Masader – Oman Virtual Science Library

Webinar

Upcoming Webinars

Join our informative webinars to learn and grow.

3 Mar 2026

Sage

Sage Premier; Unique Content

Ahmed Ibrahim 11 AM – 12 PM 1 hour 

Agenda

  • Demo Sage Premier
4 Mar 2026

EBSCO

Online Training Session to Help Utilize the Interface More Effectively and Use AI Features

Yosra Awara 1 PM – 2 PM 1 hour 

Lessons Learned

  • Welcome and session objectives – introduction, overview of goals, and expected learning outcomes
  • Navigation of EBSCO Discovery Service, understanding the interface, and differentiating between basic and advanced search
  • Smart searching techniques such as Boolean operators, field searching, applying filters and limiters
  • Leveraging AI-powered features including Natural Language Search, AI Insights for refining research direction
  • Concept Map for topic visualization
  • Optimizing full-text access and publication discovery, managing references, and exporting citations effectively
  • Practical live demonstration applying search strategies and AI tools to move from a research question to validated scholarly sources
12 Mar 2026

ScienceDirect

LeapSpace Introduction Session

Wail Mansoor 11 AM – 12 PM 1 hour 

Agenda

  • Introduction to LeapSpace
  • LeapSpace Search
  • Exploring Topics
  • Find Experts
  • Find Funding
15 Mar 2026

Emerald

Guide to Publishing in International Journals

Mahynour Okda 11 AM – 12 PM 1 hour 

Agenda

  • Structure of a scholarly research paper
  • Writing a clear and impactful paper
  • Developing a strong introduction and research context
  • Presenting methodology, results, and discussion effectively
  • Ensuring clarity, coherence, and academic writing quality
  • Selecting appropriate journals
  • Understand the quality and rankings
  • Understanding the peer-review process and responding to reviewers
  • Common mistakes in research writing and how to avoid them
17 Mar 2026

دار المنظومة

البحث في قواعد معلومات المنظومة باستخدام تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي

عبدالله الجابري 11 AM – 12 PM 1 hour 

المحاور

  • التعريف بقواعد معلومات المنظومة واهم مميزاتها
  • طرق الوصول للدراسات والأبحاث من خلال قواعد معلومات المنظومة
  • مهارات البحث في البيئة الرقمية واستخدام تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي
24 Mar 2026

JSTOR

Unlocking JSTOR: Tools for Academic Research

Zachary Rasmussen 11 AM – 12 PM 1 hour 

Agenda

  • Introduction to JSTOR – overview of JSTOR's mission, history, and available content
  • Navigating the platform and conducting searches using advanced search features
  • Creating and using a personal JSTOR account – tracking searches, organizing items in a Workspace, and managing citations
  • Using the JSTOR AI Research Assistant
  • Doing research with images and primary sources
31 Mar 2026

ProQuest

ProQuest One Academic – Your Comprehensive Platform for Research Excellence

Omar Ghazzawi 11 AM – 12 PM 1 hour 

Agenda

  • Understand the scope and value of ProQuest One Academic as a unified research platform
  • Navigate the interface and locate key content types (journals, dissertations, newspapers, videos, etc.)
  • Perform effective searches using basic and advanced search tools
  • Evaluate, filter, and refine search results for academic research needs
  • Access, save, cite, and share resources using built‑in ProQuest tools
  • Apply PQ1A features to support teaching, learning, and research workflows