Workshops
The Map & Data Library hosts live workshops during Fall and Winter terms listed below. We also offer self-paced online courses and previously recorded workshops. Check out our workshop descriptions page for additional details. Unsure where to start? Try our learning roadmaps page to see our workshops grouped by theme, or for help on specific programs, check out our getting started guides. We are also happy to provide workshops for specific courses – please contact us.
Learn more library research skills on your own time through self-paced modules and recorded workshops.
All Workshops
Are you interested in exploring the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed for new learners and those looking to refresh their skills. This two-hour session from U of T’s Map and Data Library… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Have you ever wondered where all your time goes when looking at your phone? This workshop is focused on habits and how they are formed. We will start by discussing habit formation and then explore the ways our phones have been designed to grab (… More
Presenter Eden Kinzel
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Every time you interact with a website, search engine or app, you are revealing information about yourself and your identity. Sometimes this data is obvious and under your direct control (i.e. posting a photo or entering text into a form on a… More
Presenter Nick Field
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
This workshop defines what is meant by online ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’ and explores the slippery and complex world of media and information. We will start by diving into persuasive design: design tricks on websites, apps, and in… More
Presenter Elena Springall & Carey Toane
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click qualitative data management and analysis tool, NVivo, by performing common tasks, such as loading in data, coding, running queries, and exporting.
Why: Learning qualitative data analysis skills… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Are you interested in exploring the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed for new learners and those looking to refresh their skills. This two-hour session from U of T’s Map and Data Library… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Workshop
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click qualitative data management and analysis tool, NVivo, by performing common tasks, such as loading in data, coding, running queries, and exporting.
Why: Learning qualitative data analysis skills… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
In this free Map and Data Library workshop, you will learn how to use open data and geoprocessing tools to perform spatial analysis and develop problem-solving workflows. Using ArcGIS Pro, we'll model a real-world problem and walk through the steps… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Digital Tools
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click qualitative data management and analysis tool, MAXQDA, by performing common tasks, such as loading in data, coding, writing memos, and exporting. If you'd like to go further, you can also… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Unlock the power of digital storytelling in this interactive workshop designed for anyone interested in combining narrative with spatial data. Through a blend of storytelling principles, platform exploration, and a live demonstration of ArcGIS… More
Presenter Yeliz Baloglu Cengay
Location Robarts Library, Electronic Classroom
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Workshop
What: Building upon the Introduction to Using MAXQDA for Qualitative Data Analysis: Part 1 workshop, learn to use some of MAXQDA’s analysis and visualization tools, and how to work with document variables.
Why: Learning qualitative data analysis… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
What: Learn best practices to create infographics, which are a specific type of data visualization that uses a mix of data, visuals, and text to inform or persuade.
Why: Learning infographic creation skills and tools will help you promote yourself… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
In this free Map and Data Library workshop, you will learn how to use open data and geoprocessing tools to perform spatial analysis and develop problem-solving workflows. Using QGIS 3, we'll model a real-world problem and walk through the steps of… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Workshop
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Tableau Public, by creating visualizations, such as bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots.
Why: Learning data visualization skills and tools will help… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Unlock the power of digital storytelling in this interactive workshop designed for anyone interested in combining narrative with spatial data. Through a blend of storytelling principles, platform exploration, and a live demonstration of ArcGIS… More
Presenter Yeliz Baloglu Cengay
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Workshop
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Power BI, by creating visualizations, such as bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots.
Why: Learning data visualization skills and tools will help you gain… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Would you like to learn how to elevate your mapping workflows using coding? This free, two-hour workshop from the Map and Data Library will give you a hands-on introduction to Python programming using ArcGIS Pro. Designed for learners who have some… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Would you like to learn how to enhance your open source mapping using coding? This free, two-hour workshop from the Map and Data Library will give you a hands-on introduction to geospatial Python programming using QGIS. Designed for learners who… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics