Open Access past events

2024

Workshops

Introduction to Linux

In this hands on session participants will get an overview of different Linux distros (versions), install a Linux system on their existing system (using a VM) and learn the basics of working with the linux operating system (file structure, command line).

Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: VL-122 (Vanier Library)
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Data cleaning with OpenRefine

In this workshop, attendees will learn how to use OpenRefine to perform common data cleaning methods such as fixing capitalization issues, identifying misspelled names and words, and searching data sets for outlier values.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: LB-322 (Webster Library)
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Find and Make Open Scholarship with Creative Commons Licenses

In this workshop, participants will:

Understand how Creative Commons licences function in conjunction with copyright and open scholarship processes
Discover sources of open access, CC-licenced creative or research works
Experiment with using CC licences, including proper attributions

Thursday, October 24, 2024, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: LB-207 (Webster Library)
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Introduction to Zettelkasten note-taking and tools for writing research

This hands-on workshop will introduce students to the modern, no-cost, digital note-taking tool, Obsidian (or Zettlr).

Monday, October 28, 2024, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 4th Space
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Events

Buttons and Conversations (4TH Space/Online)

Join us in celebrating "Community over Commercialization: Buttons and Conversations (4TH Space/Online)," a drop-in hybrid event that brings together Concordia University's leaders of open initiatives.

Monday, October 28, 2024, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: 4th Space
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How Do You Picture It?: Alt-texts and Art Books (4TH Space/Online)

Join us for "How Do You Picture It?: Alt-texts and Art Books (4TH Space/Online)," a presentation and discussion on alt-texts and art books with Concordia University Press.

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: LB 207 (Webster Library)
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