Workshops - March 13th

Agile4Lib

Although often thought of as a “software methodology,” Agile is more of a mindset, driven by iteration and continuous learning. In this workshop we will introduce participants to the origins of agile, its frameworks and mindset, the How and Why of incremental development and the importance of delivering the most... more

Location

Lewis Science Library

ChatGPT as Shortcut for Integrating Digital Humanities into the History Classroom

Abstract: Based on ChatGPT-themed pedagogical experiments in a history course at the University at Buffalo, this presentation demonstrates how to use innovative technology in integrating digital humanities (DH) into the history classroom. When teaching the course “China and the World” in the summer of 2023, I assigned students to take... more

Location

Lewis Science Library

Discover the new Islandora and ISLE

Take a walk through the new Islandora. We will go through the new features and architecture, and install ISLE 2 starter kit, the docker-based Islandora package. You will leave with your own local running islandora instance.

Location

Lewis Science Library

Fail4Lib 2025

Although failure is part and parcel of our professional experience, we often go out of the way to avoid talking about it. When we see failure approaching, we distance ourselves, avert our eyes, or – if we’re in its path – brace for the worst. But failure has intrinsic value... more

Location

Lewis Science Library

Hands-On Digital Publishing Workshop with Quire

This workshop serves as an introduction to Quire, an open-source publishing tool developed by Getty and available for anyone to use for free. Quire is not a publishing service or a platform for hosting publications. Instead, it provides users (students, researchers, professors, curators, editors, and more) with the ability to... more

Location

Lewis Science Library

How To Host Code4Lib

Have you ever thought about hosting Code4Lib, but don’t know where to start? This workshop will introduce you to the Code4Lib planning process, from putting together a proposal to host, to budgeting and sponsorship, to how the program is built, to the day-to-day logistics that make the conference work. We’ll... more

Location

Lewis Science Library

Modern Alchemy: Hands-On with the Distant Reader

In this hands-on workshop participants will first learn how to use a Web-based system called the Distant Reader to transform sets of unstructured data (like bunches o’ journal articles) into structured data, affectionally called "study carrels". These data sets are amenable to analysis by both people as well as computers.... more

Location

Lewis Science Library

Photogrammetry with RealityCapture: A Practical Introduction

 In this comprehensive workshop, participants will delve into the world of photogrammetry using RealityCapture, a leading software in the field. This hands-on session is designed to guide attendees through the entire process of creating high-quality 3D models from photographs. You’ll also better understand the history of photogrammetry and the mathematics... more

Location

Lewis Science Library

Shinobi Skills: Mastering the Art of Prompt Engineering

Target Audience: Librarians, archivists, developers, and information professionals interested in exploring the practical applications of large language models (LLMs) in library and information science contexts. No prior coding experience is required.

Workshop Description: Step into the world of the shinobi (aka, ninja), the legendary agents of stealth and strategy in... more

Location

Lewis Science Library