Courses in English

Introduction into Library Services Bibliotheca Albertina

Content	Introduction to the library system (main library and branch libraries) information on open access areas and closed stacks, rules and regulations (loan period, renewals, reservations etc.) Guided tour through the library
Who should take this course	new students, scientific staff and interested public
Prerequisites	none
Registration	required
Dates	by appointment
Location	entrance hall of the Bibliotheca Albertina, Beethovenstr. 6
Contact	Bibliotheca Albertina Mail: info@ub.uni-leipzig.de Tel.: +49 341 97-30577

Scientific databases in Arts and Humanities – General search techniques in databases, special focus on Academic Search Complete and JSTOR

Content	Introduction to general search techniques Optimizing your search with Academic Search Complete and JSTOR (General Search, Cited Reference Search, Refine and Filter Results, Save Results and Search Queries) Export search results into Citavi
Who should take this course	advanced students, PhD students, scientific staff
Prerequisites	none
Registration	required
Dates	Current events (with online registration)
Location	Please check the current events for the course location
Contact	Katharina Malkawi Mail: malkawi@ub.uni-leipzig.de Phone: +49 341 97-30800

Scientific databases in Life Sciences - Introduction to Pubmed and Web of Science for Science and Medical Students

Content	Introduction to general search techniques Optimizing your search with Academic Search Complete and JSTOR (General Search, Cited Reference Search, Refine and Filter Results, Save Results and Search Queries) Export search results into Citavi
Who should take this course	advanced students, PhD students, scientific staff
Prerequisites	none
Registration	required
Dates	Current events (with online registration)
Location	Please check the current events for the course location
Contact	Viola Eberlein Mail: eberlein@ub.uni-leipzig.de Phone: +49 341 97-14240 Dr. Claudia Wöckel Mail: woeckel@ub.uni-leipzig.de Phone: +49 341 97-14017

Reference management system Citavi

Content	This course is an introduction to the reference management software Citavi. The software supports the entire research process: from searching for sources to finishing your paper. Citavi is not only reference management, but also assists you in professional search, document management, evaluation of the literature, organization of knowledge, task scheduling and the production of texts in which it quotes from thousands of your citations correctly. The University of Leipzig, offers a free campus license for all students and employees for Citavi.
Who should take this course	advanced students, PhD students, scientific staff from abroad
Prerequisites	none
Registration	required
Dates	Current events (with online registration)
Location	Please check the current events for the course location
Contact	Viola Eberlein, Mail: eberlein@ub.uni-leipzig.de Katharina Malkawi, Mail: malkawi@ub.uni-leipzig.de

Writing your thesis using MS Word

Content	Change Office language working with shortcuts insert tables and figures use AutoCorrect options for chemical formula, special signs and symbols format bulleted lists, numbering and headings different kinds of page numbers in one document learn how to use styles to help save time creating consistent and well-designed documents produce automatically table of contents, table of tables and table of figures
Who should take this course	advanced students, PhD students, scientific staff
Prerequisites	none
Registration	required
Dates	Current events (with online registration)
Location	Please check the current events for the course location
Contact	Viola Eberlein, E-Mail: eberlein@ub.uni-leipzig.de
Course material	PDF – 600 kB

Workshop: Guide to Getting Published for authors and researchers

content	Learn from the specialists How to select the right journal Surviving peer review What makes a good paper? Tips from editors and reviewers How to write an abstract Promoting your work And much more
target group	for authors and researchers
prerequisites	none
registration	asked for, but not required: woeckel@ub.uni-leipzig.de
date	July 3, 3:30–5 pm
location	Library of Medicine and Sciences, Schulungsraum
contact	Claudia Wöckel Mail: woeckel@ub.uni-leipzig.de Tel.: +49 341 97-14017