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Workshop Data Science Basics: Intro to Python (Without the Scary) Coding doesn’t have to be intimidating. Python is one of the easiest programming languages to learn, and it’s used everywhere, from apps to automation to data analysis. In this workshop, we’ll start with the basics, step by step, and show you how Python can be applied to everyday problems in a way t... Monday, March 2, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Online
Speaker Series Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry New York Times Bestselling Author of Population: 485 and The Jesus Cow Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities ... Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 PM - Online
Workshop Data for Change: Women In STEM WikiData Edit-A-Thon Join librarians from Dana Library for a WikiData edit-a-thon to celebrate Women's History Month and help close the digital gender gap by improving profiles in WikiData of women in science, with a focus on highlighting Rutgers-affiliated women in STEM. WikiData acts as central storage for the structu... Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2:30 - 4:00 PM - Newark
Workshop Introduction to NVivo NVivo is a qualitative data analysis software that helps researchers manage, code, and mark up data for both mixed methods and qualitative studies. This workshop introduces the NVivo workspace and basic features, including organizing data, making mind maps, and getting acquainted with data coding. I... Friday, March 6, 2026, 1:00 - 2:30 PM - Online
Workshop Data Science Basics: Python Part 2 - From Basics to Data Once you’ve taken your first steps with Python, it’s time to do more. In this workshop, we’ll go further into how Python can help you work with information. You’ll learn how to handle collections of data, write simple reusable code, and explore how to pull meaning out of datasets. By working hands-o... Monday, March 9, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Online
Speaker Series Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM EDT You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wishe... Thursday, March 12, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Online
Workshop Data Science Basics: Exploring Trends with Google Data Have you ever wondered what people around the world are searching for right now? Behind every search is a pattern, a story, or even the start of a new trend (which you can use to your advantage). In this workshop, you’ll learn how to explore Google Trends to spot seasonal behaviors, compare topics, ... Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Online
Speaker Series America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work... Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 PM - Online
Workshop AI Literacy Workshop: A Guide to the Ethical Implications of Generative AI Go beyond the hype of generative AI to identify and debunk common myths and misconceptions, gaining a clearer understanding of how these powerful tools work. Our discussion will delve into the critical, ethical, and societal considerations of AI. We will examine how biases in training data can lead ... Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 PM - Online
Workshop Which Citation Manager? This workshop will provide students with an overview of the main features of three of the most popular citation management software programs – RefWorks, EndNote, and Zotero. Learn which may be best for your research purposes. Instructor: Jonathan Torres (Business Librarian) Friday, March 27, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 PM - Online