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The UBC Library Research Commons integrates open-source data discovery tool Geodisy with Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR)
May 25, 2021 The UBC Library Research Commons has released a major update to the open-source data discovery tool Geodisy, expanding the content collection available for search to include more than 86,000 records from over 70 Canadian research data repositories, through an integration with the Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR) Discovery Portal.Tagged with:
Collaboration with Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM)
May 12, 2021 The Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) is a 9 –month, interdisciplinary Masters program at UBC, which culminates in the completion of capstone projects by the students. Students learn to use and apply geospatial tools for planning, development, and management. They also evaluate programs designed for protecting and regulating natural habitats and renewable natural resources. During their studies, the UBC Library provides support for student learning and research in innovative […]Tagged with: Dataverse, Doug Brigham, Eleri Staiger-Williams, Evan Thornberry, Helen Brown, Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management, MGEM, RDM, Scholars Portal
Join the Research Commons team
March 15, 2021 The UBC Library Research Commons is currently seeking to hire as part of a TLEF grant, developing reusable technology workshops to enhance digital literacy. In return, we offer a supportive learning environment where you will use and grow your skill set. TLEF positions: Developing reusable technology workshops to enhance digital literacy Requirements: Graduate student or […]Tagged with:
UBC Library Research Commons partners with Future Waters
February 3, 2021 Click image to learn more.Tagged with: Alice Guimarães, Allan Cho, Ekatarina (Eka) Grguric, Eugene Barsky, UBC Future Waters
Eugene Barsky makes Canadian open research datasets available in ProQuest discovery databases
February 1, 2021 Click image to learn moreTagged with: Eugene Barsky, Federated Research Data Repository, FRDR, ProQuest's Central Discovery Index (CDI), UBC Library Research Commons
Love Data Week from Feb 1-12, 2021
February 1, 2021 Click image to register for Love Data Week special events.Tagged with: Love Data Week, Love Data Week 2021
TLEF grant opening doors to researchers across UBC
January 15, 2021 GIScience workshops taken to the next level!Tagged with: Research Commons, TLEF
Making citation management easier with Mendeley: Let Reza Karimi show you how
November 13, 2020 Learn why citation management expert GAA Reza Karimi loves the power of Mendeley.Tagged with: Citation Management, Mendeley, Research Commons, Research Power Tools
Maya Daurio showcases the mapping power of CalTopo
October 30, 2020 Find out all about Caltopo from ArcGIS expert GAA, Maya Daurio.Tagged with: ArcGIS, CalTopo, GIS, Research Commons, Research Power Tools
Dissertation & Thesis Formatting Frequently Asked Questions
July 30, 2020 [Updated August 1, 2020] The following are frequently asked questions regarding dissertation and thesis formatting. We provide the following information as further support to answering commonly asked questions. Question: Using memos in the body of a thesis. I am not aware of any UBC-specific formatting rules for memos. In other words, the UBC Grad Studies […]Tagged with: