Finding a Needle in a Haystack - Discovering Specialist Information

12 Feb 2025, 13:00 to 14:30 in TUHH, Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 2 (B), Room B 0.001

Goals:
Participants will develop the skills to effectively address challenges and meet the specific needs that arise when working with information. They will gain familiarity with various methods for locating specialized information and understanding document accessibility options.
Content Outline:
The workshop offers a mix of topics centered around literature research. We will discuss questions like, “How can I be more confident that I’m not missing anything essential in my search?”, “What has been my approach to information searching so far, and why?”, or “What have you always wanted to ask about finding and retrieving information?”
In addition, the following topics and questions will play a central role:
• How can I use specialized databases efficiently?
• How can I access journal articles that aren’t available at TUHH?
• Why can’t I access all relevant digital documents? Why can the library sometimes not fulfill book requests?
• How do I find standards, and how can I search for patents?
• How do you envision the library’s role in supporting research and information access going forward?
The session will include hands-on exercises and group discussions. You will have the chance to help shape the workshop agenda. Let us know your questions beforehand to tailor the session to your needs.

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