May 8th: Coffee Lecture for researchers "Good Research Practice: A quick overview for publications"
Good scientific practice is essential for all academic work – not only during the research process but also when publishing the results. In this Coffee Lecture on May 14th from 1-1:30 p.m. we will focus on the principles of good research practice in the context of scientific writing and publishing (including citing, authorship and the choice of the publication medium). You will be introduced to relevant concepts and ideas in this field, along with useful tools and resources for your academic work. Please note: A follow-up workshop “Good Research Practice for publications” will take place on May 22 at 11:00 AM - you are warmly invited to join!
The event takes place online via Zoom. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting in HCU intern/Bibliothek on the right-hand side. No registration is required.
2. Mai: Bibliothekar:in gesucht!
Die Bibliothek der HCU sucht schnellstmöglich Verstärkung für das Team. Aufgabenschwerpunkte der unbefristeten Vollzeit-Stelle bilden die Mitwirkung in den Benutzungsdiensten sowie bei der Planung und Durchführung von Schulungen zu den Angeboten der Bibliothek und zur Förderung der Informationskompetenz.
Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt? Weitere Details zu der Stelle und zum Bewerbungsverfahren finden Sie in der Stellenausschreibung.
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!
25. April: Workshop für Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen "Datenmanagement planen"
Sie stehen am Anfang Ihres Promotionsprojekts oder eines kleinen Drittmittelprojektes und sind unsicher, wie Sie den Umgang mit Ihren Daten planen sollen? Oder haben Sie bereits Fortschritte gemacht und festgestellt, dass die Organisation Ihrer Daten eine Herausforderung darstellt?
In unserem interaktiven Workshop am 8. Mai von 9 bis 13 Uhr erfahren Sie hands-on, wie Sie einen Datenmanagementplan (DMP) für Ihr Projekt erstellen und erfolgreich umsetzen können. Gemeinsam mit anderen Teilnehmenden werden Sie in einer kleinen Gruppe einen DMP für ein exemplarisches Projekt verfassen und das Ergebnis gemeinsam reflektieren.
Zusammen mit und an der TUHH, Anmeldung erforderlich.
15. April: Unserer digitale Bibliotheksrallye ist da
Sie kennen unsere Bibliothek und unsere Services noch nicht?
Dann entdecken Sie sie doch einfach auf eigene Faust – mit unserer neuen interaktiven Rallye! Alles, was Sie dafür brauchen, ist ein Smartphone oder Tablet. Halten Sie auf unserem Tisch mit den Neuerwerbungen Ausschau nach diesem Aufsteller:
Die Rallye führt Sie durch die Bibliothek und zeigt Ihnen, was es alles zu entdecken gibt – ganz unkompliziert und sogar außerhalb unserer Servicezeiten.
Probieren Sie es aus und lernen Sie unsere Bibliothek auf neue Weise kennen.
April 10th: Coffee Lecture für Forschende "Murphy's Gesetz im Griff: So unterstützt ein Datenmanagementplan Ihre Forschung!"
Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie haben zwei Jahre lang intensiv geforscht – und dann passiert das Undenkbare: Eine überschriebene Cloud-Datei, ein verlorenes Dokument kurz vor der Abgabe oder die Katze, die das Ladekabel Ihres Laptops durchbeißt. Ganz nach Murphy’s Gesetz: „Alles, was schiefgehen kann, wird schiefgehen!“
Damit es gar nicht erst so weit kommt, brauchen Sie einen Datenmanagementplan (DMP). Er hilft Ihnen, den Umgang mit Ihren Forschungsdaten von Anfang an systematisch zu planen.
In unserer Online Coffee Lecture am 23.04. erfahren Sie von 12-13 Uhr kompakt: Was ein DMP ist, wie er Ihre Forschung unterstützt und warum er für Drittmittelprojekte immer wichtiger wird.
Zusammen mit der TUHH, Anmeldung erforderlich.
April 10th: oa.finder for searching publication options
The oa.finder is a tool developed to support researchers in their search for suitable scholarly publication options. Currently, it contains around 57,000 journals that can be searched using keywords, publisher, or a specific journal title/ISSN. What makes the oa.finder special is that the filter options and detailed information about the individual journals are specifically tailored to finding a suitable journal for an (Open Access-) publication. Feel free to use the oa.finder search field on our website or enter the HCU under “My organization” to receive concrete information about possible cost coverage for an Open Access publication in a journal.
