Past Events

Instructor: Paije Wilson
Online/virtual
06/24/2026 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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This workshop will introduce some key EndNote Desktop functions such as: creating a new library; importing citations; organizing, managing, and sharing citations; using the Microsoft Word plug-in; and using the Cite While You Write plugin for Google Docs. This workshop will use the new EndNote 2025 release, but will also be applicable to EndNote 21 users.

Instructor: Hannah Swan
Online/virtual
06/17/2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Have you ever wondered what to do with your family photo albums or letters from loved ones? How to digitize slides or catalog a personal collection? Join Curator and History of Health Sciences Librarian Hannah Swan for a layperson’s guide to managing personal papers, photographs, and printed collections.

Instructor: Susan Vandagriff
Online/virtual
06/10/2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Whether you’ve been using PubMed for years or are just getting to know it, there is always something to learn! Join us in this hands-on workshop as we cover basic and advanced searching techniques and what to do with search results, use the various tools PubMed has to offer, and more.

Facilitated by Kevin Wyne, MPAS, MSc, PA-C
Zoom (link will be emailed ahead of discussion)
06/03/2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Please join us for a discussion of Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green.

Instructor: Leslie Christensen
Online/virtual
04/29/2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Embase is biomedical and pharmacological literature database newly available through Ebling Library. Participants will receive an overview of the database and how coverage differs from Pubmed.

Instructor: Paije Wilson & Trisha Adamus
Online/virtual
04/22/2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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This workshop will walk you through how to create an ORCID profile, show you how to link ORCID to SciENcv and eRA Commons, and demonstrate the basics of creating an NIH Biographical Sketch in SciENcv.

Instructor: Kenneth Williamson
Online/virtual
04/15/2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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In this workshop, you will learn how to sign up for a free EndNote Basic account, authenticate your account with UW Madison to get access to additional styles, import citations from a variety of databases, create and share groups, and use the Cite While You Write plugin for Microsoft Word.

Instructor: Joseph King
Ebling Library Meeting Room
04/10/2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Learn about one of the boardgames featured in Ebling’s collection. This workshop will introduce players to the rules of Carcassonne and allows them to play one or more rounds with other attendees.

Instructor: Joseph King
Ebling Library Meeting Room
02/04/2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Learn about one of the boardgames featured in Ebling’s collection. This workshop will introduce players to the rules of Azul and allows them to play one or more rounds with other attendees.

Instructor: Trisha Adamus
Online/virtual
02/04/2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Teaching is more than conveying information—it’s a skill that grows through reflection, practice, and intention. In this one-hour interactive workshop, participants will explore the often-overlooked art of teaching with a focus on clarity, empathy, and personal growth.