Library introduction and method training
Offer only for Kaiserslautern
School classes can get to know the University Library's services better as part of an introduction. For grades 10 to 13, the University Library also offers training courses on research and information skills.
Topics include
- Getting to know the university library
- Systematic listing of the collection
- Exercises for researching in the catalog and DigiBib (interlibrary loan)
- Databases and search engines beyond Google and Wikipedia
- Differentiation between keywords and subject headings
- Dealing with reference works
- Checking Wikipedia articles
- Distinguishing publication forms
- Checklist for creating a bibliography in Word
PC workstations are available for our courses in a separate training room. Pupils can try out the library catalog and other search tools for themselves. They are familiarized with the possibilities of obtaining information and learn different search strategies.
Registration for the library introduction (for school classes)
Please make an appointment at least 4 weeks in advance. Appointments for school classes are offered from Monday to Thursday. The training team will accept your registration via this form. We are happy to adapt each event to the specific information requirements and target group.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this offer, you are welcome to contact the University Library's training team at ub-kurse(at)rptu.de.
Fit for your paper - literature research made easy!
Our research guide for pupils shows how books and essays can be researched specifically for presentations and specialist papers.
From the content:
- How do I prepare my research?
- Where can I find the best information?
- What do I need to bear in mind during my research?
- How do I evaluate the results I find?
- How do I document my research results?
Technical paper links
We also offer an annotated collection of links with tips and tricks for finding information.
Education
The University Library at RPTU trains media and information services specialists in the area of study of library services. For more information, please contact the head of training at RPTU (in Kaiserslautern: Susanne Jungkamp: ub-ausbildung-kl(at)rptu.de; in Landau: Romy Nordmann: ub-ausbildung-ld(at)rptu.de). Further information on apprenticeships at RPTU can also be found on the RPTU website.