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Library Training in English

The University Library offers a comprehensive programme of guided tours and training courses to students, school pupils and the general public.

For the benefit of our international students and academics, we offer guided tours as well as training seminars in English.

Please see below for our tours and courses held in English. Individual appointments are possible for groups of 5 people or more. Please send an e-mail to ubschulung@uni-passau.de.

The library offers an introduction in English under the heading 'First steps with Passau University Library'.

This includes:

  • a tour of the Central Library, acquainting the participants with the main service sections and concepts:
    check-out and returns desk, collection area, reading room, Library Lounge and the Book Tower.
  • an introduction to book locations and shelf marks; borrowing terms; the Passau Search Portal and user account.

Duration: approx. 30 - 45 minutes

During the upcoming orientation week "O-Woche" we are going to offer this event on

October 8, 2024, 11 am

Meeting point: Foyer (entrance area) of the Central Library, Innstraße 29 (opposite Cafeteria/Mensa)

This course will introduce participants to research strategies and library resources. You will learn how to use key online tools for finding various types of material for your paper or thesis.

Next class (winter semester 2024/25):

to be announced

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