Past Events

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  • Thu, 01/30/2025 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: Fish Bowl

In partnership with UCSB Reads, join UCSB Health & Wellness for a 3-week series exploring The Book of Delights, by Ross Gay through three engaging creative projects!

Week 1: Journaling Like Ross 
1/23/2025 4:30pm-5:30pm
Kick off your own "book of delights" with a free journal...

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  • Thu, 01/23/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Fri, 01/24/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Thu, 01/30/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Fri, 01/31/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509

This workshop covers the fundamentals of working with raster and vector geospatial data in R. Participants will learn to plot and analyze raster data, change projections, perform raster math, and work with multi-band rasters. The workshop also explores vector data, including points, lines, and polygons, and demonstrates how to combine multiple layers in a single map. Additionally, participants will work with time series rasters and compute summary statistics from this data....

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Detail of four hands selecting images from a collection of sources to create zines
  • Wed, 01/29/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Fish Bowl

In celebration of the 2025 UCSB Reads book, The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay, the Library invites you to create zines that capture moments of joy. Join us for a free art making workshop where you can share what brings you delight. Participants will learn how to make a zine and collage together a collection of found images.

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Sewing machine
  • Tue, 01/28/2025 - 5:15pm to 6:45pm
Location: Makerspace

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.



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  • Thu, 01/23/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Fri, 01/24/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Thu, 01/30/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Fri, 01/31/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509

This workshop covers the fundamentals of working with raster and vector geospatial data in R. Participants will learn to plot and analyze raster data, change projections, perform raster math, and work with multi-band rasters. The workshop also explores vector data, including points, lines, and polygons, and demonstrates how to combine multiple layers in a single map. Additionally, participants will work with time series rasters and compute summary statistics from this data....

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Lunch and Learn Logo
  • Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

Lunch & Learn is a quarterly series that features two graduate students, one from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and one from a SHEF discipline (Social Sciences, Humanities, Education and Fine Arts). Each presenter is able to share a 15 minute talk on any topic they want in a moderated, low stakes environment to their peers in the graduate student body.

Lunch & Learns are on Fridays during the year, and best of all, FREE LUNCH IS...

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Two journals among flowers and leaves with the text Finding Your Delight
  • Thu, 01/23/2025 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: Fish Bowl

In partnership with UCSB Reads, join UCSB Health & Wellness for a 3-week series exploring The Book of Delights, by Ross Gay through three engaging creative projects!

Week 1: Journaling Like Ross 
1/23/2025 4:30pm-5:30pm

  • Kick off your...
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Promotional image of the workshop, with UCSB Library and Data Carpentry logos
  • Thu, 01/23/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Fri, 01/24/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Thu, 01/30/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Fri, 01/31/2025 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509

This workshop covers the fundamentals of working with raster and vector geospatial data in R. Participants will learn to plot and analyze raster data, change projections, perform raster math, and work with multi-band rasters. The workshop also explores vector data, including points, lines, and polygons, and demonstrates how to combine multiple layers in a single map. Additionally, participants will work with time series rasters and compute summary statistics from this data....

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Laser cutter
  • Wed, 01/22/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace

Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of laser cutting, where you'll learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects. We will provide template designs available for you to customize so that you get to experience the process from start to finish. No experience needed!



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  • Wed, 01/22/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Wed, 04/09/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509

Please register in advance.

Join the UCSB Reads Student-Led Book Club for an engaging, student-driven exploration of this year’s UCSB Reads selection, The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Connect with peers, share insights, and dive deeper into the themes, and ideas of the book through lively...

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  • Tue, 01/14/2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
  • Fri, 01/17/2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
  • Tue, 01/21/2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509

This three-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to Python, specifically designed for participants with no prior programming experience. Through the use of Jupyter notebooks, learners will get started coding in Python. The workshop will cover essential skills such as data loading and analysis, automation of data processing tasks, and the creation of basic plots for data visualization.

Register in Shoreline: ...

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  • Fri, 01/17/2025 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

Registration is required.

