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Working with images in research

Workshops
Research data management

Abstract

Images play an important role in many research projects. This workshop shows how they can be managed, provided with metadata and adequately documented. In addition, various types of licences will be discussed that regulate use and simplify reuse. Furthermore, suitable file formats for the long-term archiving of research images will be recommended.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the workshop, you will be able to

  • manage your images and their metadata,
  • license your own images correctly and
  • understand how to handle images in research.

Content

  • How can I organise my images?
  • Which metadata are necessary and why?
  • Basic facts about licences
  • Suitable formats for long-term archiving
  • How to (re-)use images for scientific publications
  • Handling scientific images: what you need to consider
  • Slides of a previous workshop 

Location

  • Online
    The ZOOM link will be sent

Target audience

Doctoral students
Postdocs

Language

English

Comment

The workshop is part of the series: "Research data management and related topics". Participation in all workshops is recommended, but not mandatory.

The workshop will be held in English. 

You can find the registration for the workshop under “Open activity webpage”.

AccessibilityAccess to and participation in our courses will be barrier-free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at info@library.ethz.ch so that we can optimally meet your needs.

Time period

November 13, 2024 09:00 - November 13, 2024 12:30

Organiser

ETH Library

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