Events Listed As Exhibits and Workshops

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation for Mac users on EndNote, a free citation management software. See how EndNote can help you format citations in your paper, dissertation or thesis. EndNote not only allows you to format citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, it also helps you organize and manage them. You can download a copy of EndNote before the session.

Learn about the purpose and contents of the Music Collection in this informative introduction. We will discuss how to find and utilize books, scores, and media, and also explore specialized online resources like RILM Abstracts of Music Literature and Naxos Music Library. Whether you’re new to music research or just need a refresher, this is the workshop for you!

“Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things.” –Tobler’s First Law of Geography. Maps can be informative, compelling, and revealing and are found in almost every discipline and field. This workshop will discuss the essential elements of mapping and spatial visualization in digital scholarship. We will introduce fundamental principles, discuss the role of the digital in mapping projects, and critique real-world examples. Additionally, we will outline multiple platforms for spatial visualization and analysis available at Ball State University.

Single subject (or single case) research is vital in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, but it can be tricky to search by topic for articles which use this research design. Join this webinar to learn how to use specialized techniques in the University Libraries’ databases and find the research you need.

Grant writing is a crucial activity for nonprofits and educators to fund projects and support their mission. In this introductory class, you will learn the basics of grant writing.

Working with a messy dataset? Join us for a hands-on workshop on OpenRefine, a powerful tool for cleaning and wrangling messy data. Participants will learn how to use OpenRefine to efficiently explore, clean, and organize datasets, making them ready for analysis. Whether you’re dealing with inconsistent data or you need to streamline your data preparation, this session will provide the skills and tips you need to get the most out of this versatile platform. No prior experience with OpenRefine is required.

Working with a messy dataset? Join us for a hands-on workshop on OpenRefine, a powerful tool for cleaning and wrangling messy data. Participants will learn how to use OpenRefine to efficiently explore, clean, and organize datasets, making them ready for analysis. Whether you’re dealing with inconsistent data or you need to streamline your data preparation, this session will provide the skills and tips you need to get the most out of this versatile platform. No prior experience with OpenRefine is required.

This workshop is packed with essential information about the research process to help you get started with your thesis project. Learn about research tools and strategies that will help you gather sources for your literature review. You’ll also find out how to get the most out of databases such as Dissertations and Theses Global, and Web of Science (covers science, social sciences, and humanities content).

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Students and faculty alike are encouraged to attend this 30-minute session introducing Naxos Music Library and its advantages to commercial streaming platforms like YouTube and Spotify. Students will learn how to find audio and written documentation through Naxos, while faculty will be encouraged to work with library staff to develop Naxos playlists for their courses.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

In this workshop, attendees will learn the essential steps for starting and managing a digital project. We will cover key topics such as project management, defining scope, identifying comparable projects, understanding your audience, and setting clear goals. Additionally, participants will be introduced to the various resources offered by Ball State University to support digital scholarship projects.

Learn about different kinds of information sources from the scholarly article to the crowdsourced database. Identify types of sources (primary, secondary, and tertiary), and distinguish between performance scores and scholarly editions. Determine what makes a source authoritative and when non-scholarly sources like Wikipedia, YouTube, and Discogs can be useful in your research.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

In this workshop, participants will explore three key platforms for web publishing—Omeka, WordPress, and Scalar—essential tools for digital scholarship. We’ll provide an overview of each platform’s features and capabilities, highlighting how they can be used to create online exhibits, project websites, and scholarly publications. Whether you’re new to to web publishing or looking to expand your toolkit, this session will help you get started with the right platform for your project.

Learn about theatre and dance resources available through Ball State University Libraries. We’ll take a look at print resources like books and playscripts and also explore online databases like Digital Theatre+ and International Bibliography of Theatre and Dance. Develop search strategies and learn to evaluate sources in this informative workshop!

