Calendar
Wednesday, April 1
Hours: 7:30AM - 1AM
–ZSR Library, 477Zotero is a powerful (and free!) tool for saving, organizing, and citing research sources. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to install Zotero, how to use it to build your own library of sources, and save yourself time when writing research papers. This hands-on session is oriented toward first-time users of Zotero. No familiarity with Zotero is required. Participants should bring their own Mac or Windows laptop (Chrome browser required). Register for a workshop here!
–ZSR Library, The Studio @ 262Deed-Mapping Training Session is a part of The Studio Workshop Series.
This session combines a brief historical and technical orientation with hands-on practice. The first half introduces the historical background of housing discrimination in Forsyth County and walks participants through platform navigation. The second half allows participants to actively transcribe deeds with guided supervision.
Participants will learn:.
How housing discrimination shaped urban development in Forsyth CountyHow to identify restrictive clauses in primary source documentsHow to accurately transcribe and categorize covenant languageHow individual contributions help build a searchable public datasetBest practices for efficient and accurate archival workThis format balances education and productivity and is especially well-suited for first-time groups who want to leave with completed, meaningful contributions.
Equipment & Preparation:.
Participants should bring:.
A laptop (strongly recommended for ease of transcription)Access to Wi-FiZooniverse runs in a web browser, and creating an account prior to the session is encouraged.
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This program is led by Studio intern Roksanna Keyvan, whose interdisciplinary background in Environmental and Social Justice focuses on strategy, governance, and public impact. She has experience developing digital tools and leading workshops that support data-driven social justice initiatives, including work connected to Mapping Prejudice in Forsyth County.