Research Camp 2026: Using Google to find data like an expert
You have probably used Google before. But do you know the expert tips and tricks that make Google a surprisingly effective tool for finding data on a topic of your choice? Learn exciting new search skills, assess the possibilities and limitations offered by Google data searches, and practice with an exercise.
After attending or viewing the workshop session, you will be able to:
- Use Google operators (site, -, filetype) and various advanced Google search features to search for data, statistics, maps, or geospatial data.
- Adapt provided Google data/statistics or geospatial/mapping search templates to focus your searches on any topic of interest.
- Identify the benefits of using Google as well as the main limitations of using Google to search for data, statistics, maps, or geospatial data.
Related LibGuide: Research Camp for Research Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and Grad Students by Lindsay McNiff
- Date:
- Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Audience:
- Graduate Students
- Categories:
- Research Camp Workshops
Lindsay McNiff
Learning & Instruction Librarian
Killam Library, room 3627
lindsay.mcniff@dal.ca
902-494-4460