Past Programs and Workshops

Learn what a data management plan is, why granting agencies recommend them, and how you can write one for your thesis, grant, or research project. For faculty, grads, and HQP.

Learn how to use Zotero to streamline how you collect sources and create bibliographies.

Learn how to archive your research data with Borealis, Laurier's data archive. We explain the kind of data we accept, file sizes and types, and how to start. Get your data archived and get your DOI! 

Learn how to use Mendeley to streamline how you collect sources and create bibliographies.

Learn the very basics (or come for a refresher) on how Canadian laws are made, their key parts and where to find them. Discover resources for the analysis of laws and their impact, and how they have been interpreted in judicial proceedings.

A participatory event offers an exhibition walkthrough led by artists David Bobier and Jim Ruxton and invites attendees to engage with audio information, such as voice, music, or sound effects through tactile vibrations. This transformative experience allows visitors to feel the music or sound through physical touch.

Learn strategies for finding “policy documents”, the steps that led to their creation, a few ways for finding policy analysis, and how you might consider the merits of these arguments.

Learn the very basics (or come for a refresher) on how Canadian laws are made, their key parts and where to find them. Discover resources for the analysis of laws and their impact, and how they have been interpreted in judicial proceedings.

Learn how to use Mendeley to streamline how you collect sources and create bibliographies.

Learn how to use Zotero to streamline how you collect sources and create bibliographies.

Learn strategies for finding “policy documents”, the steps that led to their creation, a few ways for finding policy analysis, and how you might consider the merits of these arguments.

Quick overview of library services and resources.

Discover how to use key library databases to find credible, up-to-date business information for your academic or entrepreneurial projects.

Learn what web archives are, where to access them, what tools are available to analyze web archives, and how these resources can be used in research. 

On January 1, 2026, Tri-Agency is expected to implement changes to its Open Access Policy.  Register here to learn more about the changes and how the Library can help you meet the new requirements.

On January 1, 2026, Tri-Agency is expected to implement changes to its Open Access Policy.  Register here to learn more about the changes and how the Library can help you meet the new requirements.

An introduction to GenAI tools designed specifically for scholarly literature research.

On January 1, 2026, Tri-Agency is expected to implement changes to its Open Access Policy.  Register here to learn more about the changes and how the Library can help you meet the new requirements.

Learn strategies for finding “policy documents”, the steps that led to their creation, a few ways for finding policy analysis, and how you might consider the merits of these arguments.

Learn the very basics (or come for a refresher) on how Canadian laws are made, their key parts and where to find them. Discover resources for the analysis of laws and their impact, and how they have been interpreted in judicial proceedings.