Calendar - River Campus Librarieshttps://events.rochester.edu/group/river_campus_libraries/calendarCalendar - River Campus LibrariesSat, 10 Oct 2026 06:45:20 -040060en-usLocalistOct 14, 2026: Open Qualitative Research with TaguetteLearners will be introduced to and practice working with secondary qualitative data from the Qualitative Data Repository (QDR) in the free open-source qualitative data analysis (QDA) tool Taguette. We will annotate and analyze interview transcripts from a qualitative study and look at options for sharing your projects.

This workshop is part of the Qualitative Data Workshop Series hosted by Data Services alongside the Northeast Carpentries, which includes instructors from the University of Rochester, Columbia, Harvard, and the University at Buffalo. These workshops occur on Wednesday afternoons in October and cover topics such as an Introduction to Qualitative Data, Taguette, and QualCoder. Feel free to attend only one workshop or all three. Please register to receive the Zoom link.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53947516863794Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -04002026-10-14T14:00:00-04:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/open-qualitative-research-with-taguetteLectures & TalksOct 19, 2026: Data Bloom: Open House with VISTA Collaboratory at Carlson Science and Engineering LibraryJoin us for an open house at the VISTA Collaboratory! Explore the space and discover helpful resources offered by CIRC like BlueHive, our high-performance computing cluster, and support for tools like GitLab and JupyterHub. Meet our friendly staff and learn how we can help you with your research. Explore available hardware and software tools at CIRC Resources.

Drop in to see our resources, ask questions, and connect with your community. You can find the VISTA Collaboratory on the first floor of Carlson Library. No registration is required, and we look forward to welcoming you!

This event is part of the Data Bloom Workshop Series, run by the Data Services Team. Please visit our webpage to learn about our other offerings.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5386776591675343.124439-77.63099Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -04002026-10-19T14:00:00-04:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/data-bloom-open-house-with-vista-collaboratoryInformation Sessions and FairsOct 20, 2026: Transitioning Projects from the Open Science Framework (OSF)OSF is changing! Join us to understand what this means for you and your projects moving forward. Learn which platforms are available to you for migration and plan ahead.

OSF is phasing out OSF Projects as an active collaboration and storage workspace. Published OSF Projects will remain available in a static form indefinitely, but active projects should migrate to alternative platforms. OSF itself will continue, with a renewed focus on supporting open, connected research workflows through Preregistrations. Attend this event to learn your options at the University of Rochester.

Presenters: Sarah Siddiqui, Reproducibility Librarian, River Campus Libraries; Moriana Garcia, Scholarly Communication Strategist, River Campus Libraries; and Lorraine Porcello, Lead Librarian - Research and Publishing, Miner Libraries. Flier.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54134607314166Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -04002026-10-20T13:00:00-04:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/transitioning-projects-from-the-open-science-framework-osfInformation Sessions and FairsOct 21, 2026: University of Rochester Genealogy: Research Strategies & Search Skills at Rush Rhees LibraryStrengthen your genealogy research by developing more effective strategies for finding historical records online. Participants will explore newspaper websites and learn how to use keywords, spelling variations, wildcards, and other search techniques to improve their results. This session will provide practical skills for searching more efficiently and evaluating which results may lead to new discoveries. We will start diving in to using FamilySearch and Ancestry Full Text Search.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5381457027450943.128411-77.628692Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -04002026-10-21T12:00:00-04:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/university-of-rochester-genealogy-research-strategies-search-skillsLectures & TalksOct 21, 2026: Open Qualitative Research with QualCoderLearn to use QualCoder, a free and open-source qualitative coding and data analysis tool. This workshop will provide introductory training in the principles of deductive and inductive qualitative coding through practice with QualCoder.

