In October and November free webinars on the use of Scopus, ScienceDirect, Mendeley will be held for Ukrainian scientists
During October-November 2020, a series of free webinars dedicated to working with Scopus, ScienceDirect, Mendeley and other electronic resources will be held for Ukrainian scientists.
Elsevier organizes webinars. All webinars will be held in Ukrainian, they will be conducted by the official trainer of the company, the chief librarian of the M. Maksimovich Scientific Library from the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Maryna Nazarovets.
To participate in webinars, participants need to register in advance using the appropriate link on the BrightTALK platform.
According to the organizers, after passing each of the webinars, registered participants will be able to download the corresponding certificates.
Elsevier webinar program:
October 20, 11:00-11:45
Theme: First steps in Scopus.
Description: Join our webinar to learn how to get started with Scopus. Learn more about customizing your account and remote access options for seamless work experience from anywhere.
Registration form by link.
October 23, 11:00-12:00
Theme: We start by searching for literature in Scopus.
Description: Literature search is critical at all stages of research – from planning to writing. Join our webinar to gain important knowledge and tips for an effective literature search in Scopus.
Registration form by link.
October 27, 11:00-11:45
Theme: Your colleagues and you at Scopus.
Description: Have you ever wondered how others see the results of your research? Scopus is used by many research and research funding organizations to evaluate grant applications, so the first step is to ensure that the profile information is up to date and complete. Participate in the webinar to learn how author profiles are created and edited in Scopus, and how you can request corrections if necessary.
Registration form by link.
October 30, 11:00-12:00
Theme: Magazines: there is never enough good.
Description: Choosing a journal to read or publish is sometimes difficult. Join the webinar to learn how to validate and compare journals using bibliometric parameters and related tools in Scopus to make a well-informed decision on journal selection.
Registration form by link.
November 3, 11:00-11:45
Theme: First steps at ScienceDirect.
Description: Join the webinar to learn how to get started with ScienceDirect. Learn more about setting up an account to work with database resources.
Registration form by link.
November 6, 11:00-11:45
Theme: Reading is learning.
Description: During this webinar, you will learn how you can access the necessary and interesting content. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for magazines, books or other documents – ScienceDirect has it all.
Registration form by link.
November 10, 11:00-11:45
Theme: “Curious Barbara’s nose was torn off at the bazaar”.
Description: Join our webinar to learn about interesting and amazing research by authors who challenge the famous adage about curiosity at ScienceDirect. Learn about curdling soy milk into coffee, champagne treatments for seasickness, and more.
Registration form by link.
November 13, 11:00-11:45
Theme: All that glitters is not gold.
Description: Join the webinar to learn how to avoid becoming a victim of predatory publications, conferences and other unethical practices in scientific communication.
Registration form by link.
November 17, 11:00-11:45
Theme: Shine bright like diamonds.
Description: Learn about best practices and tools to improve the visibility of your research results. During this webinar, we will introduce you to social media for researchers and responsible dissemination policies, and provide you with tips on how to ensure that your research is given proper attention.
Registration form by link.
Source: МESU
