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Digital Scholarship Project Help Office Hours

Learn about getting started with digital projects at UW. We offer consultations for research and course related projects. Examples include support for digital publishing, building digital exhibits, and more! We can help you find the right tools, resources and instruction whether you’re just getting started or are working on an on-going project. Come ask us about the Libraries digital scholarship infrastructure tools (Manifold, Omeka, etc.).  This service is available only to current UW faculty, students, and staff. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: Open Scholarship Commons, Group Work Space B. Accessibility Contact: oscstaff@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Libraries Open Scholarship Commons & Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Introduction to Podcasting Workshop (Online)

Curious about starting a podcast? Join us for Introduction to Podcasting at the UW Open Scholarship Commons! In this online workshop, you’ll create a podcast intro, share and listen to others' projects in a supportive environment, and learn practical tips for recording high-quality audio. Gain hands-on experience editing tracks in Audacity, and explore important topics like accessibility, preservation, open access, and digital safety. This workshop is part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab. In this online workshop, you will: Produce an introduction for your dream podcast or for an imaginary one. , Listen to the podcast introductions of others in the workshop in a kind, supportive, growth-mindset environment. , Learn some level-up tricks for getting good voice/sound recordings. , Practice editing 5+ tracks in the sound-editing software Audacity. , Learn about the importance of accessibility, preservation, open access, and digital safety. This workshop requires the completion of a pre-workshop assignment.… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91861077986. Accessibility Contact: dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Excel for Personal Use

If you're looking to become more organized or want to use Excel more this workshop is for you! In this course you will learn how to use Excel to make simple checklists, budget trackers, assignment trackers, calendars, and schedules. We will go over some of the templates that Excel has already, and then learn how to make our own basic versions! This is a great opportunity to learn not only how to incorporate Excel into everyday life, but to also learn more Excel tips and tricks. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93082041785. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. On Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Can I Steal That?* Thinking Through Responsible Reuse

*The Libraries discourage stealing, and beyond that, we can’t offer you any legal advice. However, art and scholarship are built on the innovations of those who came before us, and there are many ways to responsibly integrate other people’s work into your own projects. In this workshop, we will introduce you to the legal, professional, and ethical frameworks you’ll need to navigate when thinking through whether and how to reuse third-party materials. Bring your own object to research during the workshop. This presentation is part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: aubreyjw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Excel Office Hours

Bring any questions about Excel and have them answered in person at Odegaard. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG). Campus room: OUGL 230. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Sound Studio Office Hours

Come to the Sound Studio with any audio-related needs! It's the perfect opportunity to get more personalized help or advice, as well as any refreshers you may need to use the studio more effectively. Feel free to drop by any time from 1-2PM, every Wednesday! Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG). Campus room: OUGL 246. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Exploring Digital Storytelling: A Personal Journey

Join the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab in welcoming Yasi Naraghi as she shares her journey into video making and reflects on her exploration of visual storytelling. In this session, Yasi will discuss her video, "In Your Absence," as a meditation on grief and talk about how she married analog and digital processes. This event is an opportunity for participants to learn how digital storytelling can serve as a bridge to new forms of knowledge, communication, and engagement, encouraging everyone to experiment with the potential of video as a storytelling medium. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for inspiration, this presentation will show that digital storytelling is a versatile, approachable tool for any storyteller—regardless of your discipline or experience. Scholars, researchers, artists, or those interested in exploring different methods of creative expression will discover how digital storytelling can be an enriching and inclusive avenue for communication. Come explore how the world of digital… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: OSC Presentation Space. Accessibility Contact: aubreyjw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Introduction to Video Production for Digital Storytelling

Curious about making videos? Ever wanted to showcase your research to the wider public through YouTube? Join us for Introduction to Video Making at the UW Open Scholarship Commons! This workshop will discuss storytelling, storyboarding, and editing your videos to showcase your digital story. Gain hands-on experience using video editing tools, tips, and level-ups to create videos that grab the audience’s attention and effectively share your ideas and personality. This presentation is part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab. In this online workshop, you will: Produce a quick 2-3 minute video intro for a dream video series or an imaginary one , Learn how to use a handful of video editing tools ( including organizing clips, adding music, adding segments from other videos, creating voiceovers, transitions, and more) , Discussions about what makes a good story and video , Develop a narrative script that reflects your experiences as a researcher , Learn about the importance of accessibility, fair use,… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: OSC Presentation Space. Accessibility Contact: aubreyjw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Basics of Excel

Have little or no experience using Excel? This beginner level workshop is a great place to get comfortable with the basic tools of Excel! Learn about the different uses of Excel, how to use a handful of helpful features, and practice formatting data in the program. This is a great opportunity for people who may be unfamiliar with Excel and will need it for classes requiring data management and analysis or for those looking to use the program for other organizational purposes. This workshop will give a rundown of the Excel layout, introduce simple Excel features and skills, time to practice these concepts, and time for questions throughout. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG). Campus room: OUGL 102. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Excel Office Hours

