online genealogical research. The course will concentrate on giving you hands-on experience with two genealogical databases, Ancestry and HeritageQuest, as well as show you how to explore the many resources available on the Web and here at Cornell. Class outline.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
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Return to Table of ContentsLearn how to build a database of bibliographic references from a variety of resources, including library catalogs and periodical indexes. EndNote interfaces with several standard word processing programs and provides direct connections to resources, making it easy to import references and incorporate them in your writing. Class outline.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
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- Tuesday, September 23 -- 2:00pm - 3:30pm Register
- Wednesday, November 19 -- 10:00am - 11:30am Register
Manage Citations with RefWorks
Free to Cornell students and faculty, RefWorks is a web-based tool that helps make library research and paper writing easier. It retrieves and organizes citations from online databases then creates correctly formatted citations or footnotes and bibliographies. Class outline.Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
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- Tuesday, September 9 -- 1:00pm - 2:30pm Register
- Thursday, October 9 -- 10:00am - 11:30am Register
- Wednesday, November 5 -- 1:00pm - 2:30pm Register
Doing research in the Humanities at Cornell? Want to save time as you search for the right databases or other resources? Learn about helpful tools for improving efficiencies in locating primary sources, articles and much more. Once you have found the material you need, learn how to manage citations and integrate them into your research documents easily and quickly.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Wednesday, October 8 -- 10:00am - 11:30am Register
Focus on Social Sciences Resources
Doing research in the Social Sciences at Cornell? Want to save time as you search for the right databases or other resource?. Learn about helpful tools for improving efficiencies in locating primary sources, articles, statistics, and much more. Once you have found the material you need, learn how to manage citations and integrate them into your research documents easily and quickly.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Monday, October 6 -- 10: 00am - 11:30am Register
Learn to navigate through electronic articles, databases, and citation management tools in this hands-on workshop. We will show you tips for improving research efficiency, how to search for citations, when and how to request items through Interlibrary Loan, and introduce ways to keep track of the research you find. Get the most out of your research time!
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
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- Wednesday, September 10--2:00pm - 3:30pm Register
- Friday, October 17 -- 10:00am - 11:30am Register
- Monday, November 10 -- 10:00am - 11:30am Register
Learn basic techniques for capturing digital audio and sound editing using free software.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Thursday, November 6 --1:00pm - 2:30pm Register
Now that you have created sound files, learn to share your audio through RSS feeds for iTunes and other feed-sharing sites.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Thursday, November 13 --1:00pm - 2:30pm Register
“Wiki” means quick in Hawaiian. A wiki is a collaboratively-built and maintained web site that facilitates quick and easy communication, and encourages contributions from visitors. In this hands-on session, we will discuss the pros and cons of wikis for various uses and demonstrate two free web-based wikis for creating public or private wiki spaces. Please note: This session does not cover the Confluence wiki software licensed for Cornell.
Session will meet in Uris
Library Electronic Classroom
- Friday, October 17 --1:00pm - 2:30pm Register
Introduction to Confluence Wikis
In this hands-on introduction to the Confluence wiki software, we cover the basic steps of creating and editing pages, wiki markup and templates. Limited to the Cornell University community.
Session will meet in Uris
Library Electronic Classroom
- Friday, September 19 --1:00pm - 2:30pm Register
Keeping Track of What's Online: RSS Readers and Social Bookmarking
Is your browser's bookmark file getting unwieldy? Learn how RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and bookmarking services can increase your productivity and keep you up-to-date. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to easily manage information on the Web, whether you're working on your research or keeping track of personal interests.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Wednesday, October 1 --1:00pm - 2:30pm Register
Learn how to use free online blogging services to publish your writings, musings, opinions, and more on the Web. This workshop will introduce basic blogging concepts using eBlogger and Wordpress. By the end of the workshop, you will be posting content to your very own blog!
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Monday, October 20 --10:00am - 11:30am Register
Finding Images: Cornell's Visual Resources
An introduction to finding and using images from Cornell's digital image collections and other visual resources. We will survey images search engines (e.g. Good Images, Snap), Flickr, and other free image resources, and compare them to the image collections and databases available on campus. We will also cover how to properly use and credit copyrighted images in your research projects.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Friday, October 31 --2:00pm - 4:30pm Register
Get the Most Out of the Library
This workshop introduces Cornell University staff members to the library's rich resources. We will navigate the library's catalog and web site, search licensed databases, and learn to use important sources of information.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
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We hear all the time in the news about copyright, but what is it really? This workshop will explore what copyright protects, who owns copyright, how you copyright something, how long copyright lasts; and copyright owner's rights.
Session will meet in Olin Library 106G Classroom
- Tuesday, October 28 --12:00pm - 1:00pm Register
Susette Newberry
Updated 14 August 2008 (LO)
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