Join the new series of Library essentials webinars

You can attend the following webinars

Research data management

15 October 2024, 12:30 - 1:15 pm

During this webinar, you’ll briefly be introduced to Research Data Management (RDM) concepts, good practices, and tools. What is the difference between RDM, FAIR, and Open data? What is a data management plan, and how can you benefit from good RDM practices? These and other questions will be addressed. After this webinar, you’ll have a good idea about RDM, and you’ll know where to find information, support, and tools. If you'd like to join the workshop, please email to office.library@wur.nl. You’ll then be invited to join the Teams meeting.

Resources and services for teachers

4 November 2024, 12:30 - 1 pm

Did you know that you often have to deal with copyright as a teacher? And that WUR recommends sharing and using open educational resources? In this hybrid webinar, we'll discuss the basic rules for using copyrighted materials in Brightspace and what copyright aspects and licenses apply when sharing your teaching materials. We'll also show examples of open educational resources and databases and platforms for open educational resources. This webinar partly overlaps with the Start to Teach training. 

Feel free to join this Library Essentials session in Forum Library, room 259. If you'd like to join the workshop, please email office.library@wur.nl. You’ll then be invited to join the Teams meeting.

Open access publishing

12 November 2024, 12:30-1:15 pm

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of Open Access (OA) publishing at WUR. What does the OA policy of WUR and some major funders entail? Which OA options exist? How can you publish OA for free or at a discount? What are Creative Commons licenses? We'll address these and other questions and also introduce practical tools to publish OA. If you'd like to join the workshop, please email office.library@wur.nl. You’ll then be invited to join the Teams meeting.

Systematic searching for literature

19 November 2024, 12 - 12:45 pm

WUR Library provides access to more than 16,000 scientific journals, more than 35,000 eBooks, and over 120 literature databases. How do you find the content you’re looking for most efficiently? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to identify the most relevant resources and how to set up your search strategy. In addition, you’ll receive useful tips on how to set up a systematic search in Scopus and Web of Science. After this webinar, you’ll have a good overview of where and how to find scientific information and how to get support from the Library. If you'd like to join the workshop, please email office.library@wur.nl. You’ll then be invited to join the Teams meeting.

Discovering key services and collections

25 November 2025, 12:30 - 1:15 pm

In this webinar, you'll explore the comprehensive and diverse services the Library offers to support your research. Our tools and resources are designed to enhance your effectiveness and help you achieve greater quality and impact. Additionally, we will provide a brief overview of our collections, focusing on the most efficient ways to find relevant content. If you'd like to join the workshop, please email office.library@wur.nl. You’ll then be invited to join the Teams meeting.

Author profiles and impact analysis

5 December 2024; 12:30- 1:15 pm

Are you looking to enhance your research visibility and impact? Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll dive into the essentials of managing your author profiles and analysing your research impact. If you'd like to join the workshop, please email office.library@wur.nl. You’ll then be invited to join the Teams meeting.