University Libraries is hosting a variety of events this fall including three research professional development opportunities and a game night.
Learn@Research Lib Forum – “Learn your personal research assistant: Zotero”
September 11, noon
Zotero is an open-source reference management tool that significantly streamlines the literature review process. It helps researchers organize, annotate, cite, and share research, making it an asset for conducting and writing literature reviews. To learn more, join University Libraries virtually on September 11 at noon.
Learn more about learn your personal research assistant: Zotero
Game night @ Hodges Library
September 11, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy the opening Game Night of Fall 2025, featuring board games, video games, and VR, all provided for free by the Libraries! Join at Hodges Library on the 2nd floor on September 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Don’t be duped: Hints to spot predatory journals and conferences
September 15, 3 p.m.
To learn how to outsmart predatory publishers, join this workshop. They will: discuss methods and provide a checklist to help you recognize predatory journals, publishers, or conferences; and provide solutions to avoid them. Join University Libraries virtually on September 15 at 3 p.m.
Publish or perish: Identify your high-impact journal to publish
October 16, 3 p.m.
Selecting the right journal strategically to publish your research paper is a crucial step. Join University Libraries virtually on October 16 at 3 p.m. to learn about tools that help you make an informed decision and select the right journal to enhance the visibility, impact, and reach of your work.