BUas Library offers instructions, workshops and e-learning courses in the field of information skills for both staff and students. Below you will find an overview of available instructions, workshops, and webinars.
Webinars on request
The Library also offers webinars on other subjects, for instance on working with a specific library database or finding statistical information. Faculty can request Library webinars for their courses. For students we have the possibility to request a Library webinar for their groupwork.
Would you like to request a webinar on another date or on another topic? Please fill in this form.
Academic Literature Research
Content
Do you need to find academic resources for research purposes? During this online Library webinar, you will learn how to apply advanced search techniques, and which resources to use to find the information you need. This also includes working with AI tools specifically for academic research.
Target Groups
Third-Year Students, Fourth-Year Students, Master Students, Researchers
Language
English
Upcoming Webinars
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Tuesday May 7, 20:00-21:00 hrs Monday June 10, 20:00-21:00 hrs |
Citing & Referencing Sources Using APA 7th ed.
Content
Need some help citing and referencing sources using APA? Join this webinar to improve your referencing skills and learn how to:
Please feel free to bring along questions regarding your own references.
Target Groups
Staff & students
Language
English
Upcoming Webinars
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Thursday May 16, 11:00-12:00 hrs Thursday June 10, 19:00-20:00 hrs |
Business Literature Research
Content
During this workshop we will explore Business databases from BUas and open source business data. We will show you how to search them efficiently for relevant business information. This workshop is intended for those who like to do business literature research on a topic or market more effectively.
Target Groups
Third-Year Students, Fourth-Year Students, Master Students
Language
English
Upcoming Webinars
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Tuesday May 7, 19:00-20:00 hrs Thursday June 13, 12:00-13:00 hrs |
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Citing & Referencing Sources Using Harvard
Content
Need some help citing and referencing sources using Harvard? Join this webinar to improve your referencing skills and learn how to:
Please feel free to bring along questions regarding your own references.
Target Groups
Staff & students
Language
English
Upcoming Webinars
| Date | Register |
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Thursday May 16, 12:00-13:00 hrs Thursday June 13, 11:00-12:00 hrs |
Search Smarter
with Google & Google Scholar
Content
Become a 'Google Pro' and join our online webinar!
With a subject of your choice, we will explore Google and Google Scholar and give you useful tips & tricks, enabling you to quickly find relevant information via these search engines.
Target Groups
Staff & Students
Language
English
Upcoming Webinars
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Monday April 15, 12.00-13.00 hrs Friday May 24, 19.00-20.00 hrs Wednesday June 19, 12.00-13.00 hrs |
Managing Your References with EndNote
Content
Citing sources in a correct way is an important research skill, but managing al your references can be a tedious job. This workshop explains how you can use the referencing software Endnote to help you manage all your references. It also focuses on how Endnote can help you make correct citations in your publications. Of course, time to practice with Endnote will be included.
Target Groups
Staff & Students
Language
English
Upcoming Webinars
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Monday April 15, 19.00-20.00 hrs Friday May 24, 12.00-13.00 hrs Wednesday June 19, 19.00-20.00 hrs |
Toolbox Information Literacy (e-learning)
The Library has developed a ‘Toolbox Information Literacy’, which offers a variety of tools to teach students information literacy skills.
The toolbox is based on a 5-step model. Each step of the information literary process is described and contains tools, such as knowledge clips and quizzes. All tools focus on developing information skills, including:
formulating search questions
collecting the right search terms
selecting relevant resources
search methods
assessing/evaluating information
using & presenting information correctly (APA etc.) and publishing
You can find the Toolbox via this link: https://buas.libguides.com/toolboxENG
