The TMU Library has launched a badging program providing students with an opportunity to showcase proficiency in new research, scholarly publishing and digital skills acquired through Library workshops.
“Hard work outside of the classroom deserves to be recognized,” says Reece Steinberg, head, Library Learning Services. “This program also provides the opportunity for students to showcase competencies in skills that employers and graduate schools look for.”
The Library introduced research and scholarly publishing badges in the fall, while the Library’s DME digital skills program was launched last spring.
The badges, endorsed by TMU Library, recognize the development of particular skills acquired through specific Library workshops.
The research skills badge is earned through taking workshops that address essential library skills, systematic and literature review essentials, strategic scholarly reading, and Zotero citation management.
The scholarly publishing badge consists of workshops that cover copyright, open access publishing, research data management, research impact tracking and developing a scholarly profile.
The completion of both badges provides the fundamental groundwork for understanding the research and scholarly publishing process.
The Library’s DME badges help students build digital literacy skills that can assist them in their creative scholarly work or practice. These badges include: sewing machine fundamentals, laser cutting fundamentals, and 3D printing basics.
“The badges allow students to seek out activities, develop skills, and showcase them on LinkedIn,” says Steinberg. “They also provide opportunities for students to be recognized for the work they’ve put in outside the classroom to advance their creative, scholarly, research knowledge and practice.”
Learn more about the program and badges.
Register for Library workshops.