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Library Workshop Series |
Schedule for the fall 2008 workshop series will be available in September.
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Workshop series organized by Gretchen Gfeller, Web and Public Relations Specialist at Fogler Library.
To register or for more information about Adobe Suite, Web Authoring, and
Research workshops, contact Gretchen Gfeller
email: gretchen_gfeller@umit.maine.edu
or call 581-1696.
To register or for more information about Computer Mapping workshops,
contact: Karen Stewart
karen.stewart@umit.maine.edu or call 581-1680.
Each class is limited to 20 participants except where noted. All workshops are held in the Fogler
Library Computer Classroom, located on the first floor of the Library.
Students - $5 | All Others - $30
Except where noted
Web Authoring | Adobe Suite | Research
| Computer Mapping
Web Authoring
Instructor: Albie Dunn, Electronic Resources
Fp. Introduction to FrontPage
Wed., 27 Feb., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn how to create web pages using
Microsoft FrontPage. Topics will include: creating hyperlinks, adding
images, and creating tables. Note: FrontPage is a PC only application.
Dw. Introduction to Dreamweaver
Wed., 19 Mar., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Dreamweaver is a sophisticated HTML editor and web-authoring tool. It offers
easy to use visual editing features and customization options. This class is
an introduction to the application. No prior knowledge of Dreamweaver is
required.
Adobe Suite Training
Instructor: Gretchen Gfeller, Web and Public Relations Specialist
Ps-i. Introduction to PhotoShop
Tues., 26 Feb., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
This workshop provides an introduction and overview of Adobe PhotoShop with
a focus on basic photographic editing techniques. No prior knowledge of
PhotoShop is required.
Ps-ex. Preparing images for publication:
PhotoShop CS3 Extended as a tool for researchers
Tues., 18 Mar., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
This workshop is designed to help researchers and students understand how to
enhance and prepare images for specific output venues. It also provides an
introduction to PhotoShop as a tool in scientific research. Topics include:
basic image editing, creating composites, enhancing with color cast, setting
a measurement scale, adding measurement markers, recording measurements, and
saving for publication and display. No prior knowledge of PhotoShop is
required. FREE for students who will be using PhotoShop for their course
work or dissertations.
Id1. Introduction to InDesign
Thurs., 28 Feb., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
InDesign is an industry standard desktop publishing application and is part
of the Adobe Creative Suite that also includes PhotoShop and Illustrator.
InDesign is the perfect solution for all your print publication needs and a
great choice for research papers and dissertations. This workshop introduces
the program and provides an overview of the essential features.
Id2. InDesign 2
Thurs., 20 Mar., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
This workshop uses the basic skills from the Intro to InDesign workshop as a
starting point for exploring the application’s more advanced tools. Topics
include: import options, creating outlines, type on a path, footnotes,
tables, and setting up a book file. Participants will also learn how to work
with Adobe Bridge, the organizational tool and file browser that is part of
Adobe Creative Suite.
Ill. Illustrator
Tues., 25 Mar., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector or object-oriented drawing
program. This workshop provides an introduction and overview of the program.
Topics include: working with text and page layout, drawing tools, gradients,
mesh objects, and using the graph tool. There will also be tips for using
Illustrator and PhotoShop together. Prerequisite: Experience with PhotoShop
or other drawing programs strongly recommended.
Research Tools
En. Endnote
FREE Workshop
Instructor: Cynthia Crosser, Social Science and Humanities Reference
Wed., 26 Mar., 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
EndNote is a commercial tool for managing and using citations. This workshop
will teach you direct searching with EndNote, exporting from databases into
EndNote, and Write-N-Cite. The library classroom has 10 PC computers with
EndNote XI. Mac Users may bring their own laptops.
Wi. Wikipedia – the good, the bad and the ugly!
FREE Workshop
Instructor: Joe Fernandez
Wed., Jan 23, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wikipedia is used widely for a variety of purposes. Many students also use
Wikipedia as part of their research many without realizing that it is only a
work in progress with numerous issues that may be problematic. In this
presentation, we will talk about the problems associated with Wikipedia and
how to evaluate Wikipedia articles. We will also discuss alternatives to
Wikipedia that students could use for their class assignments and projects.
Computer Mapping
Fogler Library also offers a series of computer mapping workshops.
For schedule and registration information contact: Karen Stewart
karen.stewart@umit.maine.edu
(581-1680).
Created by: Gretchen Gfeller,
Web and Public Relations Specialist|
Revised:
10 Apr 2008
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