This workshop is part of the Qualitative Data Workshop Series hosted by Data Services alongside the Northeast Carpentries, which includes instructors from the University of Rochester, Columbia, Harvard, and the University at Buffalo. These workshops occur on Wednesday afternoons in October and cover topics such as an Introduction to Qualitative Data, Taguette, and QualCoder. Feel free to attend only one workshop or all three. Please register to receive the Zoom link.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53947537870440Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -04002026-10-21T14:00:00-04:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/open-qualitative-research-with-qualcoderLectures & TalksOct 26, 2026: Data Bloom: PivotTables, PivotCharts, and Dashboards in ExcelHow familiar are you with PivotTables and PivotCharts in Excel? Did you know you can create a dashboard in Excel? Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate user, come join our workshop on PivotTables, PivotCharts, and dashboards! Requested by the URochester community, this updated version of previous Excel workshops will allow you to learn how to create accessible visualizations and dashboards live alongside our instructors. Beginner-friendly and welcome to Excel users of all skill levels, please feel free to attend even if you cannot stay the entire time.

This workshop is part of the Data Bloom Workshop Series, run by the Data Services Team. Please visit our webpage to learn about our other offerings. You will receive a zoom link when you register for the workshop.

Note: This workshop is intended for individuals using a Windows computer. If you are a Mac-user, please feel free to attend, but realize that a few things will look different.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53867888915512Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -04002026-10-26T13:00:00-04:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/data-bloom-pivottables-pivotcharts-and-dashboards-in-excel-1624Lectures & TalksOct 29, 2026: Blender Pumpkin Workshop at Carlson Science and Engineering LibraryCreate the spooky 3D character of your nightmares! This Studio X workshop focuses on content creation with the 3D modeling software Blender, an open-source software that has become the industry standard.

In this spooky session, you will learn how to navigate the Blender workspace, tools, and hotkeys and create a low-polygon model of a chilling (or cute) jack-o’-lantern. Your model can then potentially be used in other extended reality projects or 3D workspaces such as Unity. After the workshop, you can take your shot at Blender glory by entering your creation in our annual Blender pumpkin contest on Instagram!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5407189915516043.124439-77.63099Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -04002026-10-29T13:00:00-04:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/blender-pumpkin-workshopArts & CultureOct 30, 2026: Strengthening Research Integrity Utilizing Digital Documentation ToolsResearch integrity, reproducibility, and effective documentation are essential components of high-quality science. This workshop will introduce University of Rochester researchers to digital tools and best practices that support transparent, collaborative, and reproducible research. Topics covered include:

• How documentation practice underpins research integrity and reproducibility

• Live demos of protocols.io and LabArchives, and how the two work together

• Real workflows at research labs, plus a hands-on breakout in your own account

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54098094783120Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -04002026-10-30T11:00:00-04:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/strengthening-research-integrityutilizing-digital-documentation-toolsLectures & TalksNov 5, 2026: Data Bloom: In 3D – XR for Data Visualization at Carlson Science and Engineering LibraryDesigned for beginners, this Studio X workshop offers an introduction to the exciting possibilities of extended reality (XR) in data representation. Discover how XR tools can transform data into immersive 3D environments, enabling dynamic, interactive exploration, and analysis. Move beyond the limitations of traditional 2D charts and graphs and learn how to create visually compelling experiences that engage users on a deeper level. No prior XR experience required—just bring your curiosity!

This hybrid event will occur in Studio X, which is located on the first floor of Carlson Library. To attend virtually, please register to receive the zoom link.

This workshop is part of the Data Bloom Workshop Series, run by the Data Services Team. Please visit our webpage to learn about our other offerings.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5386798435232943.124439-77.63099Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -05002026-11-05T13:00:00-05:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/data-bloom-in-3d-xr-for-data-visualization-4651Lectures & TalksNov 11, 2026: Data Bloom: Build Your Personal Website with QuartoQuarto, also known as the ‘new R Markdown’, is an open-source scientific and technical publishing system that can be used to create dynamic and static documents, books, presentations, blogs, and other online resources. In this workshop, learn how to create a personal website to showcase your skills and works.

Prerequisites

Install the latest version of RStudio Desktop on your computer (from July 2022, Quarto is included with RStudio)

https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/#download

For installing R https://cloud.r-project.org/

Install the latest version of Quarto

https://quarto.org/docs/download/

This workshop is part of the Data Bloom Workshop Series, run by the Data Services Team. Please visit our webpage to learn about our other offerings. You will receive a zoom link when you register for the workshop.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53869207765614Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -05002026-11-11T14:00:00-05:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/data-bloom-build-your-personal-website-with-quarto-7983Lectures & TalksNov 16, 2026: Data Bloom: Making Sense of Qualitative Data in FigJamA hands-on introduction to affinity mapping as a qualitative data analysis method. Participants will use FigJam to organize observations, identify patterns, develop themes, and turn those themes into insights while learning basic collaborative Figma/FigJam skills.

