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It’s never too late for learning! If you will be around campus this summer and would like to enhance your research skills, we’d be happy to help! The Hirsh Library offers “Workshops on Demand”. We will work with you to create a workshop to meet you (and your group’s) specific learning needs.
To learn more about “Workshops on Demand” visit: http://hirshlibrary.tufts.edu/services/open-workshops/workshops-on-demand
Also, check out the following list of resources for learning new skills, or brushing up some old ones:
Kanopy
http://www.library.tufts.edu/ezproxy/ezproxy.asp?LOCATION=Kanopy
“Kanopy is a service providing streaming videos for educational purposes. Major subjects covered include: the arts, business and training, health sciences, media and communication, natural sciences, social sciences, and teacher education. Users can search, browse, and see previews of videos.”
Lynda.com
https://www.lynda.com/
“6,001 courses in Business, Technology and Creative Skills taught by industry experts.” To access a course, go to “Sign-In” on the upper right-side of the screen and select “Sign in with your organization portal.” Under “Enter your organization’s URL to log in through their portal” type, “tufts.edu”in the search box (not your UTLN!).
Mango languages
http://www.library.tufts.edu/ezproxy/ezproxy.asp?LOCATION=MangoLanguagesAcademic
“Designed to give users comprehensive conversational language and grammar skills. The basic course (10 lessons) focuses on polite greetings and small talk and is perfect for patrons who are planning a short trip to a foreign country, or for those who want to get a taste of a foreign language and culture.”
Safari
http://www.library.tufts.edu/ezproxy/ezproxy.asp?LOCATION=PQSaTeBoOn
“Safari Books Online is the premier on-demand digital library providing over 43347 technology, digital media, and business books and videos online to academic and library users. ”
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