Bodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

Workshops taking place in 8th Week:

Research metrics and citation analysis tools: Part 1 what makes a journal a “top” journal? (Mon 12^th June, 11:00-12:30)
In this session we will cover how to locate and interpret journal level metrics such as the Journal Impact Factor (JIF). We will examine the tools you can use to locate journal level metrics, such as Journal Citation Reports and Scopus Sources. We will also consider the uses, limitations and pitfalls inherent in these metrics and how they can be used responsibly. By the end of the session you will be familiar with: the main journal metrics; using Journal Citation Reports and CiteScore Journal Metrics to find journal impact factors; using Essential Science Indicators to find top research by articles, authors, institutions, countries and journals; and the issues and recommendations for using citation analysis to measure impact.
Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers, academics, research support staff.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

Open Scholarship: Logistics of Open Scholarship (Mon 12^th June, 14:30-16:00)
The second in a duo of courses (attendees should attend the Fundamentals course prior to Logistics) that will cover the logistics of researching, publishing, and locating open scholarship resources and tools at the University of Oxford. Subjects include: what is the Oxford University Research Archive; depositing work into ORA via Symplectic Elements; depositing data into ORA-data; applying for one of Oxford’s APC block grants; registering or connecting your ORCID; how to be included in the rights retention pilot; and locating and checking funder policies.
Who is this session for? Researchers, other academic staff, administrative staff, library staff, all Oxford students including post-graduate, and members of the OUH Trust.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Open Scholarship: Foundations of Copyright for Researchers (Tues 13^th June, 15:00-16:00)
This workshop will cover the basics of copyright as they apply to researchers at the University of Oxford. It will explain the different types of copyright work that are used or generated in research and the rights and responsibilities for researchers and academic authors in an age of increasingly open scholarship. We will discuss the practical implications of copyright law on the publication process, as well as the production and sharing of research data. We will also cover ownership of copyright, author agreements with publishers and the benefits of signing up to the University of Oxford rights retention pilot.
Who is this session for? Academics, researchers and postgraduate research students.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Research metrics and citation analysis tools: Part 2 article and researcher metrics (Thurs 15^th June, 14:30-16:00)
In this session we will examine article and researcher level metrics. We will discuss how citation counting can help identify influential papers in particular fields and how altmetrics provide a different perspective on research output. Using tools such as Web of Science, Google Scholar and Scopus you will learn how to calculate a researcher h-index. The session will also allow you to appreciate the limitations of different metrics and the importance of their cautious interpretation.
Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers, academics, research support staff.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

Bodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

Workshops taking place in 7th Week:

Research metrics and citation analysis tools: Part 1 what makes a journal a “top” journal? (Tues 6^th June, 11:00-12:30)
In this session we will cover how to locate and interpret journal level metrics such as the Journal Impact Factor (JIF). We will examine the tools you can use to locate journal level metrics, such as Journal Citation Reports and Scopus Sources. We will also consider the uses, limitations and pitfalls inherent in these metrics and how they can be used responsibly. By the end of the session you will be familiar with: the main journal metrics; using Journal Citation Reports and CiteScore Journal Metrics to find journal impact factors; using Essential Science Indicators to find top research by articles, authors, institutions, countries and journals; and the issues and recommendations for using citation analysis to measure impact.
Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers, academics, research support staff.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

Archives and modern papers for Social Sciences and History (Tues 6^th June, 11:00-12:30)
The Bodleian Libraries Weston Library has a wealth of resources covering almost all aspects of modern British society and culture. This session will introduce key finding aids and get you started with the research skills needed to make the most of these resources. Subjects to be covered include: identifying relevant material in Oxford and elsewhere; considerations when working with archival material; types of archives and modern papers; and how to find out more.
Who is this session for? Students, researchers and other Bodleian Libraries readers.
Format: Classroom-based (Weston Library).

