Library Instruction for Students

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


Upcoming Sessions


How to Use Library Tools to Successfully Finish Your Literature and Cultura…

11.07.2024, 14:00 | On-site session with live stream

Is the deadline of your literature or cultural studies proseminar paper approaching? Are you worried about what literature you have found or not found? Then you should join this workshop to learn about and try out some helpful sea… [more]

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


Permanent Offers


Research and Information Literacy: Basic Module

Format: Self-study module

Basic module for a first orientation into information research. Students can use this tutorial on the Moodle platform after enrolling with their u:account . [more]

Target group: Students | Level: Beginner


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


Guided Tours at the Main Library

By appointment only | Format: On-site

We offer short guided tours of approx. 30 minutes for groups of 5 to 25 people. This offer is aimed at tutorials, first-year students, introductions to academic writing and similar courses at the University of Vienna. [more]

Zielgruppe: Studierende | Niveau: Einsteiger*innen


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.


Center for Teaching and Learning (in German)

Besuchen Sie die Website des Center for Teaching and Learning  der Universität Wien für weitere Schulungsangebote. [more]