LibGuides: Training: Library Resources: Tutorials & Webinars

Section 508 Compliance

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About 508 Compliance (But Were Afraid to Ask) (32:48) This training covers: what 508 compliance is and why it is required, what we in the library look for specifically when we check documents for compliance (Big 5, etc.) and a hands-on look at making a document compliant.

Quick Tutorials

Section 508: Minimum Requirements (1:44) This video overviews the minimum accessibility requirements for all documents submitted to the NOAA Institutional Repository.
Section 508: Tagging in PDFs (1:37) This video explains tagging and demonstrates how to check tags in PDFs prior to submitting them to the NOAA Institutional Repository.
Section 508: Bookmarks in PDFs (2:02) This video demonstrates how to add and check bookmarks in PDFs prior to submitting the document to the NOAA Institutional Repository.
Section 508: Alternate Text in PDFs (1:32) This video demonstrates how to add alternate text to PDFs prior to submitting them to the NOAA Institutional Repository.
Section 508: Reading Order in PDFs (1:18) This video demonstrates how to check the reading order in a PDF prior to submitting the document to the NOAA Institutional Repository.
Section 508: Document Properties in PDFs (1:23) This video demonstrates how to check and fix document properties, specifically the title and language properties, in PDFs prior to submitting documents to the NOAA Institutional Repository

Hands-on Section 508 Workshop

Hands-on Section 508 Workshop - MS Word Documents (39:31) This tutorial provides an introduction to creating and editing MS Word documents for accessibility.
Hands-on Section 508 Workshop - Alt Text Best Practices (40:05) This webinar focuses on best practices for applying alt text to a variety of different types of figures, charts, and images.
Hands-on Section 508 Workshop - Basic PDF Editing (27:57) This tutorial provides an introduction to basic PDF editing for accessibility including how to fix common errors such as adding bookmarks, element tags, document properties, alternative text, and fixing tab and reading order.
Hands-on Section 508 Workshop - Reading Order & Tags Panel (57:22) This webinar focuses on determining the reading order of a tagged document and making edits using the Tags panel. .
Hands-on Section 508 Workshop - Document Properties, Alt Text, and Table Basics (53:48) This webinar focuses on adding document properties, alt text, and basic table editing in Adobe.

508 Seminars

NOAA Central Library Section 508 Accessibility Check (12:27) A NOAA Central Library librarian provides a demonstration on how IR Submissions are checked for 508 compliance.
NOAA Institutional Repository Seminar--Section 508 Compliance (1:09:51) This seminar covers basics about submitting to the NOAA IR including Section 508 requirements for documents and how the library checks accessibility. Presenters: Jennifer Fagan-Fry (NOAA Central Library) & Sarah Davis
Section 508 Compliance Training (1:18:09) This presentation provides a high-level overview of the law and the Revised 508 standards, as well as best practices and examples to prepare agencies for implementation of Section 508. Presenter: Tim Creagan (U.S. Access Board)
Library AMA: Section 508 (1:00:08) This webinar focuses on how the Library checks 508 compliance for NOAA IR Submissions and answers user submitted questions.