In addition to searching for suitable journals, the oa.finder can now also be used for planned book publications. To do so, the publication type must be changed to “Book”. As a result, information about around 70 scientific publishing houses is displayed, which can be further filtered by using various criteria such as subjects, book processing charges or options for print editions.
March 18th: Workshop for researchers "Scopus Basics: Finding Academic Literature"
Would you like to learn how to find relevant literature for your research? Join our workshop “Introduction to Scopus” on April 8th from 10-11 a.m. Get to know one the largest multidisciplinary databases for peer-reviewed literature.
You will learn:
> what kind of literature you can find in Scopus
> how to conduct basic and advanced searches
> how to develop a good search strategy and search string
> how to stay updated about research in your field
> and more
The event takes place online via Zoom. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting in HCU intern/Bibliothek on the right-hand side. No registration is required.
March 27th: Transformative agreement for Nature journals enables Open Access publication
On January 1, 2025 the HafenCity University Hamburg joined a Publish and Read agreement for Nature journals. This agreement includes not only the reading access to the Nature journals but also the possibility of Open Access publication in the journal Nature and the 38 other Nature Research journals. The library will cover the Open Access fees for this until further notice. As always with our Open Access agreements, the corresponding author needs to be primary affiliated with HCU. Further details on the use of this agreement can be found on this publisher’s website as well as in the library section in HCU intern.
March 25th: Night of the Libraries on April 4th
On Friday, April 4th, the 'Night of the Libraries' will take place for the first time nationwide in Germany.
With the motto ‘Knowledge. Share. Discover.’ small and large libraries, specialised libraries, public and academic libraries will open their doors and invite people to discover the wide range of services in libraries.
The library is open until 9 p.m. with all services.
Discover more about the library during a library rally.
The Following program awaits you from 5 p.m.:
| 17 Uhr | Auf Wissen bauen: Bibliotheksführung für Architekt:innen und Bauingenieur:innen (in German) |
| 18 Uhr | Filmscreening "Paywall: The Business of Scholarship" |
| 19 Uhr | Auf Wissen bauen: Bibliotheksführung für Architekt:innen und Bauingenieur:innen (in German) |
| 19.30 Uhr | Filmscreening "Koyaanisqatsi" |
We look forward to welcoming you on April 4, 2025.
You can find more information about the events and the events of the other Hamburg libraries here:
> https://www.nachtderbibliotheken.de/veranstaltungen/hamburg/
25. März: Sie studieren und suchen einen Job an der Uni?
Wir suchen ab sofort eine/n studentische/n Angestellte/n, die/der unser Bibliotheksteam unterstützt.
Zu den Tätigkeiten gehören u.a.:
> Mitarbeit an der Servicetheke (z. B. Ausgabe und Rücknahme von Medien)
> Arbeiten am Bestand (Heraussuchen & Rückstellen von Medien, Mithilfe bei Revision und Umstellaktionen)
> Mitarbeit bei Projekten
Wir bieten
> Tarifbeschäftigung, Bezahlung nach TV-L E 2
> Stundenumfang: 10h pro Woche
> ein super nettes Miteinander im Team
Wenn Sie gern mit Menschen und dienstleistungsorientiert, strukturiert und zuverlässig arbeiten, dann freuen wir uns über eine E-Mail an bibliotheksleitung(at)hcu-hamburg.de.
Bitte geben Sie in Ihrer Bewerbung Studienprogramm, Semester sowie Ihre Telefonnummer an und ergänzen als Anhang einen kurzen Lebenslauf und die aktuelle Immatrikulationsbescheinigung.
Bewerbungsschluss ist der 06.04.2025
Fragen zur Stelle beantwortet Martina Goldmann auch gerne telefonisch: +49 (040) 300880- 5687.
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!
March 18th: Explanatory video by open-access.network on publishing a cumulative dissertation
A cumulative dissertation consists of a comprehensive text along with scientific articles that have already been published or accepted for publication. For publishing such a cumulative dissertation you can use the HCU repository repOS. If you publish your articles in Open Access under a CC BY license you can easily include them in your dissertation and republish them. Therefore, we recommend choosing Open Access whenever possible.
