The Center for Faculty Excellence partners with the University Libraries and IDEA Hub (Innovate, Discover, Explore, Advance) in offering faculty program opportunities. The University Libraries and the IDEA Hub functions as a faculty collaborative space to create and enhance technology in teaching and research.
Date, time: Thurs., Sept. 8, 2022, 2:00-3:00 P.M. CST / 12:00 - 1:00 PM MST
Deliverable: Virtual (zoom link provided day of program)
Facilitator: Rose Melonis, MLIS, University Libraries
Save time hunting down citations and organize your research using the web-based reference manager tool, RefWorks. It’s easy to collaborate with your colleagues by sharing articles and notations in the cloud. You can access your research from anywhere! Sync your account with the Reference Citation Manager, which seamlessly inputs in-text citations and bibliographies into manuscripts, using hundreds of different journal styles.
Learners will be able to:
Date, time: Wed., Sept. 14, 2022, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CDT/11:00-12:00 p.m. MST
Deliverable: In-Person: held in Library Classroom (RAL-217) Limit of 12 participants
Facilitators: David Buffington, University Libraries & Tim Glick, Health Sciences Library
Come see what equipment the University Libraries have to help you succeed. From digital SLR cameras to podcasting microphones to button makers to anatomical models, faculty, staff, and students have access to technology with a swipe of their Creighton ID. Create high-def videos, record a mystery podcast, make sure everyone can hear you at your next club function, or examine
Date, time: Fri., Sept. 23, 2022, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CST
Deliverable: In-Person: held in IDEA Hub (RAL-07-08) – limit of 15 participants
Facilitators: Chad Brocker, IDEA Hub, Kathy Craig, IDEA Hub, & Lisa Chinn, PhD, IDEA Hub, Creighton Libraries with Student Interns
This workshop will provide information about the IDEA Hub, tools available, and collaboration opportunities.
Date, time: Wed., Oct. 5, 2022, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CDT/11:00-12:00 p.m. MST
Deliverable: Virtual (zoom link provided day of program)
Facilitator: Lisa Chinn, PhD, IDEA Hub, Creighton Libraries
You have the data, but how do you transform your raw data into informative, rich, and useful data visualizations? This hour-long workshop will take you through the basics of creating meaningful data display in Tableau Public to effectively communicate the importance of your research. This workshop is designed to help advance your knowledge of the data visualization tool Tableau Public. This workshop will also introduce you to newer, open-source data visualization tools.
Learning Outcomes:
Date, time: Fri., Oct. 28, 2022, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CDT/11:00-12:00 p.m. MST
Deliverable: Hybrid (In-person held in Library Classroom (RAL-217) or Zoom-Unlimited)
Facilitators: Jeanne Burke, MLIS, University Libraries & Jennifer Brady, MLIS, EdD, University Libraries
This program will focus on the challenges facing individuals who want to publish in professional and research journals today. The session will provide an overview of key criteria that can be used to assist in the decision-making process of where to submit a manuscript. Additional information will be provided on newer publishing models including open access and hybrid options, and suggestions for avoiding predatory publishers.
Attendees will be able to
Date, time: Tues., Nov. 8, 2022, 3:00-4:00 p.m. CST/2:00-3:00 p.m. MST
Deliverable: In-person held in Library Classroom (RAL 217), Maximum 15 participants
Facilitator: David Buffington, University Libraries
3D design and printing is being used more and more in classrooms, businesses, and homes. How and why can faculty incorporate this in their teaching. In this workshop, participants will:
Date, time: Thurs., Nov. 10, 2022, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CST/12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
Deliverable: Hybrid (In-person held in Library Classroom (RAL 217) Max 15 or Zoom-Unlimited)
Facilitator: Chris Carmichael, MSLIS, University Libraries
Business information comprises more than Harvard Business Review articles and Yahoo! Finance. The University Libraries subscribe to specific resources for specific research purposes. We also curate access to government and open access materials. By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
Date, time: Fri., Nov. 11, 2022, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CST/12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
Deliverable: In-Person: held in IDEA Hub (RAL-L07-08) (Max 12 participants)
Facilitator: Chad Brocker, IDEA Hub, Creighton Libraries with Student Interns
Have you ever experienced virtual reality? Do you know about 3D virtual environments that are available for you and your students? Come to the IDEA Hub to experience virtual reality and find out more about how it has been and can be used for your classes.
Learning Outcomes:
Date, Time: Mon., Dec. 12, 2022, 2:00-3:00 p.m. CST/1:00-2:00 MST
Deliverable: In person in the Library Classroom (RAL 217)
Facilitator: Devin Flint, University Libraries
Introduction to laser cutting using the Glowforge desktop laser cutter. After completing the workshop, participants will:
Date, Time: Tues., Dec. 13, 2022, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CST/12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
Deliverable: Hybrid (In-person held in the Library Classroom (RAL 217) - Max 15 or Zoom-unlimited)
Facilitator: Judi Bergjord MLIS, University Libraries
The University librarians aid researchers interested in conducting a systematic review. This workshop will provide a basic overview of the systematic review process such as developing a protocol, designing a search strategy, selecting relevant databases, collecting and organizing studies, screening the results, and writing the manuscript.
Participants will be able to:
Systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and meta-analyses often require greater librarian involvement and include the librarian as a partner in the research project. Find out what your librarian can do for you to make the process easier.
Date, Time: Wed., Dec. 14, 2022, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CST/12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
Deliverable: Hybrid (In-person held in CFE Training Room (RAL L33-L34) Max 12 or Zoom-Unlimited)
Facilitator: Kathy Craig, IDEA Hub, Creighton Libraries
Did you know you can create branched learning or choose your own adventure activities in BlueLine? Find out how you might do this. Resources and examples will be provided along with assistance as needed.
