Ever wanted to create an infographic? Recreate a chart from a previous project that just doesn't quite work anymore? Or design a graphic that can be used for multiple publications and formats? Adobe Illustrator is a powerful design tool that with a little practice can take your designs to the next level. Start with the fundamentals including setting up a project, navigating the interface, and basic design tools. Along the way, we'll also introduce basic Illustrator and design terminology and principles. This session is a great start if you have never used Illustrator or Adobe products.

In this five week hands on workshop series, we will introduce the steps and processes of publishing an online collection using Omeka. These steps include identifying and organizing your materials, setting up your site, and building your Omeka site. You will be required to bring your own collection of digital materials. At the end of this workshop series, you will have a completed project, and we will provide a reception for you to present your publication. Participants should attend all sessions, as each session will build on the prior one towards completing their digital collection on Omeka. 

You’ve been assigned to write a literature review...but how do you get started? What kinds of literature reviews are there? Where should you search? How do you know what search terms to use? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this interactive workshop. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to 

• Identify different types of literature reviews

• Find relevant databases

• Create effective search terms

Students will have time to practice searching on their own, with a librarian available to help. 

This workshop will focus on research in the social and behavioral sciences, such as education, communication, human development, psychology, and sociology. Other discipline-specific workshops will be offered; see guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops. Laptops will be available for students to use, although it’s recommended that students bring their own. 

Can’t attend in person? The workshop will be live-streamed and recorded via Zoom. To sign up for the Zoom session, click here. If you sign up for the Zoom session, you do not need to register here.