Summer Programming: June – August 2024
* Except where otherwise noted, workshops, talks and presentations hosted at the Library Collaboratory are open to all of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.
TMU Libraries’ Collaboratory is open for access from:
April 29 – August 4
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
We are closed Monday, May 20 (Victoria Day), Monday, July 1 (Canada Day) and Friday, August 2 (Civic Holiday)The Library Collaboratory is staffed Monday – Thursday (10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.) and Friday (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Be sure to check our calendar for all other scheduled programs and closures not listed here.
Workshops are offered throughout the semester, some in-person only and some online only.
Research consultations are available for Library Collaboratory members. If you are not a member, and interested in becoming one, learn more about membership here.
* Appointments for consultation may only be made by members of the Library Collaboratory.
If you are a faculty member trying to get new research off the ground, contact us about training and in-kind support.
Workshops, Talks & Presentations
Summer schedule is coming soon! Please check back at a later date.
June
3D Design for Prototyping with Autodesk Fusion
Thursday, June 6 | Noon – 1:30 PM
This skill-building workshop is an introduction for researchers to learn how to design for 3D. Participants will learn basic principles of 3D object design by using Fusion 360. These skills can be applied for future designs intended to be printed in 3D or fabricated using other technologies and methods.
No prior experience necessary.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops to the workshop, to follow along. Bringing a mouse would also be very helpful for the learning process.
Fusion 360 is available here to download (free for educational purposes): https://www.autodesk.com/ca-en/products/fusion-360/trial-intake
July
Grant Writing for Grad Students: SSHRC Edition
Wednesday, July 17 | 1 – 2:30 PM
This special edition of our popular ‘Grant Writing for Grad Students’ workshop is dedicated to graduate students applying for SSHRC funding – just in time for the fast approaching fall submission deadlines.
Created by two SSHRC-funded PhD researchers, the workshop will focus on how to best tailor a research proposal to SSHRC’s quirks, and how to consider the application as a whole. The workshop will provide tips and tricks to effectively and efficiently navigate the SSHRC process, from start to finish.
First-time and repeat applicants at any stage of their application are invited to register for this workshop.
A one hour lecture will be followed by a half-hour Q&A to answer specific questions. Participants are invited to book one-on-one consultations following the workshop.
August
Exploring AI Tools for Creative Design Concepts
Friday, August 16 | 2 – 4 PM
In this workshop, the practical use of AI tools to enhance design concepts will be explored. Participants will learn how to generate innovative ideas using MidJourney, how to refine and detail designs with Stable Diffusion, and how to use ChatGPT for creative brainstorming and prompt creation. This hands-on workshop will equip participants with actionable skills to effectively integrate these powerful AI tools into design projects.
Participants should each bring a laptop to follow along.