Medical Center Library

Beyond the Manuscript: Effective Data Sharing for Boosting Research Impact

Sep 26, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

The datasets you produce in your research aren’t just an add-on to your publications—they can be standalone research outputs that can be cited, reused, and contribute to new findings. But not all shared data is good data, and datasets aren’t likely to be reused or cited if they’re disorganized, poorly described, or hard to access.

Building Your Research Identity: Online Research Profiles

Sep 25, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Discover how to build and manage your online scholarly identity. Participants will learn how to create and optimize profiles on platforms like ORCID, Scopus, and Scholars@UK to enhance research visibility, track impact, and ensure accurate attribution of their work. Presenters will also discuss ForagerOne—UK’s plaform for engaging undergraduate students in your research.More information here.

Open Access Citation Advantage: Myth, Reality, or Somewhere In Between

Sep 24, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Discover the Open Access Citation Advantage (OACA) in this engaging webinar exploring whether open access articles truly earn more citations. This workshop will break down the basics of OA publishing and dive into new research focused on OA citation trends at the University of Kentucky.Learn more here.

Identifying Journals for Publication

Sep 23, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Learn strategies for investigating and evaluating your options when choosing a journal to publish your manuscript. This workshop will cover the tips and tools available through UK Libraries.Learn more here.

Embase Essentials

Oct 15, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Learn the basics of searching and using Embase, a comprehensive biomedical literature database. Research Workshop Series Class Calendar with Links

Web of Science Essentials

Oct 29, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

This workshop will cover the essentials of Web of Science, including how to perform effective searches, track citations, and identify key literature in your field.

Research Impact Week Kickoff: Molding Your Research Impact

Sep 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Celebrate the start of Research Impact Week at the Medical Center Library! Enjoy snacks, grab some library swag, and visit the clay craft station where you can explore the theme “Molding Your Research Impact.” While you're here, explore a selection of library resources and tools that can help you better understand, track, and share your research.

Lost in the Gray: Gray Literature for Systematic Reviews

Nov 6, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Identify different types of gray literature and how they can be used in evidence synthesis projects. Discover the purpose of including gray literature in reviews and investigate resources for gray literature discovery. Research Workshop Series Class Calendar with Links

Who's Counting? Locating and Using Gray Data in Health Sciences Research

Nov 18, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Governments, non-profits, and international non-governmental organizations all collect and publish data that can be used for a variety of purposes in the health sciences, such as estimating disease prevalence across different regions or identifying potentially promising interventions for further study. But these “gray data” sources are often difficult to find and require researchers to understand their full context before analyzing them or bringing them together with other data sources.

Introduction to the Medical Center Library

Aug 28, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Get to know what services and research resources your library offers. Learn about time saving tools for accessing full text and setting up search alerts. More information here.

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