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Story Maps is a free, open-source product that provides flexibility and access for all researchers. It is a great entry level option for people who are not ready to delve into more complex tools like ArcGIS or QGIS.

In this workshop, you will learn how to map texts, images and videos. Story Maps can be utilized to deliver spatially based content for presentations, projects and personal narratives. We will provide a brief tutorial using materials from University Archives and Special Collections, followed by hands-on practice.

Drop in or out anytime—we’d love to see you!

Check out some examples of story maps here:

https://uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/350d65c8a540fade00dcbaf7cd4a8802/vaillancourt/draft.html

https://uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/350d65c8a540fade00dcbaf7cd4a8802/fortunoff/index.html

https://www.georgiahumanities.org/southern-literary-trail-story-map/

https://storymap.knightlab.com/examples/aryas-journey/

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Maps that Tell Stories: An Introduction to StoryMapJS

Bring your stories to life with Knight Lab’s Story Maps! Join University Archivist, Vic Jones, and the Language & Literature, History and Communication Librarian, Rachel Tait-Ripperdan, on Thursday, November 13 at 12 pm in LIB Room 222 to learn all about this user-friendly tool. Story Maps is a free, open-source product that provides flexibility and access for all researchers. It is a great entry level option for people who are not ready to delve into more complex tools like ArcGIS or QGIS. In this workshop, you will learn how to map texts, images and videos. Story Maps can be utilized to deliver spatially based content for presentations, projects and personal narratives. We will provide a brief tutorial using materials from University Archives and Special Collections, followed by hands-on practice. Drop in or out anytime—we’d love to see you!Check out some examples of story maps here:https://uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/350d65c8a540fade00dcbaf7cd4a8802/vaillancourt/draft.html https://uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/350d65c8a540fade00dcbaf7cd4a8802/fortunoff/index.html https://www.georgiahumanities.org/southern-literary-trail-story-map/ https://storymap.knightlab.com/examples/aryas-journey/...

Expand Your Evidence Synthesis Toolkit in Our Upcoming Workshop!

Grey Literature is often overlooked, yet it is a vital component of evidence synthesis. The Evidence Synthesis Collaborative invites you to an engaging workshop where you’ll explore the role of Grey Literature in strengthening systematic reviews and evidence syntheses. Workshop: Grey Literature in Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis Presenters: Kim Reycraft & Traci Mays Date/Time: Friday, November 14, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Location: LIB 222 (in-person) or via Zoom Grey Literature refers to research and information not controlled by commercial publishers—such as reports, dissertations, conference proceedings and policy papers. Including these sources leads to more comprehensive, robust reviews. In this interactive session, you’ll gain an overview of Grey Literature and be introduced to tools and strategies for effectively finding and incorporating it into your research. We warmly encourage faculty and graduate students to join us for this opportunity to expand your evidence synthesis toolkit. Please register here! ...

Scholar Series: Student Edition—A Vibrant Afternoon of Music

The University Library is proud to present this semester’s upcoming Scholar Series: Student Edition, “The Bower School of Music & The Arts,” Brass, Woodwind & Percussion Area Chamber Ensembles.Join us on Wednesday, November 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. by the Data Visualization Wall for an incredible performance from FGCU students (including some who performed at Carnegie Hall earlier this year)!Approximately 20, music majors and non-music majors, will showcase their skills in chamber ensemble performances. A question-and-answer period will follow the performance, giving the audience an opportunity to engage with the performers. This presentation is open to students, faculty, staff and the greater Southwest Florida community. Snacks will also be provided.Dr. Tim Yontz, Professor of Music, Head of Instrumental Studies and Director of Bands at the Bower School of Music shares he is thrilled to see his students perform. Yontz says his students really shine in what they do, and they consistently put together very mature musical concepts. Registration on Eagle Link is encouraged but not required. We hope you join us for this vibrant afternoon of music!...

Share Your Scholarship with the World!

FGCU's institutional repository, ScholarsCommons, is an accessible repository that collects, preserves and disseminates the scholarly and creative output of our university community. Think of it as your professional portfolio meeting an academic archive that is accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world, 24/7. There is an array of benefits to updating your ready-made researcher profile, chief among them being that your work in ScholarsCommons becomes immediately discoverable through Google Scholar and other search engines. While traditional journal articles may sit behind paywalls, limiting who can access them, ScholarsCommons provides easier access to your scholarship. This means: Global reach: Researchers, practitioners and students worldwide can find and cite your work. SEO optimization: Content is indexed by major search engines, increasing your digital footprint. Persistent URLs: Each item receives a permanent link that won't break over time. ScholarsCommons also accepts a wide range of scholarly materials, allowing you to display your work with ease. Some options include: Publications: Journal articles (check publisher policies), book chapters, working papersConference materials: Presentations, posters, proceedingsCreative works: Performances, exhibitions, artistic projectsTeaching materials: Instructional guides, syllabi, learning modules (when appropriate for sharing)Datasets: Research data with appropriate documentationTechnical reports: White papers, policy briefs, commissioned reportsTheses and dissertations: Student work you've directed (through existing ETD programs)Ready to increase the impact of your scholarship? Visit ScholarsCommons or contact the University Library to learn more about how you can showcase your work. Whether you are submitting your first article or building a comprehensive collection of your life's work, ScholarsCommons provides the platform to ensure your scholarship reaches its full potential. Your research deserves to be seen! Let ScholarsCommons help you share it with the world....

Maps that Tell Stories: An Introduction to StoryMapJS

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