Keeping up with the literature: tools and techniques for researchers (online)
10 December 2026 11:00 until 12:00
Online
Speaker: Library Research Support Team
Part of the series: ECR Development Series
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Keeping up with newly published research is essential and can be an over-whelming.
This workshop introduces practical tools and techniques for discovering newly published literature in your field, including database alerts, academic networks, and publisher notifications. You will learn how to integrate literature tracking into your research workflow and identify sources of support.
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify key tools and platforms for discovering newly published literature;
- Set-up personalised alerts and notification to monitor new publications in your research area;
- Evaluate the relevance and reliability of sources when reviewing new literature.
Researcher Development Framework
This workshop fits the Information and data literacy and Digital and technological capabilities RDF categories. Use this to track your development needs.
About the facilitator
The Library Research Support team support researchers at all levels across the University. They offer bookable one-to-one sessions tailored to suit your specific research needs, run various group training workshops, and organise seminars and events to engage with the research community on campus.
About this theme
Learn workshops get you thinking about the knowledge, methods and skills you need to conduct your research and deliver outcomes.
Target audience
Early career researchers, academics and PGRs.
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