Coming Soon. Bodleian iSkills: Moving from research question to literature review in the Social Sciences (Thu 27 April, 10.00 to 12.00)

Get ready to undertake your literature review using your own research questions to build a successful search and apply it to a range of library resources.

Objectives – By the end of the session you will be able to:

  • Build a successful search strategy
  • Use a range of bibliographic databases and search tools in the Social Sciences
  • Work effectively with large result sets
  • Source highly cited papers relevant to your research

Intended Audience:  All DPhil students and research staff in the Social Sciences

When: Thu 27 April, 10.00 to 12.00

Where: Social Science Library, Information Skills Training Room

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Coming Soon. Workshops and Classes: iSkills: Your thesis, copyright & ORA (Wed 26 April, 14.00 to 15.00)

Oxford DPhil students are required to deposit a copy of their thesis in the Oxford University Research Archive (ORA). This session will focus on copyright and other issues that DPhil students need to take into account when preparing their thesis for upload to ORA.

Objectives – By the end of the session you will be able to

  • Deposit your thesis in ORA
  • Observe relevant rights and permissions
  • Access help with depositing your thesis in ORA

Intended Audience:  All doctoral research students

When: Wed 26 April, 14.00 to 15.00

Where: Social Science Library, Information Skills Training Room

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Coming Soon. Bodleian iSkills: Getting started in Oxford Libraries (Wednesday 26 April, 09.30 to 12.30)

An introduction to Oxford Libraries including guidance on which libraries to use; finding and using books, journals and other materials in print and online; and making the most of Library services. This workshop will help you settle into searching for literature at Oxford with confidence.

Objectives – By the end of the session you will be able to

  •  Find out which libraries are most relevant to your topic and study requirements
  • Use SOLO to find printed and online books, journals and other materials
  • Use OxLIP+ to access databases
  • Use LibGuides to find key resources for your subject
  • Access help and advice from the libraries on searching, current awareness, reference management, open access, research data management and more.

Intended Audience: All Oxford Library users

When: Thu 20 April, 12.00 – 13.00

Where: Manor Road Building, Seminar Room E

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Coming Soon. Bodleian iSkills: Managing Social Science Research Data (Tue 25 April, 10.00 to 12.00)

Good research data management is a vital component of academic practice. Part of this is the principle that the data used to develop the arguments and outcomes of your research should, where possible, be effectively stored, preserved and usable. This session introduces the University’s research data policy and outlines the practical impact this will have on the work of researchers. Some of the tools in preparation to meet the requirements will be outlined, as well as services that are already available. This session is not only essential during your DPhil but will be invaluable if you plan to continue in research as a career.

Objectives:

  • Understand common dangers and pitfalls of digital data
  • Understand key principles in organising your data effectively
  • Produce a data management plan
  • Understand funder requirements
  • Understand issues around preserving data, embargoes and access restrictions
  • Access Oxford based tools for research data management

Intended Audience:  All DPhil students and research staff

When: Tue 25 April, 10.00 to 12.00

Where: Social Science Library, Information Skills Training Room

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Coming Soon. Bodleian iSkills: Open Access Oxford. What’s Happening? (Thu 20 April, 12.00 to 13.00)

A briefing on open access publishing and Oxford’s position including guidance on how to comply with the Open Access requirements for the REF and mandates from key funding bodies whilst respecting your publisher’s rights and policies.

Topics to include:

  • What is open access?
  • Key terms – Gold, Green, Article Processing Charges
  • How to find out about research council or funder requirements
  • How to find out what your publisher will allow
  • Green route – how to deposit in ORA
  • Gold route and how to claim for APCs
  • Where to get more information & help
  • Act on Acceptance and HEFCE OA policy for the post-2014 REF.

Intended Audience: Current Oxford researchers and academics, research support staff and librarians

When: Thu 20 April, 12.00 – 13.00

Where: Manor Road Building, Seminar Room E

 

 

Potential Noise Disruption: Tuesday 4 April AM

This is advance notification that there may be some noise disruption in the South side of the Social Science Library first-thing tomorrow morning, Tuesday 4 April, whilst work takes place to vacuum the trench heating. The work will commence before the Library opens but may continue beyond 9am into Library opening hours. We thank you for your understanding.

Central Graduate Study Room designated quiet study area in Trinity Term

Graduate Study roomFollowing feedback from the Social Science Library Committee, both the Central and East Graduate Study Rooms will be designated as spaces for quiet study during Trinity Term. This is to reflect the additional need for quiet study spaces in the run up to the examination period. The Central Graduate Study Room will revert to a space for both quiet study and quiet discussion at the beginning of the Long Vacation.

Research and Skills Training Sessions in the Social Sciences: Week 7

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We have two interesting Research and Skills training sessions in the social sciences in week 7. You can book your place here. Further details below:

Getting started in Oxford’s libraries

Wednesday 2nd March 9:30 to 11:30

RSL Training Room

This 2 hour workshop will introduce new researchers to Oxford Libraries. A basic overview of the library catalogue and the online library resources will be provided via practical exercises in a computer room. Social Sciences literature databases will be explored and online tools specifically for researchers will be introduced. There will also be the opportunity for an optional guided tour of the Social Science Library on Manor Road with information also provided about the other Social Sciences Libraries within Oxford. The workshop will be useful for those not recently familiar with UK Higher Education Libraries.

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Research impact – citation analysis tools 

Thursday 3 March 14:00 to 15:30

RSL Training Room

An introduction to citation tracking and bibliometrics, using a range of impact factor tools to find top journals and conferences, count citations and measure the impact of publications and researchers. We explain their strengths and weaknesses, and how to access them. We cover: Journal Citation Reports, SCImago Journal Rank, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, Essential Science Indicators, ORCID, and more.

Research and Skills Training Sessions in the Social Sciences: Getting information to come to you

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Fri 26th Feb 14:30 – 16:00

SSL IT Training Room

Next week the research and skills training session for DPhil students is on getting information to come to you. You can book your place here. Further details below:

This session will show you how to set up alerts to journals, databases and websites, so that you receive notifications when new content is added. Participants will have the opportunity to set up RSS feed readers and/or email notifications during the session.