Syracuse University Libraries is hosting several workshops for the Spring 2026 semester. All events are free and open to attend for all students, faculty and staff. Registration is required. For more information on the Spring 2026 workshops, visit the Libraries Workshops Research Guide.

New this semester, the Graduate Student Research Roundtables*, which are funded in part by graduate student fees, will feature a Passport Program.

In addition to building their skills and community with other graduate students, those who attend these sessions in person will be entered into raffles and be eligible for prizes. Students attending each roundtable session in person will receive a custom-designed passport. For every session attended, participants will receive a stamp, with each stamp counting as one entry into a semester-end raffle.

The more sessions a student attends, the more entries they earn, increasing their chances of winning a special prize. At the end of each roundtable session, students will be encouraged to complete a brief assessment form. Those who do will be entered into a raffle for a session-specific prize. Any student who attends all roundtable sessions in a semester will receive a certificate of completion and a guaranteed prize, recognizing their full participation and commitment to professional and academic development.

The roundtable series, coordinated by the Libraries Department of Research and Scholarship, is a longstanding initiative designed to foster connections among graduate students across disciplines. This series offers a collaborative environment where participants can explore research methodologies, discover specialized resources within Syracuse University Libraries and engage in professional development activities tailored to support their academic and career advancement. While the primary focus is on graduate students, the events are inclusive and open to the broader campus community.

The Spring 2026 Workshops are (*denotes a Research Roundtable featuring the Passport Program):

• “Using SU Libraries as an Online or Distance Student.” Tuesday, Feb. 3, 3 to 4 p.m. Online via Zoom. Register at: Using SU Libraries as an Online or Distance Student.
• “Getting the Most Out of Google Scholar.” Thursday, Feb. 5, 2 to 3 p.m. Online via Zoom and in Bird Library Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (Room 114). Register at: Getting the Most Out of Google Scholar.
• “Introduction to Legal Research.” Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5 to 7 p.m. Bird Library Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (Room 114). Register at: Introduction to Legal Research.*
• “Tools for Career Preparedness.” Thursday, Feb. 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bird Library Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (Room 114). Register at: Tools for Career Preparedness.*
• “Introduction to Paleography: Deciphering Handwriting in the Human Record.” Thursday, Feb. 26, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Limited to 16 participants. Bird Library sixth floor Lemke Seminar Room. Register at: Introduction to Paleography: Deciphering Handwriting in the Human Record.
• “Beyond Influencers: Evaluating Perimenopause Information and Uncovering Research Inequities.” Friday, Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bird Library ETC Room 046. Register at: Beyond Influencers: Evaluating Perimenopause Information and Uncovering Research Inequities
• “Research Your Way to Business Success.” Monday, March 2, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bird Library Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (Room 114). Register at: Research Your Way to Business Success.*
• “Behind the Curtain of AI: The Myths of Automation and How We Can Resist.” Thursday, March 26, 5 to 7 p.m. Online via Zoom and Bird Library Room 004. Register at: Behind the Curtain of AI.*
• “Translating Scholarship into Impact: Expanding the Reach of Your Work.” Tuesday, March 31, 5 to 6 p.m. Bird Library Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (Room 114). Register at: Translating Scholarship into Impact.*
• “Getting Published as a Student: An Introduction to Scholarly Publishing.” Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bird Library Room 004 (lower level). Register at: Getting Published as a Student.*

The Passport Program is made possible by a gift from Libraries’ Advisory Board member Laurence G. Bousquet G’80.