Bring any questions about Excel and have them answered in person at Odegaard. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG). Campus room: OUGL 230. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Digital Scholarship Project Help Office Hours

Learn about getting started with digital projects at UW. We offer consultations for research and course related projects. Examples include support for digital publishing, building digital exhibits, and more! We can help you find the right tools, resources and instruction whether you’re just getting started or are working on an on-going project. Come ask us about the Libraries digital scholarship infrastructure tools (Manifold, Omeka, etc.).  This service is available only to current UW faculty, students, and staff. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: Open Scholarship Commons, Group Work Space B. Accessibility Contact: oscstaff@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Libraries Open Scholarship Commons & Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Sound Studio Office Hours

Come to the Sound Studio with any audio-related needs! It's the perfect opportunity to get more personalized help or advice, as well as any refreshers you may need to use the studio more effectively. Feel free to drop by any time from 1-2PM, every Wednesday! Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG). Campus room: OUGL 246. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Tateuchi East Asia Library Digital Scholarship Series

The Tateuchi East Asia Library (TEAL) is proud to present the 2025 TEAL Digital Scholarship Series, a dynamic program showcasing cutting-edge research by faculty in the fields of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese (CJKT) studies. This series highlights how innovative digital tools and methodologies are transforming East Asian scholarship, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and broadening the impact of research within and beyond academia. Series #2: Jing Xu, Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology      Series #3: Heekyoung Cho (Korea – Asian Languages & Literature), Thursday, March 6, 2025 3:30–5:00 PM,   Series #4: Paul Atkins & PhD Students (Japan – Asian Languages & Literature), Monday, April 14, 2025, 3:30–5:00 PM. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Tateuchi East Asia Library (Gowen Hall 3rd floor) Seminar Room. Accessibility Contact: hkyi@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Tateuchi East Asia Library. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Playing Pedagogy - Digital Games and Storytelling in the Classroom (In Person)

Unlock the power of gaming as a pedagogical tool in this exciting panel discussion, part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab! Join students using gaming in their assignments to enhance learning experiences alongside early-career professionals bringing these innovative methods into the job market. Together, they’ll share how gaming is reshaping education, the challenges they face, and the future of gaming in teaching and professional development. Don’t miss this chance to explore the intersection of gaming, storytelling, and education! This presentation is part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: OSC Presentation Space. Accessibility Contact: aubreyjw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Playing Pedagogy - Digital Games and Storytelling in the Classroom (Online)

Unlock the power of gaming as a pedagogical tool in this exciting panel discussion, part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab! Join students using gaming in their assignments to enhance learning experiences alongside early-career professionals bringing these innovative methods into the job market. Together, they’ll share how gaming is reshaping education, the challenges they face, and the future of gaming in teaching and professional development. Don’t miss this chance to explore the intersection of gaming, storytelling, and education! This presentation is part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92715304310. Accessibility Contact: aubreyjw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Twine for Beginners: Interactive, Game & Text-BasedStorytelling Workshop (Online)

Can you type? Do you have access to a browser? Then you can make and share imaginative, branching stories in Twine, without knowing a word of code. Twine is an open-source, free tool for telling interactive, non-linear, text-based stories/ games. It lends itself to fictional storytelling, to critiquing and challenging narratives, and to making new narratives of your own. It is an excellent platform for communal learning/ play and for public scholarship. This presentation is part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab. In this hour-long hands-on, online tutorial, you'll learn the basic mechanics of Twine: 1) how to create your first, simple story (we'll provide the text, so you can concentrate on the mechanics) by 2) creating scenes and 3) creating branching paths for differing outcomes; and 4) how to edit, save, and share your story. If there's time, we'll discuss basic styling. Join us for Part II: Styling for Aesthetics & Meaning. This workshop will teach you how to add style and complexity to your basic sto… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95948435661. Accessibility Contact: aubreyjw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Scholars' Studio (Online)

Register to attend via Zoom. This fun, informal, interdisciplinary event features rapid-fire lightning talks by students doing Master’s and Doctoral level projects and research.  Hosted by the UW Libraries Research Commons and The Graduate School's office of Graduate Student Affairs, Scholars' Studio gives students the opportunity to share their research across disciplines, make connections and build presentation skills.  Access Statement: The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact Madeline Mundt, Head of the Research Commons, UW Libraries: mundtm@uw.edu, at least 10 days in advance. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/KeD9q8mlQyWG6HTjYyaIYw#/registration. Accessibility Contact: mundtm@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Special Events. Student Activities. Event sponsors: UW Libraries Research Commons , Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School. Target Audience: Campus. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Digital Scholarship Project Help Office Hours