EndNote

EndNote 20/21 Training at NOAA (1:35:47)
Getting started with EndNote (4:46) In this short video, you will learn how to download & install EndNote, create an EndNote account, create an EndNote library, and share your library with another person with whom you will collaborate.
7 Tips for Managing Your EndNote Library (5:57) NOAA Central Library suggests 7 ways you can make your work in EndNote better, including: compressed files, sharing your library, metadata, searching tools, smart groups, Cite While You Write, and how to get help from EndNote Support.
EndNote Training: EN20 Essentials (59:58) Learning objectives: Outline the differences between EndNote desktop and EndNote online Review of why it’s critical to store your library locally (do not store active libraries in the cloud) Create an EndNote library (enl file and Data folder) Consider the customization options available in EndNote 20 Understand the options for reference creation (manual and text file import) Use an online database (such as PubMed) to search for, preview, and export references to your library Demonstrate how to export references and full-text articles at once using EndNote Click, formerly Kopernio Organize references by placing them into custom groups and group sets Manually add a file attachment to an EndNote library record Attach PDFs to existing references by using the Find Full Text search (review outcomes) Import a folder of PDFs stored locally into your EndNote library (review outcomes) Annotate a PDF by using the highlight tool and add a searchable sticky note Demonstrate basic Cite While You WriteTM functions: insert, remove and modify in-text citations Switch your EndNote output style to meet journal requirements
EndNote Training: EN20 Advanced (58:25) Training Goal: Advanced features in EndNote 20 Demonstrate Cite While You Write™ functions: insert, remove and modify in-text citations Omit author or year details from your in-text citations with tools available in Edit & Manage Citation(s) Introduce cited page information to in-text citations (configured for your output style or forced) Switch your EndNote output style to meet journal requirements Explore Configure Bibliography customization options for {temporary citations}, fonts, indents and spacing Create a categorized bibliography or reference list with the EndNote Configure Categories feature Review tools to prevent interruption of your writing flow in large documents; Turn Instant Formatting OFF Remove the EndNote field codes from your Word project when requested with Convert to Plain-Text Compress your library for backup purposes and consider storing it someplace other than your local drive Extract a compressed EndNote library to begin working with its contents Find and remove duplicate references from your EndNote library Automatically organize your projects and sort your references with smart groups Compare or contrast the contents of two or more groups with combination groups Standardize PDF file names through PDF Handling preferences Configure PDF Auto Import preferences to import PDFs from a folder automatically Improve reference metadata quality with Find Reference Updates
EndNote Training: EN20 Expert (1:01:51) Learning objectives: * Create an EndNote online account via myendnoteweb.com * When might it be advantageous to have and use multiple EndNote libraries? What are the best practices? * Sync your desktop library with your EndNote online account and (optional) a second computer * Share your library (or custom groups) with collaborators; describe the difference between Sync and Share * Review best practices for sharing and modifying access rights for sharees * Review the Activity Feed to monitor changes collaborators make to your shared EndNote library * Apply a personalized five-star rating system to your library references * Customize your EndNote reference types and share these modifications with teammates * Modify spellings or instances of words throughout your library with Find and Replace tool * Alter multiple EndNote library references at once with Change/Move/Copy Fields * Download a new EndNote output style or share customized styles with co-authors
Training: What's New with EndNote 20? (1:00:47) The first 30 minutes will focus on enhancements and workflow changes for the Endnote 20 upgrade. The remaining 30 minutes will touch on other EndNote essentials and provide an open question and answers segment.

E-books

Getting started with Ebook Central (5:06) This video reviews how to: -Access Ebook Central -Create an account -Find ebooks -Identify various reading options
Wiley eBooks - Back to Basics (24:25) This 30-minute training session about Wiley online books covers: -How to access Wiley online books -How to run a search -How to cite online books -How to download content (chapters and full books) -How to share book content with others
OverDrive Tutorial - Comprehensive (20:17) This 20-minute video orients users to NOAA Libraries' Overdrive collection, exploring what it contains and how to access it.

Databases

Library Databases 101 (54:43) This webinar reviews six library databases you have access to: -Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts --Meteorological & Geoastrophysical Abstracts -JSTOR -ScienceDirect - Web of Science -NOAA Institutional Repository
ProQuest - Back to Basics (26:39) This webinar reviews the content and features of ProQuest research databases available to the NOAA community. By the end of the session you will be able to more effectively utilize the following databases: - ASFA: Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts - Meteorological & Geoastrophysical Abstracts - Proquest Congressional
ScienceDirect - Back to Basics (30:03) ScienceDirect is the leading platform for peer-reviewed literature, including over 2,500 journals and 39,000 books covering 24 different subject disciplines. Learn about how this platform enables you to discover more content and insights with features that can inform your research, making you more effective and more efficient. Features to be covered in this session include optimizing your literature searches, the benefits of creating a user login for remote access to content, and support for the writing and publication process.
Web of Science - Back to Basics (38:38) In 30 minutes, Web of Science expert, Tom Zamojcin, will demonstrate how to run a search, narrow down and analyze results, export and save records, and demonstrate other features of this powerful science research tool.

NOAA Institutional Repository

I feel the need...the need for Publication DOIs Part 1 (38:23) This is the first in a two-part series focusing on digital object identifiers, or DOIs. In Part 1, join NOAA Central Library staff as they discuss what digital object identifiers (DOIs) are, how they are used in academic publishing, who is responsible for creating and maintaining them, and more. Additionally, they will debunk a number of misconceptions about DOIs and how NOAA authors can obtain them. Part 2 of the series will be held in March and will feature dataset DOIs and feature staff from NCEI.
“Talk to me, Goose” Using Dataset DOIs: Part 2 of our Digital Object Identifier Series (38:03) This is the second in a two-part series focusing on digital object identifiers, or DOIs. In Part 2 of the series, NCEI oceanographer and archivist Don Collins will discuss data DOIs: what are they, how does NCEI manage DOIs for archived data, and what are similarities/differences between publication and data DOIs. In Part 1, NOAA Central Library librarian Jenn Fagan-Fry discussed what digital object identifiers (DOIs) are, how publication DOIs are used in academic publishing, who is responsible for creating and maintaining them, and more.
Manuscripts demystified, embargoes explained, copyright, and submitting to the NOAA IR (1:24:30) In this installment we will cover the different types of manuscripts created during the publishing process, explain embargo periods, and discuss what and when to submit to the NOAA IR. Additionally, General Counsel will be on hand to answer questions related to publisher agreements and copyright.

