Library Instruction for Doctoral Candidates

The University Library offers a varied Library Instruction programme for doctoral candidates.


Upcoming Sessions


Copyright und Plagiarismus (in German)

08.01.2025, 13:30 | FB Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft und Info… | On-site session

Diese Schulung erklärt die Grundlagen des Urheberrechts und gibt Anleitungen zum rechtlich korrekten Zitieren. Begrenzte Plätze, daher Anmeldung unbedingt notwendig! Der Vortrag wird von der FB Publizistik- und Kommunikationswis… [more]

Registration is required! | Target group: Doctoral candidates, Students | Level: Advanced


Permanent Offers


Ask a Librarian - Research Consultation Hour

Every Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:00 | Format: On-site session

The open consultation hour offers advice on all topics relating to literature searches, from research strategies to choosing the right database. [more]

Target group: Doctoral candidates, Students | Level: Advanced


Supervised Literature Search

By appointment only | Format: Online

We advise students of all subjects who are working on a research paper (seminar paper, master thesis, dissertation, etc.) on how to find literature. [more]

Target group: Students | Level: Advanced


Die historischen Buchbestände der Hauptbibliothek (in German)

By appointment only | Format: On-site

Wir geben Ihnen einen Überblick über die historischen und wertvollen Bestände der UB Wien und erklären, wie diese zu benutzen sind. [more]

Target group: Students, General public | Level: Beginner


Subject-Specific Instruction

At the special libraries, in addition to the dates listed here, subject-specific instruction and tours are offered by appointment. For more information, see "Library Instruction" on the website of the corresponding library, or contact the library staff on site.


Consultation Sessions of the Research Support Services

In addition to the dates listed here, the Research Support Services of the University Library offer consultations and training for researchers. Details can be found under "Library Instruction" on the a href="/forschungsunterstuetzung/a_bis_z.html">website of the corresponding service.