
See all Cornell University Library workshops and events on our Events Calendar.
To register:
For current Cornell faculty, staff and students: Click on the "Click Here to Register" link next to each workshop.
For non Cornell University affiliates: Send registration request directly to Liane O'Brien (lew14@cornell.edu.) Include the workshop name and date, your telephone number and your email address.
For further questions or concerns about the workshops, please contact: Liane O'Brien, 255-3319 or email: lew14@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.
Choose a session from the dates listed below:
- Thursday, February 14 -- 2:30pm - 4:30pm click here to register
- Wednesday, March 12-- 2:30pm - 4:30pm click here to register
- Monday, May 5 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
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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.
Choose a session from the dates listed below:
- Thursday, February 21 -- 2:30pm - 4:30pm click here to register
- Wednesday, April 2-- 2:30pm - 4:30pm click here to register
- Tuesday, May 6-- 10:00am -12:00pm click here to register
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
Choose a session from the dates listed below:
- Wednesday, April 9-- 2:30pm - 4:30pm click here to register
- Wednesday, May 7-- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
Advanced Web Design
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 a suite of pages. Participants must have a high comfort level in writing HTML, or have attended the HTML I through HTML III classes. Class Outline.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
- Thursday, April 24 -- 2:30pm - 4:30pm click here to register
Dreamweaver I
An introduction to web page creation using Dreamweaver. Learn to create and format web pages, add images, links and tables. An understanding of HTML is recommended. Class outline
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
- Monday, March 3 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
- Thursday, April 10-- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
Dreamweaver II
A continuation of Dreamweaver I including advanced features such as forms, as well as how to manage a web site using Dreamweaver’s site management tools. Dreamweaver I class or previous experience with Dreamweaver is recommended.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
- Monday, March 10-- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
- Thursday, April 17 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
Using EndNote to Manage Citations
Participants will learn 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.
- Thursday, February 7 -- 10:00am - 11:30pm click here to register
- Wednesday, March 5 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
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Introduction to PowerPoint
Add visual and auditory impact to your presentations by using the multimedia features of Microsoft's PowerPoint. We will show you how to choose an appropriate template, create slides, insert images, sounds and hyperlinks, preview and modify your presentation, and post it on the Web.
Sessions will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom.
- Tuesday, February 12 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register CANCELLED
- Monday, April 7 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
Introduction to Creating Multimedia Presentations
This introductory workshop will focus on the hardware and software available at the Cornell Library Collaborative Learning Computer Laboratory in Uris Library, also known as CL(3), for creating simple multimedia presentations.
Class is limited to 6 participants.
Session meets in the Uris Library CL(3)
- Tuesday, March 4 -- 9:00am - 10:00am click here to register CANCELLED
GIS I: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
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.
- Friday, April 4 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
GIS II: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
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.
- Friday, April 11 -- 10:00am - 12:00pm click here to register
Using RefWorks to Manage Citations
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 Olin Library 106 Classroom.
- Tuesday, February 19 -- 3:00pm - 4:30pm click here to register
- Tuesday, March 25 -- 10:00am - 11:30am click here to register
- Wednesday, April 23 -- 3:00pm - 4:30pm click here to register
- Friday, May 9 -- 10:00am - 11:30am click here to register
Electronic Genealogy I: 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
- Thursday, March 27 --12:00pm - 1:30pm click here to register
- Friday, May 9 -- 12:00pm - 1:30pm click here to register
Electronic Genealogy II: Introduction to International Genealogy
Participants will be introduced to basic tools and concepts for online genealogical research in advanced international sources. This session is for specialized researchers only--those who cannot use U.S. sources because their ancestors never immigrated to the U.S. or immigrated to the U.S. only recently, or those genealogists who've learned the basics covered in Electronic Genealogy I or have already thoroughly researched their U.S. family history and are ready to begin international research. If you have questions about whether this is the right session for you, email Virginia Cole or Bob Kibbee.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Friday, May 16--12:00pm - 1:30pm click here to register
Flickr 101
Learn how to manage your collection of digital photos with the online photo-sharing site Flickr. The workshop will cover features such as uploading, tagging, and organizing sets and collections, plus fun, creative ways to share your photos.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Tuesday, April 15 --12:00pm - 1:00pm click here to register
Learn how to utilize open source blogging software 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
- Tuesday, April 1 --12:00pm - 1:00pm click here to register
Learn how RSS (Really Simple Syndication) technology can increase your productivity. RSS technology conveniently downloads new web content from your favorite sites directly to your RSS Reader saving you the trouble of looking for updated news. This workshop will introduce the different RSS Readers and walk you through locating and subscribing to a variety of feeds using Bloglines and Google Reader.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Wednesday, April 16 --12:00pm - 1:00pm click here to register
Wondering what Facebook is and how you can use it yourself to join the 42,000+ other members of Facebook's Cornell network? This workshop will guide you through setting up an account, privacy issues and social conventions, and together we'll discuss why Facebook has a place in higher education.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Thursday, February 28 --12:00pm - 1:00pm click here to register
Learn about social bookmarking, a new collaborative way to organize, share, and find information on the Web. In this workshop, you will learn how to use del.icio.us to tag, save, share, and discover Web content whether you're working on a research paper or keeping track of personal interests.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Wednesday, March 26 --12:00pm - 1:00pm click here to 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 image search engines (e.g. Google Images, Snap) and compare them to the image collections and databases available through Find It. We will also cover how to properly use and credit copyrighted images in your research projects.
Session will meet in Uris Library Electronic Classroom
- Wednesday, April 23 --10:00am - 11:30am click here to register
Get the Most Out of the Library: Tips & Tools for the Cornell Staff Members
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
- Thursday, March 20 --12:00pm - 1:00pm click here to register
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Updated 1 February 2008 (MOE)
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