1. Library instruction

For whom: international English-speaking students and staff  of the University of Warsaw; users not affiliated to the University of Warsaw but wishing to use the Library.

Content: General information on library use and services and research support. Introduction to the University of Warsaw: use of the collection, online catalogue, e-resources (in general) and other services.

Form: Presentation and library tour.

Effects: After the instruction users know: about the Library’s collection; how to search the online catalogue; how to find a book/periodical in the University of Warsaw Library (open stacks), how to request nedded materials (closed stacks); about available e-resources and services.

2. Information sources and research tools

For whom: international English-speaking students and staff of the University of Warsaw

Content: introduction to the University of Warsaw libraries online catalogue; introduction to: the University of Warsaw libraries online catalogue, searching in other library resources, search strategies, open access resources, Mendeley – bibliographic manager.

Form: Workshop

Effects: After the instruction users know: how to search the University of Warsaw libraries online catalogue; how to find a book/periodical in the University of Warsaw Library (open stacks) and in a faculty library; how to request needed materials (closed stacks); about search strategies; e-resources at the University of Warsaw and available in open access; subject gates; bibliographic manager Mendeley.

3. Databases

For whom: international English-speaking students and staff of the University of Warsaw

Content: Introduction to databases offered at the University of Warsaw (full-text and abstract databases); search tools and other e-resources at the University of Warsaw

Form: Presentation

Effects: The instruction allows to learn about: the University of Warsaw offer of e-resources, their content, use and terms of use; searching the databases; other e-resources at the University of Warsaw.

Check available dates below:

 

 

	1 Library instruction	2 Information sources	3 Databases
Day/hour	Tuesdays 1.30 pm - 3 pm	Wednesdays 10 am - 11.30 am	Thursdays 11.30 am - 12.30 pm
2017
November	14	15	23
December	5	6	7
2018
January	9	10	18
February	6	7	22
March	13	14	15
April	10	11	19
May	15	23	10

 

Registration for trainings and one-to-one instruction and assistance: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl

Contact us: +48 22 55 25 181

Visit us: Room 141 (next to Information Desk, level 1)