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A guide with UMA Libraries' event information and Zoom links!

Hack the Semester Workshop Series

Presentation Series open to the entire UMA Community!

Hack the Semester series flyer

Join UMA Libraries for a series of workshops this Spring. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Same day registration is fine!

Date Time Modality Title Description
Wed., 2/5 12 pm Zoom Navigating UMA Libraries’ Resources This session will provide an overview of key library tools, including databases, eBooks, research guides, and multimedia collections, while highlighting ways to use these resources in your assignments. Recording
Wed., 2/19 6:30 pm Zoom AI Demystified: A Short Introduction to Generative AI This workshop is your starting point for understanding generative AI. Learn the basics of AI, explore popular tools, and discover how to use AI ethically and responsibly in your academic and professional life. Recording
Wed., 3/5 12 pm Zoom Gemini and NotebookLM: A Practical Guide for Students This session will introduce you to Gemini and NotebookLM, two AI tools that can assist your research and learning that are now available to all UMS faculty, staff, and students through Google Workspace. Learn how these tools work and some practical applications to streamline research and learning. Recording
Wed., 4/2 12 pm Zoom Now Hiring! How to Make Job Hunting Easier Using AI Struggling to find the perfect internship or post-graduation job? Discover how generative AI can boost your job search skills in our upcoming session. Learn to refine your resume and cover letter, explore career paths, assess job fit, and practice with mock interviews using various AI tools. Register
Tues., 4/15 6:30 pm Zoom Overcoming Research & Library Anxiety Feeling overwhelmed by projects that require libraries or other resources? Join us for a session designed to help you tackle research anxiety.  Learn practical strategies to manage stress, navigate resources, and approach your assignments with confidence. Register
Accessibility Statement
The University provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Any person with a disability who needs accommodations for a workshop should contact UMA Libraries at uma.library@maine.edu to submit a request. Due to the lead-time needed to arrange certain accommodations, individuals should submit their request no later 1 week before the event.