Learn about getting started with digital projects at UW. We offer consultations for research and course related projects. Examples include support for digital publishing, building digital exhibits, and more! We can help you find the right tools, resources and instruction whether you’re just getting started or are working on an on-going project. Come ask us about the Libraries digital scholarship infrastructure tools (Manifold, Omeka, etc.).  This service is available only to current UW faculty, students, and staff. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: Open Scholarship Commons, Group Work Space B. Accessibility Contact: oscstaff@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Libraries Open Scholarship Commons & Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Accessible Captions and Transcripts for Digital Storytelling

For faculty, students, and digital creators, designing accessible content is essential for reaching all audiences—join our workshop on writing captions and transcripts for digital storytelling and video creation! We’ll explore best practices based on WCAG 2.1AA and DOJ ADA Title II guidelines, teaching you how to craft accurate, clear captions and transcripts that enhance accessibility on your digital projects. You’ll also get hands-on demonstrations and experience testing tools to simplify the process, ensuring your content is inclusive and engaging for everyone. Whether you're new to accessibility or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will provide the tools you need to make your content truly accessible.  This presentation is part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: OSC Presentation Space. Accessibility Contact: aubreyjw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Sound Studio Office Hours

Come to the Sound Studio with any audio-related needs! It's the perfect opportunity to get more personalized help or advice, as well as any refreshers you may need to use the studio more effectively. Feel free to drop by any time from 1-2PM, every Wednesday! Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG). Campus room: OUGL 246. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Tateuchi East Asia Library Digital Scholarship Series

The Tateuchi East Asia Library (TEAL) is proud to present the 2025 TEAL Digital Scholarship Series, a dynamic program showcasing cutting-edge research by faculty in the fields of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese (CJKT) studies. This series highlights how innovative digital tools and methodologies are transforming East Asian scholarship, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and broadening the impact of research within and beyond academia.   Series #3: Heekyoung Cho, Associate Professor at the Department of Asian Language and Literature,   Series #4: Paul Atkins & PhD Students (Japan – Asian Languages & Literature), Monday, April 14, 2025, 3:30–5:00 PM. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Tateuchi East Asia Library (Gowen Hall 3rd floor) Seminar Room. Accessibility Contact: hkyi@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Tateuchi East Asia Library. Thursday, March 6, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Research Remix: Teaching with Digital Tools

Join the UW Libraries and Learning Technologies for a discussion around selecting and incorporating digital tools into your teaching. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: Open Scholarship Commons - Group Workspace A. Accessibility Contact: vkern@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Sound Studio Office Hours

Come to the Sound Studio with any audio-related needs! It's the perfect opportunity to get more personalized help or advice, as well as any refreshers you may need to use the studio more effectively. Feel free to drop by any time from 1-2PM, every Wednesday! Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG). Campus room: OUGL 246. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Digital Scholarship Project Help Office Hours

Learn about getting started with digital projects at UW. We offer consultations for research and course related projects. Examples include support for digital publishing, building digital exhibits, and more! We can help you find the right tools, resources and instruction whether you’re just getting started or are working on an on-going project. Come ask us about the Libraries digital scholarship infrastructure tools (Manifold, Omeka, etc.).  This service is available only to current UW faculty, students, and staff. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Suzzallo Library (SUZ). Campus room: Open Scholarship Commons, Group Work Space B. Accessibility Contact: oscstaff@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Libraries Open Scholarship Commons & Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and staff. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Sound Studio Office Hours

Come to the Sound Studio with any audio-related needs! It's the perfect opportunity to get more personalized help or advice, as well as any refreshers you may need to use the studio more effectively. Feel free to drop by any time from 1-2PM, every Wednesday! Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG). Campus room: OUGL 246. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Sound Studio Office Hours

Come to the Sound Studio with any audio-related needs! It's the perfect opportunity to get more personalized help or advice, as well as any refreshers you may need to use the studio more effectively. Feel free to drop by any time from 1-2PM, every Wednesday! Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUG). Campus room: OUGL 246. Accessibility Contact: Accessibility questions or requests for this workshop should be directed to help@uw.edu with “Learning Technologies Workshops accessibility” in the subject line. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: UW Learning Technologies. Target Audience: UW students, faculty and staff. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Tateuchi East Asia Library Digital Scholarship Series

The Tateuchi East Asia Library (TEAL) is proud to present the 2025 TEAL Digital Scholarship Series, a dynamic program showcasing cutting-edge research by faculty in the fields of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese (CJKT) studies. This series highlights how innovative digital tools and methodologies are transforming East Asian scholarship, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and broadening the impact of research within and beyond academia.   Series #4. . Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Tateuchi East Asia Library (Gowen Hall 3rd floor) Seminar Room. Accessibility Contact: hkyi@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Tateuchi East Asia Library. Monday, April 14, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.