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Digital Scholarship Hub Workshops!

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of academic research and scholarship, McGill University has taken significant steps to support digital scholarship through its Digital Scholarship Hub. This hub serves as a central hub, offering a plethora of resources and expertise to empower both scholars and students in their digital endeavors.

The Digital Scholarship Hub features collaborative spaces that are not only well-equipped but also designed to inspire creativity and foster collaboration. These spaces are where ideas come to life, and innovative projects take shape.

What truly sets this hub apart are the engaging workshops it offers. These workshops provide hands-on learning experiences and valuable insights into the world of digital scholarship. Here’s a glimpse of some upcoming workshops:

Summary & Regression Tables – 29/9:

Dive into the world of data analysis and learn how to generate meaningful summaries and regression tables to enhance your research.

AI Ethics & Bias – 4/10:

Delve into the ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence and bias, a crucial topic in today’s digital research landscape.

AI Tools for Research – 11/10:

Explore the cutting-edge tools and applications of artificial intelligence that can elevate your research projects to new heights.

How to Write a Data Management Plan (DMP) – 12/10:

Understand the importance of data management plans and gain practical skills in creating effective plans for your research data.

Introduction to Git and GitHub – 16/10:

Discover the fundamentals of version control and collaboration with Git and GitHub, essential tools for modern research projects.


These workshops are not just about theory; they provide actionable knowledge and skills that you can apply directly to your research. They are facilitated by experts who are passionate about helping you succeed in the digital age.

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or a curious student, the Digital Scholarship Hub at McGill University is your gateway to a world of digital scholarship opportunities. It’s a place where the future of academia is unfolding, and you’re invited to be a part of it. Embrace the digital age of research and scholarship with McGill University!

Digital Scholarship Hub: Workshop Lineup

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As with every pre-midterm season at McGill, the campus is buzzing with life! Students are enjoying the last bouts of September sun, lining up for free plants, and queuing at McGill Farmers’ Market.

In the midst of all the havoc, McGill Library’s Digital Scholarship Hub (DSH) is back again with its Fall workshop lineup!


We’ve got numerous amazing workshops lined up from September through October. To help you through the rather extensive list, below we highlight some of our personal favourites;

Bias, Ethics, & Artificial Intelligence – September 29, 11am

Are you someone who closely follows the roller coaster ride that is the tech industry? With its continuously growing market and Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations, it is the point of discussion from every household to every seminar room.

What side of the debate are you on? How ethical do you find the everyday innovations in the industry? Focused on understanding the impact of AI on society as we know it, this workshop aims to dip a toe into these tumultuous waters in order to find ethical solutions to AI development.

Join presenters Amanda Wheatley and Sanday Hervieux as they explore the core issues surrounding AI ethics and how we can overcome these issues to broaden our understanding of technology. 

How to Write a Data Management Plan – October 3, 12pm

This workshop will provide attendees with practical tips and examples on how to write a data management plan for funders, journals, or other oversight organizations. We will demo an online interactive tool, Portage DMP Assistant, which has built-in templates particular to the Canadian research context. Attendees will also have a chance to discuss discipline-specific issues related to planning for the management of data actively during the research process and for long-term archival purposes.

Making Your Work Open Access (psst: it doesn’t have to cost money) – October 25, 12pm

Are you a student-run journal considering the latest trends in scholarly publications? Or perhaps a graduate student looking at the implications of making your thesis public? Well worry no more, you’re not the only one!

This online presentation brings together a group of people looking to make their work open to access. While the discussion will be focused on the role of grant-holders and the support they can find on-campus for making their work open access, the presentation is open to everyone!

Ready to Publish? Selecting a Journal – November 3, 12pm

Finished your research and looking to publish? This 45-minute workshop will outline how to locate and assess relevant journals in your discipline. This workshop will also discuss the basics of the peer review process, journal selection considerations, and frequently asked questions about publishing. This workshop will serve as an introduction to the topic for new researchers and those just starting to publish.

At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

  • Describe tools and strategies to identify appropriate journals in their discipline
  • Describe the peer review process
  • Describe main considerations when choosing a journal

Also, stay tuned for our Workshop Spotlights over the next few weeks!

Check out DSH’s calendar for their upcoming workshops and office hours schedule. And for further queries, email us at hssl.library@mcgill.ca.

Feeling Moody? New Research Tool Workshop Coming Up!

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For many students, the thought of a thesis can be incredibly daunting– especially starting to work. This can take the joy out of the incredibly important work you do in academia. This September, we are hosting the first ever mood board workshop! The aim is to give you the space to freely and calmly think through your research in a creative way, with mood boarding!!

On Tuesday, September 27th 11:45 – 12:45 in the Innovation Commons Room A, join other undergraduate and graduate students to learn about the purpose of mood boards and how to make one. This session focuses on online tools that can help bring your vision to life and reignite a passion for your research.

Sign up today!

If you have any questions, email hssl.library@mcgill.ca