UBC Library Research Commons

The first in a three-part series on AI for Coding, this workshop introduces fundamental concepts that will help you engage efficiently with AI in coding tasks. We will use non-technical language to explain how Large Language Models (LLMs) work, so you can use them more effectively. By the end of this workshop, you will: Have […]

This workshop and resource provides an overview of mapmaking with QGIS, a free and open-source Geographic Information System for analyzing, modifying, and visualizing spatial data. By the end of this short overview, you will: Be able to identify different kinds of spatial data; Understand how GISs work and the advantages of using QGIS; Know when […]

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn to create simple, static maps to accompany academic publications. You will be introduced to a variety of maps as well as best practices in cartography. This workshop is suited for anyone who wants to make a map of their research area, or whose project involves data with a […]

Plain text formats have received increasing attention fromscholars in recent years and have been described as among the best ways to store knowledge persistently. This workshop will introduce you to the benefits of using plain text files and simple markup formats to create flexible, robust, and future-proof workflows for digital scholarship, research, and knowlege. We […]

This intermediate-level workshop will demonstrate how to create thematic maps using QGIS, a free and open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) for analyzing, modifying, and visualizing spatial data. Additionally, participants will learn how to perform queries on spatial data and edit the attribute table. NOTE: Prior to the workshop date, please review our Introduction to Mapmaking […]

This intermediate-level workshop is focused on common tools and workflows in QGIS. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to set up a QGIS project, find and load data onto a basemap, edit vector data from inside the GIS interface, perform joins and selections, and answer spatial questions using basic vector analysis. […]