Training sessions and guided tours

Step 1: How to use the University library, general introduction

Audience: Library users new to the service of the University library

Intention: You will be introduced to the service programme of the University library, the methods of finding media in the library (system of signatories, the local guidance system, explanation of research methods with the electronic catalogue OPAC, databases), loaning conditions and general rules and services. You will be introduced as well to the self-service-functions of the Online Catalogue: Password-management, your personal account of loaned media, pre-booking of loaned media, prolonging of loaned media for example.

Dates: currently none

Registration: Please register by mail at hertz@europa-uni.de. Limit is 15 persons. We meet at the library desk in the basement. Further tours offered on appointment; please contact Mr Hertz-Eichenrode at hertz@europa-uni.de or by phone 0335 5534 3330

Adresaci szkolenia: Użytkownicy biblioteki bez doświadczenia w pracy biblioteczenej i bez wystarczającej znajomości języka niemieckiego (przede wszystkim studenci rozpoczynający studia, studenci z innych uniwersytetów).

Treści szkolenia: Uczestnicy szkolenia zapoznają się z pomieszczeniami i usługami biblioteki uniwersyteckiej. Poznają czytelnię, zbiór podręczników, warunki wypożyczania, zasady posługiwania się kartą biblioteczną, strukturę sygnatur, sposób odnajdywania książek na półce. Ponadto zapoznają się z funkcjami, jakie oferuje katalog internetowy biblioteki (OPAC): zamawianie mediów, przedłużanie, zmiana kodu dostępu do konta i podstawowe strategie przeszukiwania katalogu biblioteczengo. Szkolenie szczególnie polecamy wszystkim studentom pierwszego roku, którzy chcieliby zapoznać się z ofertą biblioteki uniwersyteckiej.

Terminy: obecnie brak

Miejsce: Sala szkoleniowa w piwnicy biblioteki uniwersyteckiej (wejście w czytelni)

Target group: Users who have attended the University Library's introductory event (Module 1) and interested parties with little previous knowledge

Content: Participants are instructed in the use of the research functions of the University Library's OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), which now lists over 400,000 media. Based on the user's question, adequate search strategies are demonstrated with the sensible integration of indices from catalogue dictionaries and standard files. This is followed by a discussion of how search terms can be linked and hit lists narrowed down.
Exercise examples illustrate what has been said in a targeted manner.

Dates: By arrangement with the catalogue department (ub_kat@europa-uni.de)

Location: Meeting point at the information desk on the ground floor of the reading room

Target group: Students regardless of semester, student assistants of the chairs, research assistants of the university

Content: Participants are given an overview of the options for obtaining literature that is not available at the University Library. The document delivery service SUBITO will also be presented. The event lasts approx. 1 hour.

Dates: currently no dates
In individual cases, individual dates can also be found. Please contact Mrs Ebert directly, HG 083, Tel. 0335 5534 3334 or lebert@europa-uni.de.

Location: Meeting point at the information desk on the ground floor of the reading room

Target group: Users with no prior knowledge

Content: Participants will gain an insight into how to use the University Library's online databases and information services from the internet. Knowledge, handling and research strategies of the databases are explained using examples.
The databases provide assistance in effective literature searches. Examples of databases from the University Library's collection are presented with their different interfaces, search and storage options. In addition, sample searches are shown at individual workstations.
The University Library's WWW offer serves as a starting point for the presentation of further sources of information on the Internet. Examples of useful addresses on the WWW for searching for information and how to use them are explained here. This is a basic course. Subject-specific knowledge is offered in more advanced courses (currently limited to law). The introduction takes about three quarters of an hour.

Dates: By arrangement with Ms Rothe (rothe@europa-uni.de)

Location: Meeting point at the information desk on the ground floor of the reading room

Guided Tours of the University Library

During the lecture period, guided tours of the University Library’s reading room take place on the first Tuesday of each month at 13:00 in German. For tours in other languages ask at the information desk.

This introductory tour offers participants an overview of the library’s facilities and services. Topics include the textbook collection, the reading room, lending conditions, the use of the chip card, the structure of shelfmarks, and the library’s signage system. You will also be introduced to the self-service features of the OPAC (the library's online catalogue), including reservations, renewals, password settings, and basic search strategies.

Participation is strongly recommended for all first-year students who wish to familiarise themselves with the library’s offerings.

Registration: ub_ausk@europa-uni.de
Group size: max. 8 participants
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Meeting point: Information desk on the ground floor of the reading room