Undergraduate Research Award due May 1st - PRIZES!

In recognition of the extraordinary academic achievements of our undergraduate students, the University Library announces the fourth annual U-M Library Undergraduate Student Research Award for excellence in library research conducted in support of an undergraduate student project.

If you have students who have written or participated in a research paper/project from Spring 2013-Winter 2014 term, please encourage them to submit their work for consideration.  Students will also need a faculty sponsor. 

The awards are as follows:

Maize Award for Single-Term Projects                 Blue Award for Multi-Term Projects

First Place:      $1,000                                        First Place:      $1,000

Second Place: $   500                                        Second Place:  $  500

Third Place:     $   250                                        Third Place:      $  250

Interested faculty and students can find additional information about this award at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/undergraduate-research-award

The application deadline is Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the award committee at:libresearchaward@umich.edu

Selfies in the Stacks

I wanted to let you know about my new Tumblr "Selfies in the Stacks" at http://selfiesinthestacks.tumblr.com. The idea of this Tumblr is to encourage students to experience the joys of seeing actual, physical books in the library. The selfies were part of a library project for Beth Hay's Methods of Inquiry class. Check it out and please submit your own selfie in the stacks!

U-M Library Undergraduate Student Research Award

In recognition of the extraordinary academic achievements of our undergraduate students, the University Library announces the fourth annual U-M Library Undergraduate Student Research Award for excellence in library research conducted in support of an undergraduate student project.

If you have students who have written or participated in a research paper/project from Spring 2013-Winter 2014 term, please encourage them to submit their work for consideration.  Students will also need a faculty sponsor. 

The awards are as follows:

  Maize Award for Single-Term Projects                Blue Award for Multi-Term Projects

First Place:      $1,000                                        First Place:      $1,000

Second Place: $   500                                       Second Place: $   500

Third Place:     $   250                                        Third Place:     $   250

Interested faculty and students can find additional information about this award at:  http://www.lib.umich.edu/undergraduate-research-award

The application deadline is Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the award committee at:libresearchaward@umich.edu

Call for Self Portraits

The Shapiro Library is putting together a digital display of SELF PORTRAITS to be displayed on the digital screens in Bert's Study Lounge later this semester.

All (faculty, staff, students) are invited and encouraged to submit their work. Most digital file formats are acceptable (.pdf, .jpg, .png, .ppt, .mov + YouTube, vimeo). Further information about formatting is available here:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/berts-study-lounge/submitting-content 
When in doubt, please feel free to submit -- we will work with any content submitted to make sure it displays correctly.

To submit your work, please email it as an attachment along with a separate file that includes the following information byFriday, January 24 at 5 PM.

Your Name

Status: Student, Faculty, or Staff

Title or Major

School/College/Department/Unit

 

Image Title(s)

Date

Medium

Short Description/Statement

 

Email the files to: upload.Self_Po.gqkdub94sz@u.box.com

 

Questions? jlausch@umich.edu

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Jamie Lausch Vander Broek

Learning Librarian
Exhibits and Programming Librarian

University of Michigan

734.764.3166

lib.umich.edu/users/jlausch

Afro Kilt Documentary Screening on December 5th

Literature Review Workshops

Do you need to conduct a literature review for your proposal, dissertation, or research article? Are you concerned about how you’ll find the best articles, how to keep track of your findings, or ways to improve your search process? This workshop will guide participants through the steps that will help them search the literature to see what research has been done on a particular topic and how best to keep track of what they find along the way. Participants will learn about the different kinds of literature reviews, how to judge which are the more important writings on the topic, as well as what are some of the more specialized sources to check in their specific fields. Best of all, they will learn when they can stop searching!

Literature Review for the Social Sciences

Wednesday, 10/30, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Register at: http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/literature-review-for-social-sciences-2/

Literature Review for the Humanities

Monday, 11/11, 3:00-5:00pm

Register at: http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/literature-review-for-the-humanities-2/

For additional information on Library instruction and workshops see:

http://www.lib.umich.edu/instruction-and-workshops

Share Your Academic Work in Bert's Study Lounge

Sharing is part of discovering.

Display your academic work on the big(ish) screens in Bert's Study Lounge in the Shapiro Library. We're looking for art, images, presentations, videos and more!  See our submission and display guidelines for details. Questions? Contact us at shapiroscreens@umich.edu.

LS&A and University Library Offer Digital Research in the Humanities Course

In Winter 2013, LS&A and the University Library will offer a new two-credit course on advanced research called UC 270-010: Digital Research in the Humanities.

UC 270-010: Digital Research in the Humanities is aimed at upper-level undergraduates interested in gaining expertise in advanced research strategies. Students will be introduced to the conventions of scholarly research within their disciplines by developing research questions, conducting literature reviews, and presenting the results of their research. In this course, the emphasis will be on understanding disciplinary research processes, finding primary and secondary sources, synthesizing information, and thinking critically about how sources support a scholarly argument. This course will prepare students for conducting research throughout their academic careers. Class meets 10 am - 12 pm, Wednesdays in 1245 NQ. Contact the instructor, Sigrid Anderson Cordell (scordell@umich.edu), for more information.

Make a free tote at the Shapiro Tech Deck

Strategies and Techniques for Effectively Using Video in Teaching

Monday, 10/1, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

There are a multitude of possibilities for bringing video into today’s classroom to support student learning, but how can it best be done in a way that encourages learning and involvement? In this session we will explore the realities of what can be done with current technology as well as some ideas for what might be possible with new technologies on the horizon. We will explore three aspects of classroom use: making video available to students 24/7; effective use of video for classroom presentations; and ways to support students with creating video based assignments.

Register at:

http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/strategies-and-techniques-for-effectively-using-video-in-teaching/

Read Out-- Banned Books Week, Oct. 4th on the Diag

Next week is Banned Books Week. The Read Out will be Thursday, Oct. 4th, from noon-1pm on the diag. The Read Out is an annual event where readers from the campus community read short passages (2-3 minutes) from banned books. Please pass this information along to any interested departments, campus organizations, and individuals. Readers can contact me to schedule a time to read.

Solo Exhibit Series Reception in Bert's Study Lounge

           Please join us for a reception highlighting University of Michigan student work. Featured Artists: Aaron Rappaport, Shannon Kohlitz, Katie Eberts, and Alden Reiss. Refreshments will be served!

Event Details

Date:September 17th, 2012

Time:4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location:Bert's Study Lounge, Shapiro Lobby