Author Services

“For my ally is the DOI, and a powerful ally it is ” Basics of Digital Object Identifiers
“If you only knew the power of ORCID ” Using ORCIDs for Disambiguation
ORCID & NOAA Central Library: Consortium Benefits and Background (42:05) Learn how to set up an ORCID, what this consortium means for you, the benefits, and about our support of open science.
Understanding and Navigating Open Access (33:27) In this installment of our monthly series, we will be celebrating International Open Access Week (October 25-31st). Join our NOAA IR Manager Jenn Fagan-Fry who will cover all things Open Access: what it is, the different types, what it means, how OA fits in with PARR requirements, and will discuss this year's OA Week theme focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
PLOS Climate: How to submit a paper for APC free charges (6:21) To help you take advantage of APC-free publishing with PLOS Climate.
Publishing with AGU: Tips & Tricks (1:01:26) Expert speakers from the American Geophysical Union will guide you through the ins and outs of research publishing
NOAA Oceanography Publisher Workshop (56:43) Zoom Recording Passcode: XzT2@h6+

Elsevier: Publishing in Scientific Journals slidedeck

Library Catalog - Primo VE Documentation

Performing Basic Searches in Primo VE Documentation that reviews the following: -Searching for a Phrase -Searching for Any Specified Words or Phrases -Excluding Words or Phrases -Searching Using Wildcard Characters -Grouping Terms Within a Query -Selecting Your Search Scope -Using Special Characters -Using the Central Index Search Scope -Controlled Vocabulary Service
Performing Advanced Searches in Primo VE Documentation that helps users take advantage of the Advanced Search, which allows you to specify additional lines of criteria, which are not available with the Simple Search.
Filtering Search Results in Primo VE Documentation that shows you how to use the filters, located on the left side of the results list after a user has initiated a search.
Saving and Managing Alerts in Primo VE Documentation on how to receive email alerts when there is an update to a saved search query.

Research Skills

Advanced Google Searching for NOAA Researchers (59:02) This seminar will cover tips on how to efficiently and effectively cut through the clutter on Google to find the information you are seeking. It will also cover new tools, developed to help you legally access journal articles found in repositories across the world.
Topic modeling as a method to speed literature review (1:00:01) Developing a search strategy and gathering literature on a topic or research question can be extremely time-consuming, especially in the environmental sciences where evidence often draws on cross-disciplinary research. While precision searching can often ensure quick retrieval of relevant literature, often it is important to develop a more sensitive search strategy in order to lower the risk of missing relevant literature and capture the highest number of relevant resources. In an effort to speed up various phases of the literature gathering process, the NOAA Central Library Research Services integrates a number of text mining methods to assist in search strategy development and literature screening. This seminar will focus on the application of topic modeling as a method to increase the capture of exemplar or "seed" articles in the initial phase of research, as well as review the use case for topic modeling for pre-screening literature.
Active Learning as a method to speed literature screening (42:14) The goal of a literature review search strategy is to find the balance between capturing a precise and manageable group of results without screening out potentially useful information. The difference between sensitive and precise search strategies can equate to hundreds, if not thousands, of articles to review. While a comprehensive review may be preferred, researchers are often bound by time constraints. This presentation will cover the use of a machine learning method known as active learning, which can speed up the screening process through article prioritization and the integration of user feedback. The presentation will also show how screening software can contribute to reducing bias and increasing transparency in a review. Finally, the presentation will provide a real-world example of how literature screening software was used to screen a corpus of 3.5k+ citations and cut the screening time down by nearly half.

Legal Resources

Legislative History and Westlaw Today (44:36) Join Sarah Hornbeck, Customer Trainer, Thomson Reuters for a 1 hour training. In this session we will cover: legislative histories, Westlaw Today, Boolean searching and more!
Law of the Sea: Lexis+ (1:02:20) Join Marie Kaddell, LexisNexis, Government Solutions Consultant, for a 1 hour training focused on the "law of the sea". In this session we will cover how to find and search material focused on the Law of the Sea on Lexis+ including: -Locating treaties and international agreements -Accessing pertinent caselaw and administrative materials -Finding pertinent legislation and setting legislative alerts -Searching the Federal Register for agency notices including proposed regulations and federal agency documents -Mining secondary sources like Benedict on Admiralty -Tapping into scientific content resources from Elsevier Science such as Ocean & Coastal Management and Marine Policy -Getting the story and tracking emerging issues by tapping into news and legal news

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