Fogler Library Faculty Newsletter 3-20-19
Fake News Workshop, Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series: Just Eat It, The Scholar's Trademark Workshop, ArchivesSpace Online Database
In this issue:
- Fake news, misinformation, and political bias: News literacy for the 21st century
- Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series: Just Eat It
- The Scholar’s Trademark: build a brand that gets you hired, promoted, and tenured
- ArchivesSpace Online Database
1. Fake news, misinformation, and political bias: News literacy for the 21st century
Date & Time: Monday, March 25, 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Fogler Library Classroom 1
Claims about fake news, bias, and misinformation have become much more prevalent in the past few years. But what is “fake news”? And what role does personal bias play in our perception of the news? Being a more informed 21st-century citizen requires a critical approach to the media. Join Judith Rosenbaum, Assistant Professor in Communication and Journalism, and Jen Bonnet, Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian, for an interactive workshop where we will unpack the many meanings of “fake news” and learn how to critically evaluate information we find online.
Space is limited. Attendance is first come, first served.
2. Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series: Just Eat It
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Fogler Library Classroom 1
Just Eat It looks at our systemic obsession with expiration dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe. This cinematic story is equal parts education and delicious entertainment.
Film showing includes a discussion led by Brie Berry, PhD candidate in Anthropology & Environmental Policy.
The Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series is sponsored by the Anthropology Department, the Climate Change Institute, Fogler Library, and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions.
3. The Scholar’s Trademark: build a brand that gets you hired, promoted, and tenured
Date & Time: Thursday, April 25, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Fogler Library and Dr. Nick Mitchell from Clarivate Analytics will present a series of discussions focused on scholarly communication, bibliometrics, publishing, and more for faculty and graduate students. The following workshops will be part of the event:
- Session #1- Make it easy for a stranger to find your research publications
- Session #2- What metrics do hiring and promotion committees use to gauge “scholarship quality”?
- Session #3- Where and what should I publish to grow my research brand?
If you would like to attend any of these sessions, please RSVP online.
About the Presenter
Nick Mitchell, PhD. is a Solutions Consultant for Clarivate Analytics, the world’s foremost provider of research information and analytics. Prior to joining Clarivate in 2017, Nick held teaching and research appointments at Gettysburg College, St. Bonaventure University, and the National Institute on Aging.
4. ArchivesSpace Online Database
The library’s ArchivesSpace database allows researchers to identify and learn more about materials held by Fogler Library’s Special Collections Department. The materials cover a wide range of subjects reflecting historical events, business, education, arts, and sciences. ArchivesSpace includes finding aids for manuscripts, university records, and oral history interviews, as well as a limited selection of digital resources. To request print materials identified in ArchivesSpace, contact Special Collections at um.library.spc@maine.edu.