Library instruction
Uppsala University Library offers a variety of training to support the teaching and research needs of Uppsala University.
Our classes include topics such as
- information seeking skills
- citing sources according to different reference styles
- using reference management software (EndNote and Zotero)
- source criticism
- publishing issues
- finding and using material from the Special Collections
- working in the University thesis templates for Word
- data processing and data analysis (for example NVivo, GIS and text mining)
- AI literacy, with focus on information retrieval and source criticism.
Self-study course in study strategies
If you want to learn more about study strategies, you can register for a self-study course in Studium. The course is not mandatory and you do not receive credits for it. The course has been developed in collaboration between the University Library, the Language Workshop, the Student Health Service and the Student Affairs Division.
Register for the self-study course in study strategies in Studium
Self-study course in information retrieval
This course is aimed at those who are writing an essay and need help getting started with information retrieval. You will learn:
- how and what to search in order to find scientific texts
- to revisit what you have previously learned about finding scientific articles.
The course is offered through Studium and is available to all students at Uppsala University. It does not confer any higher education credits, and you may complete it as many times as you wish. To begin, you must register.
The course is held in Swedish.
Register for the self-study course in information retrieval in Studium