The “Zotero Basics” workshops last two hours and will cover all aspects of using Zotero to manage citations for your personal research. While the basic workshops are designed for beginners, tips will be shared that will also help experienced users make better use of Zotero.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

  • Describe...
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  • Fri, 01/17/2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

Please register in advance.

UCSB Library invites faculty, graduate students, and others actively engaged in research to a workshop that offers the practical benefits of open research. Join us for a collaborative discussion on the benefits of adopting open research practices. This approach can foster better reproducibility, collaboration, and transparency in scholarly work. We will explore the...

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  • Tue, 01/14/2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
  • Fri, 01/17/2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
  • Tue, 01/21/2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509

This three-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to Python, specifically designed for participants with no prior programming experience. Through the use of Jupyter notebooks, learners will get started coding in Python. The workshop will cover essential skills such as data loading and analysis, automation of data processing tasks, and the creation of basic plots for data visualization.

Register in Shoreline: ...

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Yarn and crochet hooks
  • Thu, 01/16/2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Makerspace

Meet up with your fellow fiber artists at the Makerspace. This event is just a casual, drop-in event where you can work on crochet, knitting, or any other yarn art. Feel free to start a new project, or bring a project you've been working on. We will provide yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles. A sample pattern will be provided for anyone who wishes to follow along.

This event is open to experts and beginners alike. We will not have formal instruction during this...

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UCSB Reads Giveaway with UCSB Chancellor Yang
  • Thu, 01/16/2025 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Paseo

The Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, and Interim University Librarian will hand out free copies of the UCSB Reads 2025 book to UCSB students while supplies last. The 2025 selection is The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay.

This event may be photographed or recorded.
 

Transfer Students Coffee and Craft at the Makerspace
  • Thu, 01/16/2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Makerspace

This event is for Transfer Students to meet and craft together. Envision the new year by collaging together a vision board in the form of a zine (DIY booklet). The Makerspace will provide all materials. Join us for free crafting and coffee!

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3D printing
  • Tue, 01/14/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!



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Promotional image of the workshop, with UCSB Library and Data Carpentry logos
  • Tue, 01/14/2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
  • Fri, 01/17/2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
  • Tue, 01/21/2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509

This three-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to Python, specifically designed for participants with no prior programming experience. Through the use of Jupyter notebooks, learners will get started coding in Python. The workshop will cover essential skills such as data loading and analysis, automation of data processing tasks, and the creation of basic plots for data visualization.

Register in Shoreline: ...

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Illustration of a grid of items around a red Z in a grey cube
  • Fri, 01/10/2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

Registration is required.

The “Zotero Basics” workshops last two hours and will cover all aspects of using Zotero to manage citations for your personal research. While the basic workshops are designed for beginners, tips will be shared that will also help experienced users make better use of Zotero.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

  • Describe...
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icons of yoga, snacks, origami and coloring surround by leaves
  • Fri, 12/06/2024 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

Take a healthy study break before finals. Stretch, color, grab snacks, and pick up free bluebooks and scantrons. Sign-up for a massage (first-come, first-served, in person, starting at 10:50am).

In collaboration with UCSB Health & Wellness and UCSB ONDAS Student Center

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  • Wed, 12/04/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

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The UCSB Library is offering a workshop for graduate students on publishing. This workshop is designed to teach students about the different venues available for publishing articles, manuscripts, and data. Additionally, the workshop will highlight critical resources available for your success. 

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Identify where to go to find key publications in...

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Laser cutter
  • Fri, 11/22/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location: Makerspace

Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of laser cutting, where you'll learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects. We will provide template designs available for you to customize so that you get to experience the process from start to finish. No experience needed!



Register now to save your spot!

 

Bookbinding Stitches
  • Thu, 11/21/2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace

Learn how to bind a book during a hands-on workshop where we'll make a gratitude journal. Learn the basics of book structures and hand stitching. Everyone will get to take home a bound sketchbook they made themselves. No experience needed and all materials are provided!

Register now to save your spot!

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