Training in Information Literacy

The University Library regularly offers courses on the topics of literature search and literature management. Below you will find an overview of the courses on offer and current dates.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our course programme, please contact ubinfouni-greifswaldde.

Registration

in person, by telephone or by email:

Central University Library
Information

Berthold-Beitz-Platz Campus
Felix-Hausdorff-Straße 10
17487 Greifswald
Tel.: +49 3834 420 1515
ubinfouni-greifswaldde

Searching in the most important catalogues (with exercises)

In this course you will receive research tips and an introduction to using the library catalogues OPAC and Discovery. We will also show you how to find and use e-books and electronic journals and how to request an interlibrary loan.

The course lasts approx. 90 minutes and also includes exercises.

Dates    
25.04.2024, 14.00 Uhr Central University Library  
11.06.2024, 14.00 Uhr Central University Library  
02.07.2024, 16.00 Uhr online via Zoom  
  • The Zoom access link will be published here before the start of the event. It is not necessary to register for the online course.
  • For courses that take place in the Central University Library, the meeting point is in the centre of the foyer under the bridge. As the number of participants is limited, registration is requested.

Retrieval in databases for HUMANITIES (with exercises)

Preparation for research in subject-specific databases, Database Information System, presentation of the most important databases

Dates    
Currently there are no scheduled dates.    
  duration: approx. 100 min  

Retrieval in databases for LAW (with exercises)

OPAC, Interlibrary Loans, Juris, Beck, other databases, electronic journals und Ebooks

Dates  
Currently there are no scheduled dates.  
  duration: 120 min

Retrieval in databases for ECONOMICS (with exercises)

Preparation for research in subject-specific databases, Database Information System, presentation of the most important databases

Dates  
Currently there are no scheduled dates.  
  duration: 120 min

Working with the reference and knowledge management system Citavi

In this course we introduce the reference management programme Citavi in more detail, show important functions and how Citavi can support the writing of term papers or theses.

The course lasts approx. 90 minutes and also includes exercises.

Participants who would like to try out Citavi on their own laptop or PC during the course must install the programme in advance. You can find installation instructions on the following website:

Reference management: Citavi

Dates    
23.04.2024, 16.00 Uhr online via Zoom  
04.06.2024, 16.00 Uhr online via Zoom  
09.07.2024, 16.00 Uhr online via Zoom  
  • The Zoom access link will be published here before the start of the event.
  • It is not necessary to register for the online course.

Working with the reference and knowledge management system Zotero

In this course we introduce the reference management programme Zotero in more detail, show important functions and how Zotero can support the writing of term papers or theses.

The course lasts approx. 90 minutes and also includes exercises.

Participants who would like to try out Zotero on their own laptop or PC during the course must install the programme in advance.

Dates    
16.07.2024, 15.00 Uhr online via Zoom  
03.09.2024, 16.00 Uhr online via Zoom  
  • The Zoom access link will be published here before the start of the event.
  • It is not necessary to register for the online course.

Other Offers

  • Additional Dates for all events can be agreed with the respective librarian via the Information