Sources for U.S. History (Tues 6^th June, 14:00-15:30)
An online introduction to primary sources for the study of American history, from the colonial period to the 20th century. The session will provide an overview of the different kinds of information sources (early printed books, newspapers, databases and official records), and guidance on locating material for research. Collections highlighted include physical materials available in Oxford, Bodleian databases and other online resources.
Who is this session for? Students, researchers, and anyone else interested in the subject.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Working with sensitive research data (Weds 7^th June, 10:00-12:00)
A workshop outlining some of the key principles to bear in mind when working with sensitive or restricted research, whether collected yourself or obtained from a third-party source such as an NHS trust or Biobank data. Issues of confidentiality, informed consent, cybersecurity and data management will be covered. Examples of scenarios or concerns drawn from the research of participants are particularly welcome. The role of support services at Oxford will also be outlined and in particular the role of the Bodleian Data Librarian who will lead the session. Follow up consultations with the Data librarian or other subject consultants are also offered.
Who is this session for? All DPhil students and research staff in the Sciences and Medical Sciences.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

Open Scholarship: Playing in the open: Getting familiar with Creative Commons licences (Weds 7^th June, 14:00-15:30)
Create content for your teaching or research with greater confidence by attending our session on Creative Commons (CC) licences. Learn how they work, how they interact with copyright and how to use them to best effect. The session will make special reference to images but is applicable to all media, including written works. The workshop is classroom-based. In this playful, interactive face-to-face session we will cover: what Creative Commons Licences are; where to find Creative Commons material; how to apply Creative Commons to your own work; how to reuse Creative Commons materials; and we’ll finish the session with a Creative Commons card game.
Who is this session for? Anyone interested in using and sharing Creative Commons/Open Access materials.
Format: Classroom-based (Clarendon Building).

Keeping up to date with research (Weds 7^th June, 14:00-15:30)
An online introduction to using alerts to keep up to date with new research and save you time. A combination of presenter-led instruction and the opportunity for participants to set up email alerts to receive notifications for publications in their field of research. The workshop will cover: how email alerts can help you; setting up alerts on your favourite databases and other platforms for new content in your field; and managing your alerts.
Who is this session for? Postgraduates, researchers, academics and anyone interested in the topic.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Explore Virtual Reality and 3D Printing (Thurs 8^th June, 17:00-18:30)
Did you know that the Radcliffe Science Library offers a 3D printing service and lends virtual reality (VR) headsets? This session will introduce you to the exciting possibilities offered by these technologies for studying and research. By the end of the session you will: know how to access the library’s 3D printing and VR lending services; understand some of the scientific applications that VR and 3D printing has been put to in Oxford; and be aware of some of the resources you can use to develop your own 3D printing designs and VR projects. The session will include demonstrations of the library owned VR headsets and there will be the opportunity to try a headset for yourself.
Who is this session for? Any undergraduate student in the sciences.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

Bodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

Workshops taking place in 6th Week:

Overton walkthrough for Oxford University (Tues 30^th May, 11:00-12:00)
Overton is the world’s largest database of policy documents, indexing over 7 million policy documents from around the world and making them full-text searchable. During this workshop, participants will become familiar with Overton’s data and the three main search modes available in the platform. We will cover how to use Overton to see where research is cited in policy, where people are mentioned in policy and how to use Overton as a grey literature search tool.
Who is this session for? Students, researchers and anyone else interested in accessing the Overton database.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Referencing: EndNote (Introduction to) (Weds 31^st May, 10:00-12:00)
EndNote 20 is a desktop-based reference management tool for Windows and Mac users, which helps you build libraries of references and insert them into your Word document as in-text citations or footnotes and automatically generate bibliographies. The workshop will cover: what EndNote can do for you; adding references to EndNote from a range of sources; managing your references in an EndNote library; adding in-text citations and/or footnotes to your essays and papers; and creating bibliographies.
Who is this session for? Oxford students, researchers and other staff.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Referencing: Zotero (Weds 31^st May, 14:00-15:00)
Zotero is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and add citations and bibliographies to word processed documents using your chosen citation style. This online introduction covers the main features of Zotero. The Learning outcomes for this session are to: add references to Zotero; edit and organise your references in Zotero; add in-text citations and/or footnotes to your papers; and create bibliographies.
Who is this session for? Oxford students, researchers and other staff.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Referencing: RefWorks (Thurs 1^st June, 14:00-15:30)
RefWorks is a web-based reference management tool for Windows and Macs which helps you to collect and manage references and insert them into your Word document as in-text citations or footnotes and generate bibliographies. Topics covered in the online session include: understanding RefWorks and what it can do for you; adding references to RefWorks from a range of sources; managing your references; adding in-text citations and/or footnotes to your papers; creating bibliographies; and where to get help with RefWorks.
Who is this session for? Oxford students, researchers and other staff.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.