Using freedom of information laws for academic research Expand All + Collapse All - Start Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023 11:00 am End Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023 12:00 pm Online: Link emailed to participants Increasingly freedom of information laws are used in various forms of academic research, including the social sciences and humanities. These laws provide researchers with access to a wealth of otherwise unpublished information held by governments and other public bodies. This session will provide an overview of FOI laws and highly practical guidance using FOI laws effectively for research.You'll be provided with supports to:Understanding freedom of information lawsUnderstanding how freedom of information laws have been used in academic researchApply practical strategies for using freedom of information laws effectively in academic research Accessibility Features This event will be hosted in the Library instruction room with an option for connecting via ZoomAbout the Waterloo campus libraryDescription and images of exterior, Waterloo campus libraryEntrance level, description and images of 2nd floor, Waterloo campus libraryDescription and images of 3rd floor, Waterloo campus libraryDescription and images of 3rd floor instruction roomZoom featuresAutomated captions will be available through ZoomPhone-in access will be available