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

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
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Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Managing research data is a key component of any research project, and - when done right - can save you time and effort. In this session, participants will learn about current requirements and best practices for managing research data at all stages… More
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Unlock the power of Stata, a comprehensive statistical software tool used for data analysis, visualization, and econometric modeling. This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for students, researchers, faculty/staff and professionals who are new… More
Presenter Zeynep Cevik
Location Map & Data Library
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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 -
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 -
Category:
Data & Statistics
R is a powerful and flexible programming language widely used for data analysis, visualization, and statistical computing. This workshop offers a beginner-friendly introduction to R, helping you navigate its key features and capabilities. Whether… More
Presenter Zeynep Cevik
Location Map & Data Library
Date
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Are you working on a research project, but aren’t sure what to do with your data once it’s complete? Has a funder or journal asked you to deposit your research data in a repository? Do you want to publish your data and make it available for others… More
Location: Online
Date
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 -
Category:
Data & Statistics
What: In this 2 hour hands-on workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of the uses and types of data that can be manipulated in Excel, an extremely popular spreadsheet software. Through practical exercises using real world data from… More
Presenter Kara Handren
Location Map & Data Library
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Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Are you ready to dive into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed specifically for new learners. This introductory session from UofT's Map and Data Library will guide you through the… More
Presenter Map & Data Library
Location Robarts Library
Date
Time -
Category:
Maps & GIS
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 -
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 -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Are you interested in sharing your data with other researchers? Has a journal or funder asked you to share your data? In this session, participants will learn how to organize and publish research data in the University of Toronto Dataverse, U of T’s… More
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
What: This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basic concepts of one of the world's most popular programming languages, Python! This introduction to Python will include concepts such as data types, variables, operators, if statements, and… More
Presenter Kara Handren & Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Category:
Digital Tools
Managing research data is a key component of any research project, and - when done right - can save you time and effort. In this session, participants will learn about current requirements and best practices for managing research data at all stages… More
Location Robarts Library
Date
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll dive into the world of ArcGIS Pro! This session, presented by UofT's Map and Data Library, is designed to help you build proficiency in loading and manipulating data from a variety of sources within… More
Presenter Map & Data Library
Location Robarts Library
Date
Time -
Category:
Maps & GIS
What: This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basic concepts of one of the world's most popular programming languages, Python! This introduction to Python will include concepts such as data types, variables, operators, if statements, and… More
Presenter Kara Handren & Kelly Schultz
Location Map & Data Library
Date
Time -
Category:
Digital Tools
What: This hands-on workshop will build on the concepts introduced in An Introduction to Programming for Absolute Beginners Using Python: Part 1 to introduce you to more basic concepts of one of the world's most popular programming languages,… More
Presenter Kara Handren & Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Category:
Digital Tools
Take your R programming skills to the next level in this intermediate workshop, where you'll build on your foundational knowledge and explore more powerful techniques for data analysis. Designed for those ready to tackle more complex challenges,… More
Presenter Zeynep Cevik
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
What: This hands-on workshop will build on the concepts introduced in An Introduction to Programming for Absolute Beginners Using Python: Part 1 to introduce you to more basic concepts of one of the world's most popular programming languages,… More
Presenter Kara Handren & Kelly Schultz
Location Map & Data Library
Date
Time -
Category:
Digital Tools
Are you working on a research project, but aren’t sure what to do with your data once it’s complete? Has a funder or journal asked you to deposit your research data in a repository? Do you want to publish your data and make it available for others… More
Location Robarts Library
Date
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Tableau Desktop, 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 -
Category:
Data & Statistics
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Tableau Desktop, 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 -
Category:
Data & Statistics
Are you interested in sharing your data with other researchers? Has a journal or funder asked you to deposit or share your data? In this session, participants will learn how to organize and publish research data in the University of Toronto… More
Location: Online
Date
Time -
Category:
Data & Statistics
In this 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 will model a real-world public health problem and walk through… More
Presenter Map & Data Library
Location Robarts Library
Date
Time -
Category:
Maps & GIS