The University Library supports students and researchers in increasing their information literacy skills. We offer a variety of practical workshops year-round on different levels. You’ll find more information about the workshops below.
Literature search and find
Students learn which sources are reliable and how to consult and assess them. This course is offered in different forms: integrated into existing lectures or via a generic course that anyone can subscribe to. Or students take a web course independently at their convenience.
From research question to search strategy
How do you find the articles that answer your research question in large literature databases? Using the 'literature search roadmap', students learn how to translate a research question into a good search strategy and record it in a logbook. Within the curriculum, the workshop Systematic Literature Search in PubMed is offered. In addition, a web course is available.
Refresher
Is the curriculum full, but do students still need to improve their information skills? The University Library offers refresher courses especially for this target group. In 30- to 45 minute modules, we retrieve knowledge that has been lost.
Knowledge in context
Students know how to critically relate to their sources. During this in-depth course, we delve deeper into normative issues surrounding the practice of science and examine possible pitfalls, such as our own prejudices.
Thesis preparation
What about plagiarism and what are the most commonly used databases within a discipline? This course is intended as a refresher so that students can start their thesis with confidence.
Getting to know different referencing software
This generic workshop teaches you how to collect, order and export to Word with various referencing software. It helps you work with EndNote, Mendeley or Zotero and focuses on using LibSearch, the discovery environment of the University Library.
Outreach
In an interactive workshop, senior students and PhD students learn how to make their scientific message accessible to a wide audience. A valuable exercise in social relevance and impact.