Workshops at the University of Texas Libraries are free, drop-in workshops on topics related to research, digital tools and more. All workshops are free, open to everyone and located across Libraries locations. Workshops with invited speakers or co-organized with outside institutions may be subject to registration fees. Non-UT affiliated persons can connect to our WiFi network through the UTGuest network or EduRoam.
Upcoming Workshops
Join us Tuesday, March 10, from 11 am-12 pm for Creating Interactive Applications in Python with PyGame!
This creative coding workshop introduces attendees to PyGame, a free and open-source cross-platform library for the development of multimedia applications like video games using Python.
After some time exploring key concepts of the software, its many features, and sample projects using the library, we will collaboratively build a sample application to explore PyGame’s many possibilities.
Attendees of all technical experience levels are welcome! Registration is not required, although we would appreciate if you would submit this form to confirm your interest.
Location: Perry-Castañeda Library Scholars Lab, Data Lab (PCL 2.202) or Zoom
Join this AI & Research workshop on Zoom to learn about research applications of local AI models that you can run on your own system instead of in the cloud. There will be a focus on the advantages and disadvantages of a local AI approach and we will specifically look at cost, privacy, openness, and consistency. We will also cover essential AI considerations including policies and ethics, discuss steps for getting ready to use local AI models, and demonstrate the use of local AI in research workflows.
Registration required, so sign up today!
Location: Zoom
Digital Humanities Workshop: Introduction to Transkribus - The Platform for Cultural Heritage covers the fundamentals of using Transkribus to segment, transcribe and enrich historical documents. In this hybrid workshop, participants will learn how to navigate the platform, manage document workflows and convert images into structured, searchable data. Ready to discover how Transkribus can serve as your sovereign operating system for written records?
Snacks will be provided to in-person attendees!
Instructor: Helene Prokop, Marketing & Communications Team Lead at Transkribus
Location: Perry-Castañeda Library Scholars Lab, Data Lab (PCL 2.202) or Zoom
Register: https://utexas.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z0yASSwAQ5e6uDXmjHglVA#/
Curious about AI literature mapping tools? This one hour virtual session will provide hands-on experience with AI tools that can help you map citations to discover academic literature. This workshop is open to all UT students, faculty, and staff, and you don't need any previous knowledge of AI tools to participate.
Registration required, so sign up today!
Location: Zoom
Join us Friday, April 24, from 1-2 pm for our virtual Finding Funding With the Pivot Database workshop!
Learn about Pivot and how to take advantage of its well-developed features for finding funding opportunities. Topics will include creating Pivot profiles and profile matching; strategies for searching; and finding collaborators. More information about Pivot is available here: https://guides.lib.utexas.edu/findfunding/pivot.
Registration is required, so sign up today!
If you have questions, please contact Larayne Dallas or Meryl Brodsky.
Location: Zoom
Register: https://utexas.zoom.us/meeting/register/VaYuxvjLTW-pxSxn24gOZw