Past Events
- Thu, 03/12/2026 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Location: Online
Graphical abstracts condense complex research into a single, focused visual. In this session, we will explore recommendations for defining the message, structuring the layout, and using color and text strategically to create clear, compelling graphical abstracts.
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The Data to Discovery Series is hosted by Research Data Services (RDS) @ the UCSB Library....
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- Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
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The UCSB Library is offering a workshop for graduate students on publishing. This workshop is designed to teach you about the publishing process, different venues available for publishing your research, Open Access, and how to protect your scholarship and your rights as an author. Additionally, the workshop will highlight critical resources available for your success.
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- Sun, 03/08/2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Other, off-campus
Location: Santa Barbara Public Library (Faulkner Gallery East, Central Branch)
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Join Santa Barbara Public Library to discuss this year’s UCSB Reads book,...
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- Fri, 03/06/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location: Online
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Getting ready to complete your graduate degree but not sure if traditional academic positions are for you? Curious about careers in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (a.k.a. GLAM), but not sure where to start? Join us for a roundtable discussion with local GLAM professionals from the UCSB Library and the Art, Design & Architecture (ADA) Museum and hear about how these...
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- Fri, 03/06/2026 - 10:30am
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
Registration on Shoreline: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2271238
This is the first workshop of a three-workshop series on creating maps and analyzing geospatial data with ArcGIS Online. The goal of this workshop is to demonstrate how to make a simple map, suitable for inclusion in a publication.
- Thu, 03/05/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Location: Other, on-campus
Location: Student Resource Building, 3rd Floor Forum
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Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join the Office of International Students & Scholars’ All Languages Language Exchange, held in collaboration with UCSB Reads as part of this year’s selection,...
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- Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
- Wed, 03/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
- Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
- Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
- Wed, 06/03/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Sara Miller McCune Arts Library, Room 1411
Hybrid Event - Join on Zoom
Would you like to work on your open source goals in a focused and motivating environment?
In partnership with UC's new Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCSB Open Source Program presents the Open Source Lounge, a monthly co-working space for open source activities. Bring your laptop and some work to do, such as programming exercises, a bug to fix, some...
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- Wed, 03/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
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This UCSB Library workshop is offered in celebration of Open Education Week (OEW), March 2–6, 2026. OEW is an annual global event that highlights and promotes scholarly exploration of open education.
Researchers create far more than journal articles. Datasets, code, experimental protocols, and event...
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- Mon, 03/02/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
The following workshop has been cancelled. If you would like to attend an open office hour with your questions about Creative Commons licenses, please reach out to Anne Cong-Huyen or Angela Chikowero.
This interactive UCSB Library workshop is offered in celebration of Open Education Week (OEW), March 2–6, 2026. OEW is an...
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- Thu, 01/29/2026 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- Thu, 02/12/2026 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- Thu, 02/26/2026 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Other, on-campus
Location: Women's Center Community Room
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Join the Women’s Center in partnership with UCSB Reads this winter for the Feminist Book Club, featuring the UCSB Reads selection ...
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- Thu, 02/26/2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Other, on-campus
Location: Transfer Student Center
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Join the Transfer Student Center (TSC) in partnership with the UCSB Library, UCSB Reads, and the Asian American Studies Department, for a special 2-part TSC Book Club featuring...
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- Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Location: Online
Digital images are research data shaped by many choices before and after acquisition. In this session, we will explore how images—including microscopy images—encode information, identify common pitfalls in image processing and annotation, and discuss best practices for creating transparent, interpretable, and reusable figures.
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- Wed, 02/25/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing machine project. Everyone will get to take home a mini snack-sized tote bag they made themselves. We will cover sewing machine operation plus some basic construction techniques. No experience needed and all materials are provided!
- Wed, 02/25/2026 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
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Why study, minor, or major in languages? Join faculty from six UCSB Language Departments to learn how language studies provide unique career and academic advantages.
Refreshments provided!
- Tue, 02/24/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
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The job market is shifting, and a traditional résumé is only one part of an effective professional presence. A digital portfolio allows you to highlight your skills, experience, and projects in a more dynamic and engaging way.
In this 1-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to build a simple, static portfolio website using GitHub Pages, no coding required. We’ll start with an easy...
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- Mon, 02/23/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a guided electronics project where we will create a prototype for a light up piano. Discover the basics of wiring a circuit with components such as an Arduino (aka the 'brain' of the circuit), a speaker, buttons, and a LED to create your ideas. All materials will be provided.
- Thu, 02/19/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion by modeling vases in three different styles. You will be able to send your design directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your model. No experience needed!
All you need to bring is a laptop (and ideally, a mouse). Before the event, create a free educational Autodesk account...
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- Thu, 02/19/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
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Come join the UCSB Library's PALS (Peer-Assisted Library Services student assistants) in Library Instruction and Training Room 1312, on the 1st Floor, Mountain Side, for “Pizza with PALS!” Enjoy some pizza and soft drinks while you learn about library resources and how to effectively use them. Join us on Thursday, February 19, from 5 - 6:30, or your slice will get cold!
- Wed, 02/18/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Learn to 3D print by creating your own 3D model in TinkerCAD. During the workshop we will cover the basics of designing in TinkerCAD, learn how to remix existing 3D models licensed through Creative Commons, and get acquainted with the 3D printing process. At the end of the workshop, everyone will send a small lidded container to be 3D printed. No experience needed!
All you need to bring is a laptop (and ideally, a mouse). There is no software that needs to be installed...
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- Wed, 02/18/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
- Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
- Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
- Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
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Are you experienced with open source software or hardware, or just curious about open source?
In partnership with UC's new Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCSB Open Source Program hosts a casual, virtual meetup where we discuss all things open source. Open to students, faculty, and staff of all experience levels!
- Wed, 02/18/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
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Come learn all about trademarks with UCSB librarians. In this 1-hour virtual workshop, attendees will learn some important information and skills related to trademarks:
- The role of trademarks in business
- The different kinds of trademarks that exist
- What makes a strong trademark
- How to get a trademark
- How to research them
- How they may...
- Tue, 02/17/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing machine project. Everyone will get to take home a mini snack-sized tote bag they made themselves. We will cover sewing machine operation plus some basic construction techniques. No experience needed and all materials are provided!
- Tue, 02/17/2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Other, on-campus
Location: Transfer Student Center
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Join the Transfer Student Center (TSC) in partnership with the UCSB Library, UCSB Reads, and the Asian American Studies Department, for a special 2-part TSC Book Club featuring...
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- Wed, 02/11/2026 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
- Fri, 02/13/2026 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
Register in Shoreline: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2270653
This workshop provides a practical introduction to fundamental machine learning concepts, with a special focus on neural networks. In this hands-on session, participants will utilize Scikit-learn and TensorFlow Keras to master the essential workflow: preparing data, training predictive models, and evaluating results.
Prerequisites: No machine learning knowledge is...
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