Manage Your Online Presence
Establishing and maintaining an online identity can greatly increase your scholarly network and professional profile. Learn about how to best manage yourself online through library guides.
Creating and Managing Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages
With our world turning increasingly digital, it might be hard to keep up with the new technologies and innovations to bolster your research and teaching. Luckily, many departments across campus are available to help you develop your own webspace. Some places to contact are:
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Academic & Scholarly Technology ServicesAcademic & Scholarly Technology Services licenses software and purchases webspace for faculty and instructors interested in blogging or wikis. They also provide assistance in establishing and maintaining Chalk sites.
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UChicago SocialInterested in getting in the social media game, but don't know where to start? UChicago Social has compiled a comprehensive social media guide for you!
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University of Chicago LibraryThe library can help you manage your digital identity as a researcher, as well as organize your research documents. Contact a librarian today to learn more about how we can help you.
Understanding Copyright
Sharing information is easier than ever when you are using blogs, wikis, and social media. However, even though the information is online doesn't mean that it isn't copyright protected. Understand your rights and the rights of others through the Library's Copyright Information Center, developed in collaboration with ITServices.
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Learn New Tech Skills
The University of Chicago Computer Science Department's Instructional Laboratories (CSIL) provides students, faculty, staff and University affiliates with many computing services. CSIL also holds minicourse sessions presented each quarter free of charge. Learn about operating systems, programming and media software in a relaxed environment with plenty of instructor attention. Reservation is not required and paper documentation is provided.