Support for using Video in the Curriculum
Main Library Electronic ClassroomLibrary and ACS experts will review recommended steps and procedures for acquiring video content for use with your classes. We’ll cover in-class viewing, out of class viewing, & streaming options. We’ll also describe ways to add content to the collection or to acquire temporary streaming licenses. Click on the workshop title to learn more.
Intro to Drone Mapping
The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar BarnsDrone mapping is the process of creating high-resolution, spatially-accurate images and data for applications from urban planning to agricultural crop monitoring to ecological research and monitoring. Click on the workshop title to learn more and register.
Drone Cinematography Workshop
Sunset LakeJoin us for an afternoon of flying and exploring the capabilities of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine. Find out how you can add production value to your projects with assistance from the Vassar Innovation Lab. This service is free to Vassar students.
Intro to the Vassar College Libraries Digital Library
ZoomThe Digital Library includes photos, audiovisual materials, manuscripts, and much more! Did you know it now also provides access to Finding Aids, Vassar Scholarship, and a Herbarium? Join us for a tour of the system followed by a Q&A. Click on the workshop title to learn more and register.
Digital Humanities Data Management Plan Basics
ZoomAre you considering building an Omeka, Scalar, or WordPress site to share your work with the world? Have you already created a proof of concept for a digital project and want to know what comes next? You need a Digital Management Plan! Click on the workshop title to learn more and register.
Intro to the U.S. Census and American Community Survey (ACS) Data and Mapping
Sci Vis Lab (BLS 101)The U.S. Census Bureau provides periodic and comprehensive statistics about the nation. This data is critical for government programs, policies, and decision-making. Presenter David Kraiker, Data Dissemination Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, will provide an introduction to the Census Bureau, the data it collects and provides, and how to find and use the data. Click on the workshop title to learn more.
Stay Organized & Save Time with Zotero Citation Manager
Main Library Electronic ClassroomOverwhelmed by unorganized PDFs? Want to save time formatting your bibliography? Zotero is a free citation manager for organizing references, storing pdfs, and formatting in-text citations and bibliographies. Click on the workshop title to learn more and register.
Intro to Omeka
ZoomOmeka is a free, open-source content management system for online digital collections that allows users to publish and exhibit scholarly collections and cultural heritage objects. Click on the workshop title to learn more and register.
Intro to Scalar
ZoomScalar is an open source, web-based publishing software from the University of Southern California’s Alliance for Networking Visual Culture that allows you to create networked, multi-media online publications. Click on the workshop title to learn more and register.
Campus Resources for Building Websites
ZoomNeed a website? We will review the options you have available to you as a member of the Vassar Community. Click on the workshop title to learn more and register.
Intro to ArcGIS Pro
Ely Hall Rm 114 (GIS Lab)Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software is used to manage, map, and analyze geographic data. In this workshop, you will learn how to use ArcGIS Pro, an industry-standard desktop GIS program. Click on the workshop title to learn more and register.
Static vs. Dynamic Website Design: How to Choose the Best Option for Your Project
ZoomLearn what the best platform options are for a variety of website projects while also gaining a better understanding of how to make environmentally friendly and sustainable choices. Click on the workshop title to learn more and register.