Course C1: Efficient research in subject databases

Content

  • Thematic search in the library catalogue (keywords, classification)
  • Content and structure of literature databases
  • Preparation for literature research
  • Development of search strategies
  • How to search properly
  • Evaluation and further use of search results

Notice: Knowledge of the course A2 "Library catalogue introduction" is expected.
It is recommended to visit the courses B1 "Library online" and B2 "Interlibrary loan" before participation.

Duration

Approx. 90 minutes

Registration   

Course date in summer semester 2025:

For groups of four or more persons, individual appointments for in-house courses or online-live courses (Webex) can be arranged. Please contact us - date suggestions are welcome. We reserve the right to open these courses to a broader public.

Of course you can always use our self-study course in Moodle (in German).

Individual appointments for a consultation via video conferencing system can be booked via our Ask an expert page.

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Contact

Subjects:
Architecture, civil engineering and arts
Simone Kossack
T +49 (0)355 69 2369
siko(at)b-tu.de
Environmental sciences and natural science, p.p. physics
Charlotte Meixner
T +49 (0)355 69 2364
meixner(at)b-tu.de
Technology and enginiering, humanities and sozial sciences, p.p. computer sciences
Sophia Hörmannsdorfer
T +49 (0)355 69 2364
hoermannsdorfer(at)b-tu.de
Economics and law, p.p. mathematics
Dr. Stefanie Schreiber
T +49 (0)355 69 2362
stefanie.schreiber(at)b-tu.de
Human sciences
Katja Richter
T +49 (0)3573 85 300
katja.richter(at)b-tu.de