Training
Library instruction
General information on library use, services and research support.
Presentation and library tour.
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Primo – catalogue’s features
Using Primo search engine: basic and advanced searching, locations and availability of copies, the reader’s account and its functions.
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Databases
Introduction to databases offered at the University of Warsaw.
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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
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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, Zuzanna Sendor, Jakub Gniadzik
Ask for a date. Registration for a group or individual training: 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. Registration for a group or individual training: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl