Library training for foreign students
Library instruction
General information on library use, services and research support.
Presentation and library tour.
Ask for a date. Registration for a group or individual training: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl
Primo – the new library catalogue for UW
Using Primo search engine: basic and advanced searching, locations and availability of copies, the reader’s account and its functions.
Next training session:
- Monday, 24 February, 4–5 pm (Europe/Warsaw time zone)
Link to online meeting: meet.google.com/epf-yjte-nsx
You can also ask for a date. Registration for a group or individual training: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl
Databases
Introduction to databases offered at the University of Warsaw.
Ask for a date. Registration for a group or individual training: 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.
Registration for a group or individual training: askalibrary.buw@uw.edu.pl
Next training:
24 January 2025 (Friday) – online
The use of Artificial Intelligence during studies
The aim of the training is to familiarize participants with practical applications of generative AI tools in the study process, using mainly ChatGPT as an example.
During the workshop, examples will be presented of how ChatGPT can assist with writing, editing, and translating academic texts, as well as preparing bibliography. Issues related to copyright, proper 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 topic.
Format: In-person training / online via Google Meet.
Location of in-person training: University of Warsaw Library, Dobra Street 56/66, room 139.
Duration: 70 minutes
Tutors: Zuza Wiorogórska, PhD, Zuzanna Sendor
| Training dates |
| 30 January 2025 r. (Thursday)
3 pm – 4:10 pm in-person, room 139 |
| 26 February 2025 r. (Thursday)
11 am – 12:10 noon in-person, room 139 |
| 20 March 2025 r. (Thursday)
2 pm – 3:10 pm in-person, room 139 |
| 11 April 2025 r. (Friday)
11:30 am – 12:40 noon in-person, room 139 |
| 13 May 2025 r. (Tuesday)
2 pm – 3:10 pm in-person, room 139 |