Library Instruction for Researchers

The University Library offers a varied Library Instruction programme for researchers.


Upcoming Sessions


Practical Introduction to the Repository Phaidra

12.12.2023, 10:00 | Online session

The online workshop complements the event "Data Management and Data Archiving at the University of Vienna". Increasingly, digital data from research and teaching is being stored in a longer structured way and made available in the… [more]

Registration is required! | Target group: Researchers, University lecturers | Level: Beginner


Make the Most of Your u:cris Profile: Introduction to the Research Informat…

13.12.2023, 10:00 | Online session

Introduction to the Research Information System u:cris for Researchers. Requirements: ➤ u:account ➤ Access to the research information system u:cris (please try to login: http://ucris.univie.ac.at/pure) If you … [more]

Registration is required! | Target group: Researchers | Level: Beginner


Datenmanagementpläne schreiben (in German)

14.12.2023, 9:00 | Online session

Forschungsförderer verlangen bei der Einreichung eines Forschungsprojekts zunehmend Datenmanagementpläne (DMP). DMPs unterstützen Wissenschafter*innen bei der Planung und Organisation von Ressourcen (Personal, Zeitrahmen und Finan… [more]

Registration is required! | Target group: Researchers, University lecturers | Level: Beginner


Research Data Management at the University of Vienna

09.01.2024, 9:00 | Seminarraum 1.6, University of Vienna Biology Building,… | On-site session

The requirements for the management of research data during and after research projects are increasing. From the planning of a project, to the analysis of collected data, to the sharing of results through different channels, resea… [more]

Registration is required! | Target group: Doctoral candidates, Researchers, University lecturers | Level: Beginner


Creating Data Management Plans

16.01.2024, 13:00 | Jura Soyfer-Saal at the Hofburg, 1010 Wien, Batthyanyst… | On-site session

Research funding bodies increasingly require data management plans (DMPs) when submitting a research project. DMPs support researchers in planning and organizing resources (staff, timelines and finances) and serve as a basis for g… [more]

Registration is required! | Target group: Researchers, University lecturers | Level: Beginner


Introduction to Research Data Management in the Social Sciences

17.01.2024, 10:00 | Online session

Research data management is becoming increasingly important in all stages of the research data life cycle. Data in the Social Science encompasses a wide range of data from interviews and surveys to observational data, data in diff… [more]

Registration is required! | Target group: Doctoral candidates, Researchers, University lecturers | Level: Beginner


ORCID iD - Why should I have one?

26.01.2024, 10:00 | Online session

This webinar is about raising awareness for the importance of the internationally renowned unique persistent identifier for researchers, namely the ORCID iD. We will talk about • The importance of researcher name disambiguation … [more]

Registration is required! | Target group: Doctoral candidates, Researchers, Students, University lecturers | Level: Beginner


Permanent Offers

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 website of the corresponding service.


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.