The AOK Library offers a variety of workshops for students, faculty, and staff at UMBC.
If you are interested in a topic but cannot attend our scheduled workshops, UMBC librarians will schedule and customize workshops to meet the needs of small groups. Request a Workshop here.
You can also view previously recorded workshops on YouTube.
An academic research poster is a visual communication tool that allows you to present your research in a clear, concise, graphic format using a free graphic-design tool to create an academic research poster. Learn how to create a poster that stands out. In this workshop, learn the design principles and guidelines that will help you create an effective and aesthetically pleasing poster using Canva. We’ll discuss layout, fonts, colors, graphics, and more.
Do you feel unsure about how to get started with a research or writing assignment? Would you like some tips on preparing an annotated bibliography?
This workshop features interactive activities to help you choose research topics that you care about, read academic articles more effectively, and prepare bibliographies that showcase your research skills. Meet Library and Writing Center staff who will share how you can get research and writing help. Come and practice strategies for acing your college writing assignments!
Note: This workshop is designed especially for first-year and transfer students. To accommodate a variety of schedules, this This workshop is being offered three times in different formats (in person, hyflex, online). You only need to attend once! Feel free to attend the format that works best for you.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 12-1pm in Library 259
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 4-5pm Hyflex in Library 259 and online via WebEx
Monday, October 26, 2026 from 6-7pm online via WebEx
*Light refreshments will be provided in Library 259 for the 10/7 and 10/20 sessions
Is writing the literature review a stumbling block? This workshop will help you to learn how to begin and advance your literature review, and how to connect your ideas to the literature in the field.
Do you feel unsure about how to get started with a research or writing assignment? Would you like some tips on preparing an annotated bibliography?
This workshop features interactive activities to help you choose research topics that you care about, read academic articles more effectively, and prepare bibliographies that showcase your research skills. Meet Library and Writing Center staff who will share how you can get research and writing help. Come and practice strategies for acing your college writing assignments!
Note: This workshop is designed especially for first-year and transfer students. To accommodate a variety of schedules, this This workshop is being offered three times in different formats (in person, hyflex, online). You only need to attend once! Feel free to attend the format that works best for you.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 12-1pm in Library 259
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 4-5pm Hyflex in Library 259 and online via WebEx
Monday, October 26, 2026 from 6-7pm online via WebEx
*Light refreshments will be provided in Library 259 for the 10/7 and 10/20 sessions
Do you feel unsure about how to get started with a research or writing assignment? Would you like some tips on preparing an annotated bibliography?
This workshop features interactive activities to help you choose research topics that you care about, read academic articles more effectively, and prepare bibliographies that showcase your research skills. Meet Library and Writing Center staff who will share how you can get research and writing help. Come and practice strategies for acing your college writing assignments!
Note: This workshop is designed especially for first-year and transfer students. To accommodate a variety of schedules, this This workshop is being offered three times in different formats (in person, hyflex, online). You only need to attend once! Feel free to attend the format that works best for you.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 12-1pm in Library 259
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 4-5pm Hyflex in Library 259 and online via WebEx
Monday, October 26, 2026 from 6-7pm online via WebEx
*Light refreshments will be provided in Library 259 for the 10/7 and 10/20 sessions
