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Attend a Research Commons workshop

Sign up for workshops and events sponsored by the Research Commons that will introduce you to a variety of skills, tools, and concepts valuable to researchers: GIS, data management, and more. lib.umd.edu/rc/workshops

Enroll in our online short courses

Our short courses are developed with the graduate and faculty community in mind. go.umd.edu/lib-catalog

Request a workshop

Have a workshop tailored to your teaching needs, including data science, statistical analysis, systematic review, data management, GIS, and more!

go.umd.edu/wrkshp-req

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visit the library. Access to our buildings and services may be limited during the pandemic.

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As a student, you have access to databases and information you can’t get through basic web searches. By logging into the University Libraries website, you’re guaranteed high-quality information we’ve already paid for.

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Search for books, media, journal articles, and more owned by the UMD Libraries and more than 10,000 libraries worldwide. (Remember, we may be able to get an item for you even if we don’t own it.)

Databases

Your portal to more than 350 research databases and 17,000 electronic journals.

Get to know

the librarians who specialize in your discipline. Share your research needs and tap their expertise. Request an appointment at

go.umd.edu/ your-specialist Research questions? I can help you.

The GIS and Spatial Data

Center, located in the Research Commons on McKeldin’s 4th floor, offers services that are free of charge and include workshops, course support, project support, and oneon-one consultations in all aspects of geospatial research and teaching.

lib.umd.edu/gis Chat online.

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