This workshop is taught by Digital Scholarship and is part of the Data Bloom Workshop Series, run by the Data Services Team. Please visit our webpage to learn about our other offerings.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53868104897584Mon, 16 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -05002026-11-16T13:00:00-05:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/data-bloom-making-sense-of-qualitative-data-in-figjamLectures & TalksNov 18, 2026: University of Rochester Genealogy: Evaluating Evidence & Sources at Rush Rhees LibraryLearn how to evaluate the records, sources, and information you uncover during your genealogy research. Participants will explore the differences between primary and secondary sources and original and derivative records while being introduced to the Genealogical Proof Standard. Through a hands-on activity, participants will practice evaluating records and considering the strength and reliability of the evidence they contain.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5381458123213843.128411-77.628692Wed, 18 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -05002026-11-18T12:00:00-05:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/university-of-rochester-genealogy-evaluating-evidence-sourcesLectures & TalksNov 18, 2026: Data Bloom: Building Web Maps from Google SheetsWant to turn a simple spreadsheet into an interactive online map? Join the URochester Libraries for a hands-on workshop on creating web maps with Leaflet, a free and open-source JavaScript mapping library. Participants will learn how to take location data stored in a Google Sheet or other hosted CSV file and display it on an interactive map that can be shared on the web. Along the way, we'll explore how to add map markers, organize data into layers, customize symbols, and create popups that display information from your spreadsheet.

No previous web mapping or programming experience is required. The workshop will introduce the basics of HTML and JavaScript needed to work with Leaflet, but the focus will be on adapting and customizing existing code rather than learning to program from scratch. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a working interactive map and a foundation for creating their own spreadsheet-driven mapping projects. All are welcome and questions are encouraged.

This workshop is taught by Digital Scholarship and is part of the Data Bloom Workshop Series, run by the Data Services Team. Please visit our webpage to learn about our other offerings.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53868132987213Wed, 18 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -05002026-11-18T14:00:00-05:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/data-bloom-building-web-maps-from-google-sheetsLectures & TalksNov 18, 2026: Voices of XR with Ania Busza - VRtigo: A Virtual Reality–Based Tool for Objective Assessment of Vestibular and Cerebellar Function in Acute Vertigo” at Carlson Science and Engineering LibrarySudden onset vertigo, a sense of movement or spinning, is a condition that people often present with in acute care settings like hospital emergency departments. Currently, it is difficult for doctors and nurses to distinguish clinically between vertigo caused by peripheral vestibular disorders (a problem involving the inner ear or vestibular nerve) and vertigo caused by stroke (a medical emergency), and many patients are kept in the hospital for long evaluations and costly imaging such as MRI to ensure patient safety. We have developed a virtual reality (VR)–based battery of tests designed for rapid assessment of vestibular and cerebellar function at the point of care. In this talk, I will describe our system and present preliminary findings to demonstrate the type of data we are able to collect with our system. I will then describe future plans and present lessons learned while developing a VR system for medical diagnoses.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5417856126917843.124439-77.63099Wed, 18 Nov 2026 15:30:00 -05002026-11-18T15:30:00-05:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/voices-of-xr-with-ania-busza-vrtigo-a-virtual-realitybased-tool-for-objective-assessment-of-vestibular-and-cerebellar-function-in-acute-vertigoLectures & TalksDec 16, 2026: University of Rochester Genealogy: Census, Land, and Probate Records at Rush Rhees LibraryTake a deeper look at three valuable record groups for tracing individuals and families across generations: census, land, and probate records. Participants will explore what these records can reveal about family relationships, residences, property, and life events while learning strategies for tracking families over time. The session will also introduce full-text search tools that can help uncover people and information hidden within historical records.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5381459766523343.128411-77.628692Wed, 16 Dec 2026 12:00:00 -05002026-12-16T12:00:00-05:00https://events.rochester.edu/event/university-of-rochester-genealogy-census-land-and-probate-recordsLectures & Talks