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Zugriff auf internationale Publikationen mit PressReader

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Our University Library is pleased to provide you with immediate access to PressReader - a digital platform for newspapers and magazines from all over the world. PressReader gives you access to over 7,000 international publications, including leading titles from the fields of politics, business, science and culture. Use this service conveniently from the university WiFi or eduroam via your browser or as an app (scan the QR code) to stay up to date. Alternatively. university members may access the service world-wide via this link.

Discover the diverse content of PressReader and expand your knowledge on a global level.

New EBS model with Nomos

A tablet and a cup of coffee on a wooden tableExplore over 10,000 ebooks, journals, and anthologies in the humanities and social sciences from over 40 publishers through the Nomos eLibrary. Our evidence-based selection model grants us complete access to these titles until December 2024. After that, selected e-books will be permanently licensed for the University Library. Access all titles directly through the university's data network, including Wi-Fi, and locate them in OPAC and UBfind.

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Statista: Extended campus license until 2028

Laptop on a glass tableStatista is a comprehensive statistics platform that provides access to a large variety of detailed statistics, diagrams and infographics on various topics.

The University Library has successfully extended the campus license for German-language content and the supplementary Statista International module with English, Spanish and French content for another five years until 2028.

In addition, university members now have the opportunity to access the Statista modules Global Consumer Survey and Company Insights. Global Consumer Survey offers global survey data that provides insights into consumer preferences, behaviors and trends. The Company Insights module presents detailed information on companies worldwide, including company profiles, financial data and employee figures.

Statista is available from the OVGU data network and for external off-campus use and can be found in the Database Information System (DBIS).

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New training offer: Literature management with Zotero

zoteroEnd the chaos and learn how to use the literature management tool. We are expanding our course catalogue and now offer Zotero courses on a regular basis. In our hands-on course, you will use the free tool to learn how to organize and manage references. Take this opportunity to elevate your academic writing skills by mastering Zotero.

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New training offer: Word for scientific work

Word-Schulung_Werbung_WebsiteEvery first Thursday (ENG) and every last Thursday (DE) of the month we offer an online introductory course on "Word for scientific work".

With the Word Introduction course, you will learn how to effectively prepare your Word document for academic writing. The course covers the basic functions of Word and how to create style sheets for your upcoming or current seminar paper or thesis.

For more information and registration, please visit the E-Learning Portal Moodle

 

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