Library introductions for the start of studies
At the Orientation Days, at the start of each semester, in October and April, we offer various courses and online tutorials, in which we will give you tips for how to effectively use the library and successfully search and manage literature.
Library Tours
Central Library Tour
The Central Library of the TU and Library of the UdK: Which services are available on site? What does it look like in the building?
Language: German, english subtitles available
Duration: 4:14 min
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Tour of the Architecture and Art Studies Department Library
The Architecture and Art Studies Department Library: Which services are available on site? What does it look like in the building?
Language: German, english subtitles available
Duration: 3:33 min
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ZfA Library Tour
The Library of the Center for Research on Antisemitism: Which services are available on site? What does it look like in the building?
Language: German, english subtitles available
Duration: 4:05 min
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Using the Library
5 tips & tricks for your library account
In this tutorial we show you various functions of your library account in the Knowledge Portal Primo.
Duration: 2:46 min
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Where can I find standards?
This tutorial will show you how to quickly find full text DIN, VDI, ISO and VDE standards.
Language: German
Duration: 6:14 min
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How can I reserve a group study room?
In this tutorial, we will show you how to find and reserve a free group study room or workbay on the library's website.
Duration: 4:52 min
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TU Campus Libraries
We introduce you to the libraries on the TU campus.
Language: German, english subtitles available
Duration: 8:58 min
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Searching for Resources
Searching for a book in Primo
This tutorial will show you how to quickly and efficiently search for a book in the Knowledge Portal Primo and then find it in the library.
Duration: 1:18 min
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My first literature list - what now?
In this tutorial we show you how to find books and access e-books, what you can use your library account for, and what to do if the library doesn't have the book you're looking for.
Language: German, english subtitles available
Duration: 10:50 min
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How can I find and access e-books?
This tutorial will show you how you can search for e-books efficiently and how you can access the full text.
Dauer: 1:53 min
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How do I search for resources for an academic paper?
This tutorial is aimed at students and school students who are searching for resources for an academic paper or a presentation.
Tutorial Informationskompetenz (German language only)
My first presentation - what now?
In this tutorial we explain the concept matrix and give you an overview of search strategies and the search cycle. In addition, we show you which websites are useful for starting your research.
Language: German
Duration: 13:09 min
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Reference Management
Reference Management - Keeping track in the chaos of literature
In diesem Video erklären wir Ihnen, was Literaturverwaltungsprogramme sind und vergleichen Citavi und Zotero.
Dauer: 10:43 min
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Organizing literature efficiently
This video describes how reference management systems can help organize the literature research process.
Video by: Economics and Management Library
Duration: 3:27 min
Find further information and material: How to Organize References and Knowledge
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