Rackham Graduate School

Publish Not Perish: Faculty Advice for New Academic Authors

On Thursday, March 14 from 3:00-4:30 pm, a distinguished panel of faculty members from across disciplines will discuss the academic publishing experience for aspiring authors from a variety of viewpoints. All are welcome to attend. Panelists include: Laura Buttitta, Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, who will share her experience in publishing as an early career faculty member on the road to tenure in the biological sciences. Luke Hyde, Professor of Psychology, who will share his experience in publishing as an early career faculty member on the road to tenure in the social sciences. Michèle Hannoosh, Professor of French in the Department of Romance Languages & Literatures, who will share a reviewer’s and editor’s perspective on publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Professor Hannoosh edits the journal Word & Image: A Journal of Verbal/Visual Enquiry. Location: Main Gallery, 100 Hatcher Graduate Library 913 South University, Central Campus (view map) Registration: https://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/publish-not-perish-faculty-advice-for-new-academic-authors/

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Publishing Workshops for Graduate Students

Last semester MPublishing, part of the University Library, introduced a series of workshops for graduate students interested in learning about various aspects of publishing. We’re happy to report that the series is bigger and better for the Winter 2013 term. If you have questions regarding the series or suggestions for future workshops, please contact mpublishing@umich.edu. Winter Workshops include: Graduate Student's Guide to Publishing Citation Analysis and Journal Ranking Copyright and Your Dissertation Publish or Perish: Faculty Advice for New Academic Authors Beyond Blogging: Wordpress for Professional Portfolios Academic Publishing Untangled: From Dissertation to Book Copyright Nuts & Bolts for Using Images To register, please go to http://www.publishing.umich.edu/2013/01/14/more-workshops-for-grads/.

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Finding Funding for Graduate Students

Are you in need of additional funding for graduate school but unsure how to find it? If so, the University Library is hosting a workshop this week that you may find helpful. This hands-on workshop will present an overview of online resources that can assist you in getting fellowships, internships, and dissertation/research grants. These resources list and describe thousands of current funding opportunities. Presenter Karen Downing will demonstrate the various web-based funding databases currently available, search strategies, and how to establish e-mail alerts. Additionally, there will be a discussion about matching sponsor and student priorities. The workshop will take place on Thursday, December 6 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm in the University Library Instructional Center (4059 Shapiro Library). To register, visit http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/finding-funding-for-graduate-students-5/

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New Workshops for Grad Students: “Publish Not Perish: Tools for Success”

Are you a graduate student? Does the idea of publishing your work leave you feeling nervous or unsure of what to do? Please join us for “Publish, Not Perish: Tools for Success,” a series of workshops during the fall and winter semesters that will help you navigate the challenges every new academic author faces, including understanding copyright, sharing your research and teaching materials effectively, establishing a professional presence online, considering when to start publishing, selecting publication venues, responding to reviewer feedback, and much more. Use the links below to register for our fall workshops. Copyright & Your Dissertation Wednesday, 10…

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Finding Funding for Graduate Students

Need funding to do your dissertation work? Perhaps a fellowship or scholarship for graduate school? A graduate internship over the summer? The University Library offers a hands-on workshop that presents an overview of several academic funding databases available to assist in searching for research, fellowship, and travel grants. University members have online access to resources that list and describe thousands of current funding opportunities from the Federal government, foundations, professional societies, and other sources. Workshop participants will do hands-on work with the various resources, learn how to develop sound search strategies, and learn about establishing e-mail alerts for new grants. The workshop will be offered on July 26 and again on July 31 at the University Library Instructional Center (ULIC), 4059 Shapiro Library, 919 South University. To register for the workshop, please visit: (7/26) http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/finding-funding-for-graduate-students/ (7/31) http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/finding-funding-for-graduate-students-2/

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UBorrow: A New Way to Get Materials Through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Need a book, dissertation or other physical library materials that are not owned by the University Library? Give UBorrow a try. UBorrow is a faster, more predictable interlibrary loan (ILL) option for the borrowing of physical items. UBorrow allows you to: Search or browse a database of 14 combined library catalogs (Big 10 universities plus Center for Research Libraries) Discover if a book is available at MLibrary or within the consortium with one search Place a request that goes directly to another institution without MLibrary staff intervention: Authenticate with your UMich sign on through ILLiad at https://ill.lib.umich.edu/illiad/uborrow.html then click the “Search UBorrow” button below the UBorrow logo Expect a faster and more predictable turnaround time (usually within 5 business days) Receive 12-week book loans, which is longer than standard ILL (DVDs and other special materials will still have relatively brief loan periods) Questions? E-mail interlibrary.loan@umich.edu

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Global Info Week 2012

The University Library’s 3rd annual Global Information Week is scheduled for March 19 - 23. Global Information Week provides events and a venue for students to reflect on globalization and its effect on their lives. All are welcome! Events include the following:   Global Student Panel Monday, March 19, 11:30 – 12:30PM Ancestral Peruvian Weaving Demonstration Wednesday, March 21, 1:00 – 3:00PM Chinese Instrumental Music Performance Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 – 7:00PM Global Scholars Digital Exhibit All week All events will take place at the Shapiro Library. For a detailed schedule please see our schedule.

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Your U-M Librarians: Experts Available to Help You

Have you met your U-M Librarian yet? Did you know that you can contact a librarian via instant messaging? U-M librarians are here to assist you not only during “research dilemmas” and “technology snafus” but also at the beginning of your project, paper, investigation, presentation planning, etc. We create course-related guides for GSIs to support your teaching objectives, as well as research guides that highlight broad topic areas of your discipline, complete with helpful instructions designed to assist your navigation of our complex set of resources while suggesting new information-seeking strategies. And don’t forget our technology-focused guides which can help…

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Two New Classes at the U Library This Week: Navigate the News & Digital Humanities

Do you need a full-text newspaper article from the 1890s? How about a Wall Street Journal article from last year that's sitting behind a paywall online? This session will guide you through the landscape of news resources available at the library, from historical papers to international news to your hometown publication. Learn the best way to navigate news resources based on your needs, and figure out which formats – from online databases to microfilm – will suit your project.Register for a workshop on November 1st or 4th

How to Navigate the News Do you need a full-text newspaper article from the 1890s? How about a Wall Street Journal article from last year that's sitting behind a paywall online? This session will guide you through the landscape of news resources available at the library, from historical papers to international news to your hometown publication. Learn the best way to navigate news resources based on your needs, and figure out which formats – from online databases to microfilm – will suit your project. Two Sessions Offered Tuesday, November 1, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, register Friday, November 4, 1:30…

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