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Fogler Library Workshop: How To Do A Literature Review, Lindsay Decker

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This recorded online workshop, How to Do a Literature Review, discusses tools and strategies to help graduate students make literature searches more efficient, including strategic searching, organizational methods, and synthesizing information. Presented by Lindsay Decker, Fogler Library Science Reference Librarian, University of Maine, Orono.

Fogler Library Salon Series: Protecting Acadia National Park Through Public-Private Partnerships, Daisy Domínguez Singh, John Daigle, Kevin Schneider, Ken Olson

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University of Maine Professor of Forest Recreation Management John Daigle conducts an armchair conversation about the operational, philosophical and political realities of running Acadia National Park, Maine’s most visited natural destination. Acadia faces challenges ranging from climate change to increasing diversity of its visitors to managing congestion and crowding. Acadia Superintendent Kevin Schneider will speak to the National Park Service mission of providing for visitor enjoyment, education, and inspiration while meeting the legal imperative to leave the parks unimpaired for future generations. Retired President and CEO of Friends of Acadia Ken Olson will lay out the part nonprofits perform in …

Fogler Library Workshop: Staying On Top Of Literature [In Your Field], Christopher Clark

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Fogler Library Workshop: Staying on Top of Literature presented by Christopher Clark, includes tools and strategies for staying current in your field of research, including the use of search alerts, citation alerts, and working with subject specialist librarians.

Fogler Library Workshop: Staying On Top Of Literature [In Your Field], Lindsay Decker

UMaine Video

Fogler Library Workshop: Staying on Top of Literature, presented by Lindsay Decker, includes tools and strategies for staying current in your field of research, including the use of search alerts, citation alerts, and working with subject specialist librarians.

Spun Chairs At Fogler Library, Daisy Domínguez Singh, Joey Collard, Herb Dittersdorf

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Promotional video featuring Library Dean, Daisy Domínguez Singh, inviting the University of Maine community to enjoy the Heatherwick “Spun Chairs” in the Reserve Reading Room. The spun chair, commercially available, was originally designed by Thomas Heatherwick in 2007.

Fogler Library: The Patents Of Summer, John Hutchinson

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This video slideshow explores patents for summer inventions. It was part of a display in Fogler Library during the summer 2023. For more information on business and patent resources at Fogler Library, the business librarian is here to help!

Fogler Library: Steam In Horror Fiction, Lindsay Decker, Christopher Clark, Heather Perrone

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This video slideshow explores aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in works of horror and fiction. It was part of a display in Fogler Library October 17, 2022 through November 18, 2022. For more information on science resources and instruction at Fogler Library, the science reference librarians are here to help. No audio.

Fogler Library: Women In Science, Heather Perrone

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This video slideshow explores the history of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. To celebrate Women's History Month, we are highlighting important and often forgotten women who have contributed to STEM throughout the decades. Here you will find information regarding important female scientists and researchers at the University of Maine including Kathryn E. Briwa, Katherine Musgrave, Edith Patch, and Beryl Warner Williams.

Fogler Library: Writing A Research Abstract Workshop, Nancy Lewis, Ally Hammond

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The abstract of your research paper is very important. Its purpose is not only to concisely summarize your work, but also to grab the reader’s attention and convince them that your research is valuable and relevant. An unclear abstract can set the stage for confusion, whereas a polished abstract prepares the reader by telling them what to expect from your paper.

This workshop will show you how to perfect your abstract (with an emphasis on the UMaine Student Symposium’s guidelines). We will begin with an overview of abstract-writing tips, followed by group activities for practice.

About the Speaker: Ally Hammond …

Fogler Library: The University Archive, Matthew Revitt

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Archivist Matthew Revitt takes viewers on a tour of the university archives which chronical the history of the University of Maine from its founding to the present day. This video was originally filmed and published during the COVID-19 Pandemic as part of the 2020 UMaine Virtual Homecoming. This video introduces viewers to the resources available through the University Archive at Fogler Library.

Fogler Library: Research Tip — Find Ebooks, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Raymond H. Fogler Library Reference Department instructional video to assist students in locating E-books available through the library catalog, URSUS. The video is part of content created to assist students attending classes remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This video contains music only.

Fogler Library: Research Tip — Access Library Resources Off Campus, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Learn how to use UMaine's Single Sign-On to quickly and easily access online databases, journals, and more. Raymond H. Fogler Library Reference Department instructional video to assist students to learn how to remotely access electronic library resources. The video is part of content created to assist students attending classes remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This video contains music only.

Fogler Library: Creating Effective Research Posters, Anne Marie Engelsen, Danielle Levesque

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Presenting your research is a vital part of any research program, yet the what’s and how’s of presentation can be tricky to navigate. In this workshop, you will learn some tips and tricks for effectively presenting your research via a poster. Using the poster template provided by CUGR (UMaine’s Center for Undergraduate Research), the workshop will cover the basics of both poster design, content, and how to best present your work to thoroughly impress the judges.

Fogler Library: Writing A Research Abstract Workshop, Anne Marie Engelsen, Allyson Hammond

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The most important part of your research paper is your abstract. Its purpose is not only to concisely summarize your work but also to grab the reader’s attention and convince them that your research is valuable and important. An unclear abstract can set the stage for confusion, whereas a polished abstract prepares the reader by telling them what to expect from your paper.

This workshop will show you how to perfect your abstract (with an emphasis on the UMaine Student Symposium’s guidelines). We will begin with an overview of abstract-writing tips, followed by group activities for practice.

About the Speaker …

Fogler Library: Maine's Business, Science And Technology Library, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Raymond H. Fogler Library at the University of Maine is Maine's designated library for Business, Science, and Technology. Fogler Library provides free resources, expertise, and support for Maine business owners. A portal of free, handpicked resources is available through the Maine Business, Science, and Technology website.

Fogler Library: Build A Brand That Gets You Hired, Anne Marie Engelsen, Nick Mitchell

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Fogler Library and Dr. Nick Mitchell from Clarivate Analytics present a series of discussions focused on scholarly communication, bibliometrics, publishing, and more for faculty and graduate students. The following topics are covered:

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?

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 …

Hudson Museum Collection: Byrd's Second Antarctic Expedition, 1933-1935, John L. Herrman, Harold Borns

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Dr. Harold Borns, Professor Emeritus at the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, narrates original footage of Richard E. Byrd's second Antarctic expedition, 1933-1935. The footage was filmed by John L. Herrmann of Paramount Pictures. The original footage presented was transferred from 16mm film in January 2002 by Northeast Historic Film in Bucksport, Maine, and narration by Dr. Harold Borns added in August 2014. The original film footage is held by the Hudson Museum, University of Maine.

Fogler Library: William S. Cohen Lecture With Bob Woodward, William S. Cohen, Bob Woodward

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Video recording of the 2007 conversation between William S. Cohen and Bob Woodward about the Watergate Investigations. The Cohen Lecture Series began in 1997 with the deposit of 1300 boxes of Cohen's papers to Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections. The Cohen collection documents over 25 years of Mr. Cohen's service to Maine and the United States. The Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein Watergate Papers are held at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas.