Orientation in the library
The library tour "Orientation in the library" is offered all year round in the Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR) and in the branch libraries Hölderlinstraße (H), Paul-Bonatz-Straße (PB) and Unteres Schloss (US).
It consists of a presentation part, an exercise part and a tour.
The topics "What does the library offer?", "Information about borrowing" and "From the catalog to the book" are addressed. This is followed by a tour of the university library.
Venues
- Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR)
Contact: Central Information staff
Tel.: 0271/740-4203, zinfo@ub.uni-siegen.de
Dates
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00
to the registration (in german)
- Branch library Hölderlinstraße (H)
Contact: Staff of the branch library
Tel.: 0271/740-3134, ub-h@ub.uni-siegen.de
Appointments by arrangement - BranchLibrary Paul-Bonatz-Straße (PB)
Contact: Branch Library staff
Tel.: 0271/740-2108, ub-pb@ub.uni-siegen.de
Appointments by arrangement - Lower Castle Branch Library (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
Anyone interested in getting to know the library and its services. - Format
Face-to-face course with tour and exercises - Duration
approx. 60 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 dates can be arranged for groups on request. - Language
German - for download
course materials (in german)
Library as a place of learning: discover the possibilities
Are you looking for exchange and interaction or would you prefer to study in peace? - The University Library has the right offer for everyone.
Format
Video tutorial*: Lernort-UB-Video
(3:49 minutes)
Target group
All interested parties
Duration
approx. 4 minutes
*The video tutorial is protected by copyright.
New here? - The library in 20 minutes
At the beginning of each semester, we offer numerous short tours of the Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR) for first semester students and other interested parties.
In about 20 minutes you will get a first impression of how the library can support you in your studies.
Venues
- Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR)
Contact: Central Information staff
Tel.: 0271/740-4203, zinfo@ub.uni-siegen.de
Dates
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11.00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11.00 a.m.
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2.00 p.m.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1.00 p.m.
Everything at a glance
- Target group
First semester students and all interested parties - Format
Tour through the rooms of the University Library - Duration
approx. 20 minutes - No registration required
Special appointments can be arranged for groups on request. -
Language
German
Guided tour for pupils
The guided tour for pupils is offered all year round in the Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR) main library.
It consists of a presentation part in which the topics "What does the library offer?", "Information about borrowing" and "From the catalog to the book" are addressed.
This is followed by a tour of the university library.
Venue
Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR)
Contact: Staff of the Central Information Desk
Tel.: 0271/740-4203, zinfo@ub.uni-siegen.de
Appointments by arrangement
Target group
School groups
Format
Classroom course with tour
Duration
approx. 60 minutes
Language
German
for download
course materials (in german)
Fit for the "Facharbeit"
Advisory service to support pupils with their "Facharbeit".
A special research consultation and writing advice session for pupils takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 4 - 6 p.m. from November to the beginning of March of the following year.
Possible content/topics may include
- Answers to questions and assistance with academic research using the University Library's online catalog (Katalog plus) and databases.
- Support with downloading, scanning or borrowing literature relevant to the subject of the "Facharbeit" from the University Library's collection.
- Support with interdisciplinary issues relating to the writing process, e.g. formulating a research question during the planning phase, integrating scientific sources into your own text during the formulation phase, checking the line of argumentation during the revision phase, time management, writing and AI, etc.
Venue
Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR), training room (AR-UB 040)
Contact:
- Staff of the Central Information Office
Tel.: 0271/740-4203, zinfo@ub.uni-siegen.de - Center for Academic Writing (ZefaS)
Ute Reimers, M.A. and Dr. Sonja Sälzer
zefas@uni-siegen.de
Dates
Wednesday, 25.02.2026 from 16.00 - 18.00
Everything at a glance
- Target group
Pupils - Format
Individual consultation hour - Duration
Consultation slots up to a duration of 45 minutes - No registration required
- Language
German
Electronic reserve collections - Introduction
Advice on setting up electronic reserve collections. The following questions will be addressed:
- What are the advantages of electronic reserve collections?
- What literature can be integrated into an electronic reserve collection?
- What needs to be considered when filling out the web form?
- How can electronic reserve collections be accessed?
Venue
Main Library Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR)
Contact: Members of the eSem team
Tel.: 0271/740-4260, esem@ub.uni-siegen.de
Appointments by arrangement
Target group
Lecturers, employees of the faculties as well as assistants and secretaries of the faculties who would like to set up an electronic reserve collection quickly and easily.
Format
Individual consultation hour
Duration
approx. 30 minutes
Language
German
Further tips
Information literacy resources and materials for self-study
- Bibliotheksglossar
Library-specific and information science terms briefly explained - FIT-GYM
interdisciplinary information literacy training for grammar schools