If this is not an option, many publishers also allow to include closed-access-articles in a cumulative dissertation – even if exclusive usage rights have typically been transferred to the publisher. However, in such cases, an individual rights check is always necessary.
These aspects are now clearly explained in a video by open-access.network.
March 12th: Coffee Lecture for researchers "Conducting a Literature Review: Tips from the Library"
This Coffee Lecture on March 27th will give you from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. tips and tricks for a successful literature review.
The event takes place online via Zoom. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting in HCU intern/Bibliothek on the right-hand side. No registration is required.
March 11th: Access to new information sources
The library now offers access to the following information sources:
Nature Journals
As of 01.01.2025, the HCU has an agreement for the Nature-branded journals, thus enabling access to the contents of those journals. A new addition to the Nature journal portfolio is Nature Cities.
You can find an overview of all available journals on the publisher's website.
nautos
The nautos database has been updated to include English-language DIN standards. After selecting a DIN standard, a symbol enables the language choice between German and English for the full text display.
structurae plus
Structurae Plus contains information on more than 84,000 buildings, with over 16,000 participating companies and applied products, as well as over 11,000 participating civil engineers or architects. The database also includes approximately 400,000 images, the majority of which can be used for teaching and non-commercial scientific research without consulting the copyright holder.
Please direct your attention to the license conditions (see III 2), where you will find detailed information regarding copyright attribution and source citation.
materialatlas
materialatlas.com is a comprehensive database that facilitates well-researched and wide-ranging searches for building materials. The database provides clear and comparable information on the properties, processing, and application of materials from the most significant groups, including glass, wood, plastics, natural stone, and plaster. (only in German)
Do you have any questions about these products? Please contact us: recherche(at)hcu-hamburg.de
March 10th: Workshop Zotero for students
With the reference management tool Zotero you can easily insert your citations in your text and have the program create your bibliography.
On 18.03.2025 from 10-11:30 a.m. all functions of the program will be explained in a workshop. Please install the software in advance so that you can try out the features.
The workshop takes place via Zoom. Please register in our moodle-course.
March 7th: Test ARTE Campus & Modern Construction Online
As a member of the HCU, you have access to the following databases for a limited period until the end of March:
ARTE Campus
ARTE Campus is the best of ARTE's multilingual media library for learning and teaching. The media library provides access to more than 2,400 ARTE documentaries and magazines covering business, technology, science, society, politics, art, culture, etc. in DE, EN, FR, ES, IT and is designed for long-term use thanks to its high quality and legal security.
You can use the catalog to search for specific films or get inspired by SGDs or lists of topics such as Cities of Tomorrow, Sustainable Development or Architecture Through The Centuries.
Interactive tools (excerpts, mind maps, transcripts, etc.) enable precise use in seminars, lectures, and term papers.
The access information can only be shared with HCU members and was sent by email on 7 March.
Modern construction Online
The Modern Construction Online database provides information on construction techniques and materials as well as current trends in building design – from building envelopes, BIM and digital construction to sustainability and energy efficiency.
It includes following publications from „Birkhäuser“: Modern Construction Handbook, Modern Construction Envelopes, Modern Construction Case Studies, Modern Environmental Design, and Modern Structural Design.
In addition, it contains animated renderings, diagrams, drawings and vector graphics as well as auditory and visual learning resources that illustrate the technical information.
Please let us know what you think about those databases: erwerbung(at)hcu-hamburg.de
March 3th: The Research Portal is live!
After a three-month beta phase, the HCU Research Portal is now publicly accessible: https://forschungsportal.hcu-hamburg.de/en/
The Research Portal is an external website that presents the research information recorded in the HCU FIS in a clear, consistent, and searchable format for the public.
Access information, updated guidelines for adding data in the HCU FIS, FAQs, and further information can be found as HCU member at HCU intern/FIS (the pages are available in English!).
February 28th: Webinar for researchers "Drowning in Data? Start Managing it! Research Data Management for Beginners"
Discover the essentials of Research Data Management (RDM) in this introductory Webinar on Marc 11th from 1-1:45 p.m.. Learn how to organize, store, and share your data effectively throughout the research lifecycle. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your data management skills, this session will provide practical tips to help you work smarter and ensure your research is reproducible and impactful.
The event takes place online via Zoom. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting in HCU intern/Bibliothek on the right-hand side. No registration is required.
