Lib4RI Spring Training: Searching & Managing Scientific Information

Spring will be here soon and it is again time for our biannual introductory course «Searching & Managing Scientific Information» for PhD students and other affiliates of the 4 federal research institutes. Between March and June 2019, we offer six individually bookable modules.

• In module 1, «Searching Scientific Information», you become skilled in finding relevant scientific information using suitable tools offered by Lib4RI.
• In module 2, «Scientific Publishing: From Writing to Sharing», you receive tips on how to prepare, write, publish and share your scientific articles, including information about the review and publication process.
• In module 3, «Open Access & Copyright», you become acquainted with the principles of Open Access (OA) and learn how to deal with copyright questions related to scientific works.
• In module 4, «Literature Management with Endnote», you get introduced to scientific literature management using Endnote (MS Word).
• In module 5, «LaTeX for Scientific Writing», you are given confidence in using LaTeX for your publications, and learn how to cite properly using BibTeX. Please note: this course is for LaTeX beginners.
• In module 6, «Work on Your Own Project», you work on your own literature project receiving individual assistance.

A detailed course description is available here.

Note: Modules 1-3 are offered at Empa-Eawag Dübendorf, PSI Villigen and WSL Birmensdorf. Modules 4-6 will take place at Empa-Eawag Dübendorf (modules 5 & 6 also at PSI).

All sessions are open to all members of the 4 research institutes, PhD students and other new researchers are particularly invited. On request, students attending four or more modules will receive a recommendation for 1 ECTS credit point. More details incl. dates, venues and online registration can be found on Lib4RI’s training website.