Literature search with the Katalog plus
Overview of the Katalog plus and its functions:
- How do you search for books, journals, e-resources?
- What functions does the library account offer?
- How can media be reserved, how can magazine orders and order suggestions be placed?
- Formal and thematic search for books, media, articles
Locations
- Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR)
Contact: Central Information staff
Tel.: 0271/740-4203, zinfo@ub.uni-siegen.de
Dates
Tuesday, June 02, 2026 at 1.15 pm (presence)
Wednesday, June 03, 2026 at 11.15 am (Webex)
to register
- Branch Library Unteres Schloss (US)
Contact: Staff of the branch library
Tel.: 0271/740-5171, ub-us@ub.uni-siegen.de
Appointments by arrangement
Everything at a glance
- Target group
Students, university members and other interested parties - Format
Course
We offer the course in person and online.
The meeting point for face-to-face courses is the foyer of the Main Library AR or the foyer of the Branch Library Unteres Schloss (US), for courses via Webex you will receive the link to the room after registration. - Duration
approx. 90 minutes - Registration required
Please register for the desired date by 12.00 noon the day before at the latest using your e-mail address and stating your field of study.
Special appointments can be arranged for groups on request. - Language
German - to download
course materials - Related links
The Katalog plus: Search tips
Tips for searching for books, journals and articles
Literature search with the Katalog plus
Video tutorials* (in german)
- Welcome to the module "Clever research" (0:41 minutes)
- Introduction to the Katalog plus (3:31 minutes)
- Ordering books from the closed stacks (2:15 minutes)
- Reserving borrowed books (2:40 minutes)
- Placing order suggestions (1:52 minutes)
- Finding magazines (5:51 minutes)
- Using the term apparatus (1:00 minutes)
- Watchlist and Citavi export (2:45 minutes)
* The video tutorials are protected by copyright.
Interlibrary loan and electronic full texts
Find electronic journals and journal articles; order books and articles from other libraries
Venue
Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR)
Contact: Central Information staff
Tel.: 0271/740-4203, zinfo@ub.uni-siegen.de
Dates
Wednesday, June 03, 2026 at 2.15 pm (presence)
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2.15 pm (Webex)
to register
Everything at a glance
- Target group
Students, university members and other interested parties - Format
Course
We offer the course in person and online.
The meeting point for face-to-face courses is the foyer of the main library AR, for courses via Webex you will receive the link to the room after registration. - Duration
approx. 90 minutes - Registration required
Please register for the desired date by 12.00 noon the day before at the latest, stating your e-mail address and your field of study.
Special appointments can be arranged for groups on request. - Language
German - Download
course materials
Everything electronic: databases, eBooks, eJournals
Video tutorials* (in german)
- Requirements for using e-resources (1:02 minutes)
- eBooks in the holdings of the University Library (2:46 minutes)
- Further e-resources (3:24 minutes)
- Access problems (1:48 minutes)
* The video tutorials are protected by copyright.
More than googling: Thematic literature search with a system
Contents of this course are for example
- Finding and developing meaningful search terms on the topic
- Formulating meaningful search queries
- Finding books, articles and other suitable literature on the topic
- Learning strategies for successful research in the Katalog plus and in databases.
Venue
Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR)
Contact: Central Information staff
Tel.: 0271/740-4203, zinfo@ub.uni-siegen.de
Dates
Friday, June 08, 2026 at 11.15 am (Webex)
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10.15 am (presence)
for registration
Everything at a glance
- Target group
Students, university members and other interested parties - Format
Course
We offer the course in person and online.
The meeting point for face-to-face courses is the foyer of the main library AR, for courses via Webex you will receive the link to the room after registration. - Duration
approx. 90 minutes - Registration required
Please register for the desired date by 12.00 noon the day before at the latest, stating your e-mail address and your field of study.
Special appointments can be arranged for groups on request. - Language
German - Download
course materials - Further links
Lotse (Compass for scientific work)
More than googling: Thematic literature search with a system
Video tutorials* (in german)
- Introduction to thematic literature research (2:50 minutes)
- How to find suitable search terms (3:33 minutes)
- Linking and truncating (5:59 minutes)
* The video tutorials are protected by copyright.
Artificial intelligence and literature research
In the two-part workshop "Artificial intelligence and literature research", we show how generative AI tools can be used specifically and responsibly for scientific research.
In the first part (basics), the central principles of generative AI will be presented. The focus is on opportunities and risks - for example in relation to data protection, copyright and bias - as well as criteria for a reflective and responsible use of AI-supported applications in studies.
The second part (in-depth) focuses on practical application: participants expand their knowledge of prompting, test various AI-supported research tools (including (including licensed offers from Siegen University Library) and develop a viable research strategy for their own topic at various stations.
Note: Participation in the basic workshop is a prerequisite for attending the in-depth workshop.
Venue
Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR)
Contact: Staff at the Central Information Desk
Tel.: 0271/740-4203, zinfo@ub.uni-siegen.de
Dates
Part 1: Monday, June 29, 2026, 14:15 - 15:45
Part 2: Monday, July 06, 2026, 14:15 - 15:45
for registration
Everything at a glance
- Target group
Students, university members and other interested parties - Format
Workshop
We offer the course in person.
The meeting point for face-to-face courses is the foyer of the Main Library AR. - Duration
approx. 2 x 90 minutes - Registration required
Please register by 12.00 noon on the day before the first date at the latest, stating your e-mail address and your field of study.
Special appointments can be arranged for groups on request. - Language
German
Technical literature research
Get to know important sources of specialist information for term papers, presentations and theses.
- Economics, Business Law, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Contact: Karoline Braun
Tel.: 0271/740-4231, braun@ub.uni-siegen.de - English Studies, History, Political Science, Romance Studies
Contact: Katharina Fritsch
Tel.: 0271/740-4202, katharina.fritsch@ub.uni-siegen.de - Architecture and Urban Planning, Geography, Sport
Contact: Anja Jäger
Tel.: 0271/740-4271, jaeger@ub.uni-siegen.de - Natural Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine
Contact: Dr. Nikola Korb
Tel.: 0271/740-4265, korb@ub.uni-siegen.de - Educational Science, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology
Contact: Veronika Lichtenwald
Tel.: 0271/740-4273, lichtenwald@ub.uni-siegen.de - General Linguistics and Literature, German Studies, Art History, Musicology
Contact: Lena Vinnemann
Tel.: 0271/740-4224, vinnemann@ub.uni-siegen.de - Media Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy, Theology
Contact: Dr. Bastian Weiß
Tel.: 0271/740-4285, weiss@ub.uni-siegen.de
Everything at a glance
- Target group
Students, university members and other interested parties - Format
Counseling services - Appointments by arrangement