February 21st: Workshop für Forschende "How to Search Scientific Literature with AI"
In this Workshop on February 27th, we will take a look from 10-11 a.m. at further AI-supported tools specifically developed for searching scientific literature. The event will be held in English and online via Zoom. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting in the library section in HCU intern. No registration is required.
This workshop will deepen the information on various AI tools from the Coffee Lecture on February 13, which can support the search for scientific literature.
February 21st: Coffee Lecture für researchers "Ihr Auftritt im Forschungsportal: Tipps zur FIS-Datenpflege"
Ihre Forschung verdient Sichtbarkeit! In dieser 30-minütigen Coffee Lecture zeigen wir Ihnen, wie Sie Ihre Daten im Forschungsinformationssystem (FIS) effektiv ergänzen und aktualisieren. Lernen Sie, wie Sie Ihre Profilseite im Forschungsportal attraktiv gestalten und Ihre Forschungsergebnisse optimal präsentieren.
Die Veranstaltung findet am 25.02.2025, 9:00-9:30 Uhr in deutscher Sprache und online via Zoom statt. Die Teilnahmedaten finden Sie auf den Bibliotheksseiten in HCU intern. Eine Anmeldung ist nicht nötig.
February 14th: Workshop for researchers "HCU FIS: What is it, and what do I need to do?"
Are you new to HCU and wondering what the FIS is all about? Or perhaps you’ve been around for a while but missed the details? In this workshop on February 20th we’ll provide you from 1 to 1:45 p.m. with a clear and concise overview of the Research Information System (ForschungsInformationsSystem – FIS) and the accompanying Research Portal, where each of you will have a public profile starting in March 2025.
We’ll explain where the existing information comes from and show you practical steps to improve both the data quality and the appearance of your profile.
This Workshop will be held via Zoom in English or German, depending on the participants. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting a few days in advance in the library section in HCU intern. No registration is required.
February 6th: Coffee Lecture for researchers "Searching Scientific Literature with AI: Tips and Tools" on February 13th
In this Coffee Lecture, we will take a look at further AI-supported tools specifically developed for searching scientific literature. After a brief general introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of AI-based literature research, we will present and compare three tools as examples. Tip: Also join our interactive workshop on February 27, 2025, where we will delve deeper into the topics of this Coffee Lecture.
The event will be held in english and online via Zoom. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting a few days in advance in the library section in HCU intern. No registration is required.
February 5th: Events for students in February
During the semester break, the library is once again offering support with writing term papers and theses.
In a four-part workshop, the topics of research, scientific writing and citation will be covered. The modules can be chosen as desired:
18.02.2025, 9-10 a.m.: Part 1 Basics Research
18.02.2025, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Part 2 Research Pro
19.02.2025, 9-10 a.m.: Part 3 Scientific Work
19.02.2025, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Part 4 Citing literature
With the reference management tool Zotero you can easily insert your citations in your text and have the program create your bibliography.
On 25.02.2025 from 10-11:30 a.m. all functions of the program will be explained in a workshop.
All events take place via Zoom. Please register via our moodle-course.
February, 4th: Workshop "Lost in Literature? Zotero helps"
This workshop on February 6th from 10-11:30 a.m. gives you an introduction to the reference management software Zotero and its most important features. Please install the software in advance so that you can try out the features.
The event takes place online via Zoom. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting in HCU intern/Bibliothek on the right-hand side. No registration is required.
February 1st: Fee changes for interlibrary loans and library cards
In all libraries of the State Universities in Hamburg the fees for the use of several services have been increased. From now on the following fees apply:
| Interlibrary loan (within Germany) | 3 € |
| Interlibrary loan (outside Germany) | 6 € |
The following fees apply only for external users of the library:
| Annual card | 40 € |
| Monthly card | 15 € |
| Annual card for legal enteties | 160 € |
| Card replacement | 20 € |
It is no longer possible to receive a half-annual card. The payment of the fee allows you to also use the other libraries of State Universities in Hamburg. (Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek, Universitätsbibliothek of the TUHH or the libraries of the HAW, HfBK, HfMT or UKE).
All other fees and services remain unchanged. You can find a complete overview of the fees and the corresponding regulations at Borrowing > Fees.
