
TRAINING AND CONSULTATION
Information Consultants can recommend how effectively to search information, correctly cite and create a bibliography in science works, how to use research management and citation tools (Mendeley).
Every September the Library organizes lectures of information search for first-year students.
Topical training can be arranged on demand.
Contacts: e-mail.: crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmluZm9rb25zdWx0YW50YWlAdmd0dS5sdCI+aW5mb2tvbnN1bHRhbnRhaUB2aWxuaXVzdGVjaC5sdDwvYT4=:xx, telephone: (8-5) 251 22 54 (local 9254)
Every September the Library organizes lectures of information search for first-year students.
Topical training can be arranged on demand.
Contacts: e-mail.: crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmluZm9rb25zdWx0YW50YWlAdmd0dS5sdCI+aW5mb2tvbnN1bHRhbnRhaUB2aWxuaXVzdGVjaC5sdDwvYT4=:xx, telephone: (8-5) 251 22 54 (local 9254)
Library services. A guide for beginners
During the training, you will get acquainted with the services and procedures of the VILNIUS TECH Library and reading rooms in the faculties, library resources and search engines. You will learn where and how to find the information you need to study. How to use library services and systems. The training covers:
- Introduction to the functions and services of the central library and reading rooms;
- Information retrieval sources, library information resources;
- Searching for, ordering, issuing, renewing, returning publications;
- Virtual library, BUS information bridge, etc.
Searching for scientific information for written works
During the training you will get acquainted with effective literature search techniques and strategies, you will learn to choose the right information search sources and information search methods, to analyze and manage the results found; to perform an effective search for information required for studies. The training covers:
- VILNIUS TECH Library information resource systems (e-catalogue, Virtual Library, databases, BUS information bridge, etc.);
- Search strategies;
- Information search stages (determining the need for information and the scope of the search, selection of keywords and search tools, selection of search results and saving options).
Mendeley: An information management tool
During the training you will get acquainted with the bibliographic records management program "Mendeley". You’ll learn how to install the app, create an account, how to upload, save, and manage records, how to quote literature, and create bibliographies. The training covers:
- A brief introduction to what bibliographic information management tools are, what their purpose is;
- How to get started with Mendeley, an overview of its functionality;
- Examples of citation and bibliography with the Mendeley tool.
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- Page administrators:
- Jolanta Juršėnė
- Asta Katinaitė-Griežienė
- Orinta Sajetienė
- Indrė Ereminė