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Gone are the days of your grandmother's needlepointing—today's needlepointing experience is vibrant, dynamic, and entirely customizable. In each class you can create a one-of-a-kind needlepointed piece by selecting your own thread colors. The stitch guide that accompanies the project allows you to even choose the stitches you want to use to complete the project. Open to all skill levels.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Copyright and access are critical components of digital scholarship. In this workshop, attendees will learn how copyright and access apply to digital scholarship in an academic setting. We will discuss the copyright of existing digital projects and define your rights as digital scholarship practitioners. We will address concepts including fair use, CC-BY, and others.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

If you have an assignment which requires legal research this semester, this workshop may save you some time and frustration. It will introduce you to Nexis Uni and other sources for finding statutes, cases, legal encyclopedias, and law review articles.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

In this workshop, attendees will explore how to integrate digital scholarship into the classroom. We'll begin by examining how existing digital scholarship can be incorporated into course readings, complete with examples. Key concepts such as digital nativity, literacy, and diverse learning styles will be discussed. We will also delve into the use of digital scholarship as a class assignment, showcasing examples from both scholars and students who have successfully produced digital work in an academic setting.

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation for Mac users on EndNote, a free citation management software. See how EndNote can help you format citations in your paper, dissertation or thesis. EndNote not only allows you to format citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, it also helps you organize and manage them. You can download a copy of EndNote before the session.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation for Mac users on EndNote, a free citation management software. See how EndNote can help you format citations in your paper, dissertation or thesis. EndNote not only allows you to format citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, it also helps you organize and manage them. You can download a copy of EndNote before the session.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

The next installment of the Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium will occur on October 19, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Indiana Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and Ball State University Department of Geography and Meteorology.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Join us for the largest professional development event of the year October 22-24. Network with alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discussions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.

Discover the basics of bibliometric network analysis in this beginner-friendly workshop using the VOSviewer platform. Participants will learn how to map and visualize relationships between scholarly publications, including co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. This session will guide you through the key concepts and features of VOSviewer, providing hands-on experience in creating and interpreting bibliometric networks. No prior experience in network analysis or VOSviewer is required.

Join us for the largest professional development event of the year October 22-24. Network with alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discussions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.

Join us for the largest professional development event of the year October 22-24. Network with alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discussions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Embrace the beauty of the season as you learn to capture the essence of snow-covered landscapes in breathtaking painted scenes. This workshop offers an opportunity to explore the art of winter watercolors. Whether you're just starting your artistic journey or seeking to refine your skills, this workshop promises an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration and creativity. Class is taught by Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg. Open to all skills levels.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

The website Discogs is a trusted resource among collectors of CDs, vinyl, and cassettes. Like other crowdsourced platforms such as Wikipedia and YouTube, it offers music researchers a wealth of freely-available information but demands that they evaluate the credibility of the content posted there. In this 30-minute session, learn how to use Discogs in your research and how to contribute new content.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Economic and demographic shifts continually and increasingly test communities of all sizes. To remain relevant and thrive, community leaders must tackle challenges and pursue opportunities comprehensively and creatively. These ongoing changes and the need for new approaches demonstrate the value of community development. It is necessary for community leadership, both official and unofficial, to undertake the training required to build capacity and help pursue strategies that put people and places first.Experts with decades of community development experience lead participants through seven core sessions over 2.5 days with exercises and conversations facilitated throughout. This training is designed for elected officials, community leaders, engaged citizens, and anyone who is passionate about where they live and dedicated to making it even better.

Economic and demographic shifts continually and increasingly test communities of all sizes. To remain relevant and thrive, community leaders must tackle challenges and pursue opportunities comprehensively and creatively. These ongoing changes and the need for new approaches demonstrate the value of community development. It is necessary for community leadership, both official and unofficial, to undertake the training required to build capacity and help pursue strategies that put people and places first.Experts with decades of community development experience lead participants through seven core sessions over 2.5 days with exercises and conversations facilitated throughout. This training is designed for elected officials, community leaders, engaged citizens, and anyone who is passionate about where they live and dedicated to making it even better.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Economic and demographic shifts continually and increasingly test communities of all sizes. To remain relevant and thrive, community leaders must tackle challenges and pursue opportunities comprehensively and creatively. These ongoing changes and the need for new approaches demonstrate the value of community development. It is necessary for community leadership, both official and unofficial, to undertake the training required to build capacity and help pursue strategies that put people and places first.Experts with decades of community development experience lead participants through seven core sessions over 2.5 days with exercises and conversations facilitated throughout. This training is designed for elected officials, community leaders, engaged citizens, and anyone who is passionate about where they live and dedicated to making it even better.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.