Library Research Support Workshops

Are you starting a systematic review? Do you need help with selecting databases and building your search strategies? Join us at this introductory presentation for an overview of the systematic review process. This presentation will focus on the literature searching component of your review. Learn expert tips and tricks from your health librarians to get you started with your review.

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday 27 May 2025, 11:00 am

Tuesday 26 August 2025, 11:00 am

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Are you conducting systematic database searches for your evidence synthesis project?

This presentation will focus on tips for advanced troubleshooting, and for converting your initial systematic search strategy so that it will work in a variety of databases.

Upcoming sessions:

Thursday 13 March 2025, 11:00 am

Thursday 12 June 2025, 11:00 am

Monday 8 September 2025, 11:00 am

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This workshop will provide an introduction to finding grey literature for systematic reviews, with a focus on specific tools and approaches that can be utilised to find appropriate material.

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday 25 March 2025, 11:00 am

Monday 23 June 2025, 11:00 am

Tuesday 30 September 2025, 11:00 am

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This workshop will provide an introduction to systematic searching and literature reviews for SET disciplines, focusing on how approaches to searching and reviewing research can be modified for non-health areas.

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday 29 April 2025, 11:00 am

Tuesday 23 September 2025, 11:00 am

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This workshop will provide an introduction to systematic searching and literature reviews for ABLE disciplines, focusing on how approaches to searching and reviewing research can be modified for non-health areas.

Upcoming sessions:

Monday 27 October 2025, 11:00 am

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University of Adelaide researchers now have access to 19 Read & Publish agreements. The agreements provide researchers with the opportunity to publish their research open access without needing to pay individual article processing charges.

This session will cover:
- Benefits of publishing via Read & Publish
- What publishers are included
- Steps involved in publishing
- An opportunity to ask questions

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday 18 March 2025, 11:00 am

Tuesday 13 May 2025, 11:00 am

Tuesday 12 August 2025, 11:00 am

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This webinar will cover the updated University Open Access Policy, the different types of Open Access (OA) publishing currently available and what options are available for publishing your own work Open Access, OA licensing and copyright, and things to look out for in Open Access publishing agreements.

Upcoming sessions:

Monday 5 May 2025, 11:00 am

Thursday 7 August 2025, 11:00 am

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Are you looking at where to publish your next paper? Join your liaison librarians for an engaging introduction to strategically selecting journals for your publications. We will provide guidance on finding journals in different disciplines and assessing journal quality (including rankings and impact factor) using tools such as Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Scopus and Scimago (SJR). Learn how to evaluate predatory journals, assess open access opportunities, and select the best option to maximise the impact of your research!

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday 8 April 2025, 11:00 am

Monday 14 July 2025, 11:00 am

Thursday 9 October 2025, 11:00 am

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Lurking within the vast research landscape are what are known as predatory publishers – publishers (or conference organisers) who engage in unprofessional or unethical practices. They will often target researchers with direct invitations to contribute. Identifying predatory publishers is important as publishing your work with them can damage your research impact and professional reputation. This workshop will help you to understand how to assess a journal or conference to identify whether it is legitimate, or might be predatory.

Upcoming sessions:

Thursday 17 April 2025, 11:00 am

Tuesday 22 July 2025, 11:00 am

Thursday 16 October 2025, 11:00 am

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This workshop will provide an introduction to common research metrics, the resources used to access them, and different purposes they can be utilised for.

Upcoming sessions:

Monday 19 May 2025, 11:00 am

Thursday 18 September 2025, 11:00 am

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Your UofA Researcher Profile is a valuable tool for maximising your visibility as a researcher and demonstrating your achievements and research impact. Join the Liaison Librarians for some tips and tricks for creating an effective and useful profile. Also covers ORCiD Profiles, and will touch upon Scopus Author Profiles, Web of Science ResearcherID, and Google Scholar Profiles too.

Upcoming sessions:

Thursday 19 June 2025, 11:00 am

Thursday 2 September 2025, 11:00 am

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What makes a good data management plan and why is it important? Join us for this session where we’ll look at the benefits of data management planning, your data management planning obligations at the University of Adelaide, and how a well thought out data management plan can help to make your life as a researcher easier.

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday 8 July 2025, 11:00 am

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LabArchives is an electronic research notebook that can be useful when needing to store, organise and collaborate around digital material and research data. This webinar is for new users getting started, or current users seeking a refresher on how to create notebooks, add and manage data, sharing and access controls, collaboration tools, and export options.

Upcoming sessions:

Thursday 27 March 2025, 11:00 am

Thursday 31 July 2025, 11:00 am

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