January 23th: Coffee Lecture for researchers "From FIS to Research Portal" on January 28th
Your research deserves the spotlight! In this 30-minute Coffee Lecture on January 28th at 1 p.m., we’ll show you how to efficiently update and enhance your data in the Research Information System (FIS). Learn quick and simple steps to make your profile or portal page stand out and showcase you and your research effectively.
The event takes place online via Zoom. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting in HCU intern/Bibliothek on the right-hand side. No registration is required.
20. Januar: Coffee Lecture für Forschende "Ihr Auftritt im Forschungsportal" am 22.01.
Ihre Forschung verdient Sichtbarkeit! In dieser 30-minütigen Coffee Lecture zeigen wir Ihnen am 22.01. um 13 Uhr, wie Sie Ihre Daten im Forschungsinformationssystem (FIS) effektiv ergänzen und aktualisieren. Lernen Sie, wie Sie Ihre Profilseite im Forschungsportal attraktiv gestalten und Ihre Forschungsergebnisse optimal präsentieren.
Die Veranstaltung findet online via Zoom statt. Die Teilnahmedaten finden Sie in HCU intern/Bibliothek im rechten Bereich. Eine Anmeldung ist nicht nötig.
14. Januar: Coffee Lecture für Studierende "Prokrastinieren?" am 20.01.
Prokrastination, das wiederholte Aufschieben von Aufgaben, ist ein weit verbreitetes Phänomen. In der Coffee Lecture am 20. Januar um 13:00 Uhr wird erläutert, wie besser damit umgegangen werden kann. Die Veranstaltung findet online statt. Bitte melden Sie sich über unseren moodle-Kurs an.
January 8th: Coffee Lecture for researchers „Semantic Scholar” on January 15th
In this short coffee lecture, you will be introduced to the AI-supported literature search engine Semantic Scholar. During a 15-minute presentation you will get to know the most important features and settings, enabling you to effectively use this free search engine for your literature research. Afterwards we will have time for your questions. The event takes place online via Zoom. You can find the details to join the Zoom meeting in HCU intern. No registration is required.
January 8th: HCU joined a new Open Access Agreement with MDPI
Since the beginning of the year, the HCU is part of a new consortium with the publisher MDPI. Based in Switzerland, MDPI publishes approximately 450 scientific journals across all disciplines (with a focus on natural sciences), all of which are Open Access under a CC BY license. Through participation in the consortium, HCU members will now receive a 15% discount on publication fees. Invoicing will continue to be handled directly with the authors.
6. Januar: IT-affine Kolleg:in gesucht
Sie sind technikaffin, haben Freude daran, durch entsprechende technische Infrastruktur Wissenschaftler*innen zu unterstützen und das wissenschaftliche Publizieren aktiv mitzugestalten?
Dann freuen wir uns darauf, Sie kennenzulernen!
December 18th: Research portal starts
Following the launch of the HCU FIS research system in December 2023, the research portal was launched on December 1, 2024. It is an external website where the research information recorded in the HCU FIS will be publicly presented and searchable. From March 1, the portal will be publicly accessible and your released research information can be linked from the HCU homepage.
The research portal will initially run in beta mode for three months and is accessible for HCU-members password-protected during this phase. Researchers can complete their profile, add research activities and check existing entries:
https://forschungsportal.hcu-hamburg.de
The access data as well as updated instructions, FAQs and further information can be found at HCU intern/FIS.
November 25th: Library closure during the Christmas holidays
The library will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025. As of Thursday, January 02, 2025, the regular opening hours will apply again:
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Service hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Many libraries are closed from Christmas to New Year. We therefore ask for your understanding that interlibrary loan orders may be delayed.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025!
November 22th: DEAL Consortium Webinar „Navigating Open Access Licenses” on December 5th
The DEAL Consortium invites all interested researchers and authors to the webinar "Navigating Open Access Licenses" (held in English). Following the campaign promoting the CC BY license, this webinar will focus on why the CC BY license is recommended for Open Access publications and what kind of limitations other CC license types, particularly "Non Commercial" licenses, have. The session will also include an overview of the publication workflows of publishers participating in DEAL, with a special focus on licensing aspects. Speakers are Prof. Gerard Meijer, spokesperson of the DEAL Consortium, and the MPDL Services gGmbH Team.
Location: Online via Zoom
Date: December 5, 2024, 10:00 AM (CET)
For more information and to register, please visit this Website of the DEAL Consortium.
November 22th: Workshop für researchers "Scopus" on December 5th
Would you like to learn how to find relevant literature for your research? Join our workshop “Introduction to Scopus” and get to know one the largest multidisciplinary databases for peer-reviewed literature.
You will learn:
- what kind of literature you can find in Scopus
- how to conduct basic and advanced searches
- how to develop a good search strategy and search string
- how to stay updated about research in your field
- and more
The workshop will be held online on Dezember 5th, from 10-11 a.m.
November 13th: Workshop “Publication of your doctoral thesis on repOS” on November 21st
Have you completed and successfully defended your doctoral thesis and now want to publish it? Or are you about to finish your thesis and are already thinking about what comes next? Then we have just the thing for you:
In our digital workshop on 21.11.24 from 10-11 am, we will show you how to publish your doctoral thesis on the institutional document server repOS and what you need to bear in mind. We will look at a sample imprint, explain why a DOI is useful for your work and the benefits of a Creative Commons license. There will also be plenty of time to try things out for yourself.
The event will take place via Zoom in parallel in German and English. Please register: recherche(at)hcu-hamburg.de
November 7th: DEAL Konsortium recommends to choose the CC BY license for Open Access publications
Publishing in Open Access is usually accompanied by the selection of a suitable Creative Commons license. Unlike conventional Closed Access publications, Open Access allows authors to define the conditions under which their work can be used and disseminated according to their preferences. The DEAL Konsortium, together with the law firm iRights.law, now points out that, whenever possible, preference should be given to the CC BY license. This license opens up a wide range of distribution and reuse options while also requiring proper attribution to the author. In contrast, particularly the use of the NC (Non-Commercial) addition significantly limits the reusability of the work, often more than authors intend. One consequence of this, which the DEAL Consortium particularly emphasizes, is: Choosing a Creative Commons license with an NC addition means that publishers in turn have to obtain the right to commercial use of the work and then often have this granted to them exclusively - something that directly opposes the idea of Open Access and is usually not in the interests of the authors. We therefore support the motto of the DEAL Konsortium's information campaign: "Open Access means CC BY"!
More information, including links to further reading and a flyer on this topic, can be found on the DEAL Konsortium website.
5. November: Testen Sie materialatlas.com
Bis Dienstag, 19.11.2024 haben Sie innerhalb des HCU-Netzwerkes freien Zugang auf die Datenbank materialatlas.com:
Die Datenbank ermöglicht Recherchen nach Baumaterial und Werkstoffen und informiert über Eigenschaften, Verarbeitung und Anwendung der Materialien aus den wichtigsten Gruppen (Gläser, Hölzer, Kunststoffe, Natursteine, Putze). Farbige und downloadbare Materialfotos und detaillierten Materialbeschreibungen runden das Informationsangebot ab.
Wenn Sie über die Dauer des Testzugangs hinaus Interesse an der Nutzung haben, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Rückmeldung per E-Mail.
Die Freischaltung der Datenbank erfolgt auf IP-Basis - denken Sie bitte darin, den VPN-Client zu starten, wenn Sie außerhalb des HCU-Netzes arbeiten. Informationen zum Zugriff von außerhalb finden Sie hier.
October 17th: Crash courses (not only for first semester students)
Over the next few weeks we will be offering three crash courses via Zoom:
October 21, 4 p.m. (in German)
October 29, 10 a.m. (in English)
November, 13, 11 a.m. (in German)
In half an hour you will learn everything you need to know about our library.
What services are available?
How do you find literature in the library?
How does the loan process work?
How do you access digital services?
Please register in our moodle course.
October 8th: International Open Access Week
From October 21st to October 27th, 2024, the International Open Access Week will take place. Libraries and research institutions worldwide will use these days to provide guidance on Open Access and promote the idea of open publishing. This year, our library is participating with daily coffee lectures: Feel free to take the opportunity to gain insights during short info sessions over your lunch break and ask your questions! The focus of our coffee lecture series is the theme of this year's Open Access Week Community over Commercialization, highlighting the topic of alternative, non-commercial approaches to open publishing.
27. September: E-Learning-Kurse zu IT-Themen
Frisch eingetroffen: Ergänzend zu den E-Books bietet der Verlag Hanser passgenaue E-Learning-Kurse zu den IT-Themen
> Datenbankgrundlagen
> Java-Programmierung
> Software Engineering
> Datenkompetenz und
> Rechnernetze.
Jeder Kurs besteht aus mehreren Modulen mit definierten Lernzielen, deren Erreichung durch abwechslungsreiche Aufgaben sichergestellt werden soll. Je nach Thema und Wissensstand kann ein Modul in circa 20 bis 50 Minuten absolviert werden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie direkt auf der Lernplattform bzw. im Katalog bei den einzelnen Lernressourcen.
Suchen Sie einführende Lernmaterialien zu anderen IT-Themen? Dann werden Sie sicher auf dem Portal HERDT Campus fündig. Hier finden Sie digitale Schulungsunterlagen mit Übungen von A wie Access-Datenbanken bis Z wie Zeitmanagement mit Microsoft Outlook.
10. September: Workshops für Studierende
Im September bietet Ihnen die Bibliothek wieder Unterstützung beim Schreiben von Haus- und Abschlussarbeiten an. Die Workshops finden über Zoom statt. Bitte melden Sie sich über unseren moodle-Kurs an.
Wir beginnen mit einem vierteiligen Workshop:
17.09.2024, 9-10 Uhr: Teil 1 Basics Literaturrecherche
17.09.2024, 11-12 Uhr: Teil 2 Rechercheprofi
18.09.2024, 9-10 Uhr: Teil 3 Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
18.09.2024, 11-12 Uhr: Teil 4 Richtig Zitieren
Am 24. September folgt von 10 bis 11:30 Uhr ein Workshop zum Literaturverwaltungsprogramm Zotero. Mit diesem Programm können die Quellen aus der Literaturrecherche gesammelt, bearbeitet und das Literaturverzeichnis automatisch erstellt werden. So bleibt mehr Zeit für das Schreiben des Textes.
July 19th: Access to ebooks from Elsevier
For a limited time, until May 31, 2025, you have access to a wide range of ebooks from the scientific publisher Elsevier. Numerous packages are available with titles published from 2015 onwards - in fields such as engineering, energy, earth and planetary sciences, environmental sciences, computing and social sciences.
Titles will be permanently licensed after the deadline.
Within the HCU network you can access the ebooks directly. If you are working outside the HCU network, please use the VPN client or Shibboleth
July 18th: Opening hours in September
In September, the library will adjust its opening hours to the lecture-free period and will therefore be open from September 2nd to September 30 as follows:
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We look forward to your visit.
Please note: The library will be closed all day on September, 5th due to an internal library event. We ask for your understanding.
15. Juli: Sie studieren und suchen einen Job?
Wir suchen ab dem 15.09.2024 eine/n studentische/n Angestellte/n, die/der unser Bibliotheksteam unterstützt.
Zu den Tätigkeiten gehören u.a.:
> Mitarbeit an der Servicetheke (z. B. Ausgabe und Rücknahme von Medien)
> Arbeiten am Bestand (Heraussuchen & Rückstellen von Medien, Mithilfe bei Revision und Umstellaktionen)
> Mitarbeit bei Projekten
Wir bieten
> Tarifbeschäftigung, Bezahlung nach TV-L E 2
> Stundenumfang: 10h pro Woche
> ein super nettes Miteinander im Team
Wenn Sie gern mit Menschen und dienstleistungsorientiert, strukturiert und zuverlässig arbeiten, dann freuen wir uns über eine E-Mail an bibliotheksleitung(at)hcu-hamburg.de
Bitte geben Sie in Ihrer Bewerbung Studienprogramm, Semester sowie Ihre Telefonnummer an und ergänzen als Anhang einen kurzen Lebenslauf und die aktuelle Immatrikulationsbescheinigung.
Bewerbungsschluss ist der 04.08.2024
Fragen zur Stelle beantwortet Martina Goldmann auch gerne telefonisch: +49 (040) 300880 5687.
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!
12. Juni: Coffee Lecture Abschlussarbeiten veröffentlichen auf repOS am 13.06.
In dieser viertelstündigen Coffee Lecture zeigen wir Ihnen ab 13 Uhr welche Vorteile eine Veröffentlichung von Abschlussarbeiten auf unserem Publikationsserver bietet. Erfahren Sie, was Sie bei der Veröffentlichung berücksichtigen müssen. Diese Veranstaltung findet per Zoom statt. Bitte melden Sie sich über moodle an.
