Be Research SMART @ your Library
13-16
August 2013
JS Gericke
Library
The Library and Information
Service is presenting a Library Research Week and we invite all emerging
researchers and postgraduate students to develop your skills and knowledge and
get equipped with the necessary SMARTs to guide you on your research path.
The following programme will be
offered during the week. Please click on the links to the training and events calendar
to book your seat for the session(s) of your choice.
PROGRAMME
Research Collaboration: Finding peers and building networks
Date:
14 August 2013
Time:
10:30-12:30
Venue:
E-classroom, Learning Commons, JS Gericke Library
Description:
Presented by Dr Christoff Pauw of the Postgraduate and International Office and Ms Riana
Coetsee from the Division for Research Development, this session
will show how research collaboration can benefit emerging researchers and will include case studies
from Stellenbosch University. The presentation will be followed by an additional opportunity
for discussion in the JS Gericke Library staff room where light snacks will be served.
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Research Collaboration Tools
Date:
14 August 2013
Time:
13:30-15:30
Venue:
E-classroom, Learning Commons, JS Gericke Library
Description:
This session will look at the value of research
collaboration tools offered by the Library (e.g. SciVal, Mendeley, Researcher ID and social media), choosing the
appropriate tools to facilitate collaboration and how to use them. A case study will also be presented.
Presenters:
Stefan Blanche (Elsevier), Melissa Badenhorst (Thomson
Reuters), Janine Dunlop (UCT Libraries),
Pieter du Plessis (Stellenbosch University Library and
Information Service)
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Research Therapy: The student-supervisor relationship: a group
discussion
Date:
15 August 2013
Time:
8:30-10:30
Venue:
Auditorium, JS Gericke Library, lower level
Description:
This session will be presented as a panel discussion facilitated
by Prof. Johann Groenewald and with a panel consisting of students, researchers and supervisors.
Audience participation will be welcomed.
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Research Therapy: Research-related stress
Date:
15 August 2013
Time:
11:00-12:30
Venue:
Auditorium, JS Gericke Library, lower level
Description:
Exploring the causes and treatment of research-related
stress, presented by Prof GAJ van Dyk of the Faculty of Military Science.
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SAGE Research Methods Online
Date:
15 August 2013
Time:
12:30-14:00
Venue:
Research Commons, JS Gericke Library, lower level
Description:
Learn to find the right research method for your
project. SAGE Research Methods Online is a research tool supported by a newly
devised taxonomy that creates links between research terminology and content.
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Research Therapy: Visual interactive research poll discussion
Date:
15 August 2013
Time:
14:00-16:00
Venue:
Auditorium, JS Gericke Library, lower level
Description:
A visual interactive research poll will be set up in the JS
Gericke Library during Library Research Week. This poll will give researchers and students the
opportunity to indicate where they find the biggest obstacles within the research lifecycle. This
discussion will look at the outcomes of the poll and give participants further opportunity to discuss the
role of the Library and Information technology in the research lifecycle.
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A coffee expression
Date:
16 August 2013
Time:
11:30-13:00
Venue:
Staff Room, JS Gericke Library, upper level
Description:
Express yourself! Come and join us for a free cup of coffee
and something sweet in exchange for your comments and suggestions around the Library’s role in your
research.
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
DON’T MISS:
- Our visual interactive research poll (upper
level, JS Gericke Library)
- Exhibitions by your research partners on campus
(in front of Learning Commons, JS Gericke Library)
MISSED OUT? WATCH
THIS SPACE:
Selected sessions of Library Research Week will be recorded
and made available on this webpage.
For any further enquiries, please contact
the coordinator, Mimi Seyffert mseyf@sun.ac.za or (021) 808 9489
