Training
BUW offers a wide range of training courses. You can take advantage of basic library instruction and thematic courses.
All training courses at BUW are free of charge, take place on-site at BUW (in-person training) or online via Google Meet, and are open to anyone interested.
To participate in an in-person training course, you must have an active BUW library card (this does not apply to library training courses).
The descriptions of the courses are available below. If no date is listed, you can always ask for a preferred date.
Registration for a group or individual training: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl
Library instruction
General information on library use, services and research support.
Presentation and library tour.
Format: online via Google Meet
Duration: 60 minutes
Ask for a date: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl
Thematic courses
Primo - catalogue's features
Using Primo search engine: basic and advanced searching, locations and availability of copies, the reader’s account and its functions.
Format: online via Google Meet
Duration: 60 minutes
Ask for a date: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl
Databases
Introduction to databases offered at the University of Warsaw.
Format: online via Google Meet
Duration: 60 minutes
Ask for a date: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl
Mendeley and Zotero - reference manager tools
Learn how to:
- discover and download resources
- organize, store, and retrive publications
- read and annotate publications and notes
- collaborate and share knowledge with others in your field
- create and update citations and bibliographies using any of the 8000 styles.
Duration: 90 minutes
Tutor: Lilianna Nalewajska
Ask for a date: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl
Useful GenAI tools for your studies
The aim of the training is to familiarise participants with the practical applications of generative artificial intelligence tools in the study process.
The training will present examples of how genAI tools can help in searching and reviewing literature, creating, editing and translating content. Copyright issues, correct citation and avoiding plagiarism in the context of using generative AI will also be discussed.
The workshop is hands-on and is primarily aimed at students, but it is also open to anyone interested in the subject.
Format: In-person training or online via Google Meet
Location of in-person training: University of Warsaw Library, Dobra Street 56/66, room 139.
Duration: 90 minutes
Tutors: Zuza Wiorogórska, PhD, Zu Sendor, Jakub Gniadzik
Ask for a date: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl
Editing scientific text in MS Word
Workshop-style training in the advanced functions of the MS Word word processor, useful for producing scientific texts.
Format: In-person training
Location of in-person training: University of Warsaw Library, Dobra Street 56/66, room 139.
Duration: 90 minutes
Tutor: Jakub Gniadzik
Ask for a date: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl