Literature Research
Our offers for effective research in TOP databases of individual subject areas, tips on search engines and basic AI knowledge for literature research.
Literature Research Courses
Literature research is an important element of every academic paper. With the right methods and techniques, you can conduct structured, efficient research and save yourself a lot of time. In our courses you will learn about subject-specific databases, research techniques and a strategic approach to searching.
Our courses take place online and on site in small groups and are free of charge . Please register for an appointment. You are also welcome to use our self-study courses at any time.
Learn more about these questions:
- How do I find academic sources on my topic?
- Which catalogs or databases can I use?
- How can I search strategically?
- How do I get access to the literature I have found?
Prerequisites: none
Dates: Current events are listed in the event calendar or at the bottom of this page.
Meeting point: The course takes place on site in the Central Library (seminar room 1st floor).
Duration: 45 minutes
In about 45 minutes, you will learn how to find relevant sources and literature for your topic. This introduction provides a concise overview with practical tips and explains why using subject databases saves time compared to search engines like Google.
In our online course you will learn in a very compact form
- know the important search spaces of catalogs(GöDiscovery) and databases (using Business Source Complete as an example) for research,
- how to search strategically,
- differentiate between publication types (monograph, article, anthology, gray literature),
- gain access to the literature found and much more.
Prerequisites: none
Dates: Current events are listed in the event calendar or at the bottom of this page.
Meeting point: The dates will take place as online courses in Zoom. You will receive the link to the virtual room after registering. It will be sent to you individually.
Duration: 45 minutes
In about 45 minutes, you will learn how to find relevant sources and literature for your topic. This introduction provides a concise overview with practical tips and explains why using subject databases saves time compared to search engines like Google.
In our course you will learn in a very compact form
- know the important search spaces of catalogs(GöDiscovery) and databases (using Web of Science as an example) for research,
- how to search strategically,
- differentiate between publication types (monograph, article, edited volume, gray literature),
- gain access to the literature found and much more.
Prerequisites: none
Dates: Current events are listed in the event calendar or at the bottom of this page.
Meeting point: Large seminar room 1st floor / Central Library
Duration: Approx. 45 minutes
Self-study Courses
The following courses are integrated into Stud.IP as ILIAS learning modules and can be found there under the university's self-study courses. The courses are in German.
- Introduction to literature research for humanities and cultural studies.
- Introduction to literature research for students of political science (Studip). Also in OpenILIAS.
- Information literacy and data management in forestry and agricultural sciences
Medicine
- Literature research self-study course in medicine
- PubMed for medical students
- Self-study script for medical students: Access to journal articles
Termine zur Literaturrecherche
05.03.2026 bis 02.11.2026