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Student Submissions to UKnowledge: What to know about author rights, open access, and the workflow for acceptance

Feb 25, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

If you are submitting a thesis, dissertation, or other student work for publication on UKnowledge, get ahead of the curve and spend an hour learning to get the most from your submission. Guaranteed to save you time and trouble later and to maximize the benefit of publication, we'll talk about the platform, the submission process, and the submission forms.

Open Office Hours for ETD submission

Apr 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

If you're struggling with either submission or revision of your ETD, drop in today for hands-on help. The Stacks is located on the ground floor of the King Library Annex. The entrance is on the south side of the building. The King Library Building is located in the central campus, south of Patterson Drive and west of Rose Street, between the Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library and Pence Hall. For more information, please consult the University of Kentucky Campus Map, or contact us at TheStacks@uky.edu or 859-257-0121.

Digital Spring Cleaning: Tips for Decluttering Your Files and Data

Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Whether we're needing a new system to keep class files organized, struggling to manage large amounts of research data, or just constantly losing important files, we can all benefit from being smart about how we organize our files and folders. This workshop will provide strategies for personal file management, keeping digital material well-organized, and creating well-documented and reusable datasets.

Machine Learning: A Light Introduction

Mar 18, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Are you interested in learning more about machine learning but aren't sure where to get started? Join UK Libraries to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of machine learning along with how to implement some basic models in Python using scikit-learn. The first half of this session will introduce core concepts in machine learning, including supervised vs. unsupervised learning, types of models, and metrics for evaluating model performance. The second half will focus on how to apply some of these concepts in Python.

Student Submissions to UKnowledge: What to know about author rights, open access, and the workflow for acceptance

Mar 18, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Reproducible Research with Python 3: Reproducible Data Manipulation with Pandas

Feb 19, 2026, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Have you always wanted to learn program but never had the chance? This workshop series is your opportunity to get acquainted with the basics of Python and learn how it can be used for reproducible research. Sessions will provide guided instruction on key concepts where you can hone your coding skills and receive resources to continue your independent learning.

Dataset of the Day: Sage Data

Feb 13, 2026, 1:00 – 1:45 PM

Join us for an online session each afternoon during Love Data Week (Feb. 9-13) for an overview of a different data source made available by UK Libraries.

Reproducible Research with Python 2: Exploring Datasets with Pandas

Feb 12, 2026, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Dataset of the Day: Data Citation Index (Web of Science)

Feb 12, 2026, 1:00 – 1:45 PM

Join us for an online session each afternoon during Love Data Week (Feb. 9-13) for an overview of a different data source made available by UK Libraries.

Dataset of the Day: Roper iPoll

Feb 11, 2026, 1:00 – 1:45 PM

Join us for an online session each afternoon during Love Data Week (Feb. 9-13) for an overview of a different data source made available by UK Libraries. This session will profile Roper iPoll (https://libguides.uky.edu/roper), a database of polling and survey data from U.S. and international polling firms. Researchers can investigate topics such as politics, social issues, pop culture, and international affairs, and directly download raw data files or generate charts and tables for quick visualizations.

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