26. April: Zeitschriftenlounge von 02.-10.05. geschlossen
Aufgrund von akustikverbessernden Maßnahmen ist die Zeitschriftenlounge von Donnerstag, 02.05. bis voraussichtlich Freitag, 10.05.2024 ganztägig geschlossen.
Sollten Sie in diesem Zeitraum aktuelle Zeitschriftenhefte benötigen, sprechen Sie uns bitte an. Ansonsten kann die Bibliothek wie gewohnt genutzt werden. Während der Montagearbeiten kann es evtl. etwas lauter werden. Wir bitten um Ihr Verständnis.
15. April: Veranstaltung zum Forschungsdatenmanagement am 26.06.
Forschungsdatenmanagement - Alle reden davon, aber was ist damit genau gemeint und was muss ich tun?
Daten sind allgegenwärtig, aber wie geht man adäquat mit ihnen um? Welche Risiken gibt es und welche Empfehlungen? Forschungsdatenmanagement (FDM) liefert hilfreiche Antworten, um effizient zu arbeiten und qualitativ hochwertige Daten zu erzeugen. FDM thematisiert auch alle Maßnahmen, um die Nachnutzung zu ermöglichen. Die Teilnehmenden lernen konkret wie FDM ihnen beim Erreichen ihres Ziels, z. B. der Promotion, behilflich sein kann.
Es handelt sich um eine kurze Informationsveranstaltung zum Thema Forschungsdatenmanagement, die sich vor allem an Promovierende und "Early Career Scientists" richtet. Dies ist eine gemeinsame Informationsveranstaltung vom Zentrum für nachhaltiges Forschungsdatenmanagement der Universität Hamburg (Dr. Juliane Jacob) und der HafenCity Universität Hamburg (Dr. Marta Lorenz).
Forschungsdatenmanagement? Leicht gemacht!
Wann: 26.06.2024 von 10 bis 12 Uhr
Wo: digital
Anmeldung über die Seiten der Uni Hamburg
5. April: Chicago Manual of Style online
Seit Anfang April steht den Angehörigen der HCU das Chicago Manual of Style online zur Verfügung. In englischer Sprache werden umfangreiche Informationen zum Publikationsprozess und zum wissenschaftlichen Schreibstil angeboten. Der Citation Quick Guide bietet umfassende Informationen zu den unterschiedlichen Chicago-Zitierstilen sowohl im Fußnoten- als auch im Autor-Jahr-Format. Das umfangreiche Nachschlagewerk kann mit dem VPN-Client auch von zu Hause aus genutzt werden.
April 4th: Literature management with Zotero
In April, the library is offering two events on literature management with Zotero.
In our 15-minute coffee lecture on 11 April at 1 p.m., we will give an insight into how Zotero can support the writing process. On 18 April at 10 a.m. we will present the functions of the literature management in detail. Please register via moodle.
The events will be held in German.
March 13th: Workshop CRIS
As of December 1st, 2023 the Current Research Information System (CRIS) is online.
CRIS ("HCU FIS") – What is it, why is it being introduced and what do I have to do as researcher?
Find out more in our information event followed by a workshop:
> Wednesday 27 March, 11 - 12:30 a.m.
The zoom dates are available via HCU intern. You will find further information, instructions and a FAQ list here as well.
March 12th: How to find the right open access journal for your own research
Have you prepared a manuscript and would like to publish open access in a journal - but don't know exactly which one and whether it will cost you anything?
We offer you two tools to help you find the right open access journal for your publication.
B!SON - The B!SON recommendation service suggests suitable Open Access journals based on title, abstract or references. It uses the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and supplements the results with information on funding opportunities at the HCU.
oa.finder - The oa.finder takes a slightly different approach: After selecting the publication type, your role in the submission process and the HCU as the associated organisation, it shows you an overview of Gold Open Access journals, including impact, whether they charge APCs and how high they are, and whether the HCU covers these publication costs, e.g. via a transformation agreement. You can filter the journals by subject area and keywords, or search by publisher and ISSN.
Give it a try!
12. März: Sie studieren und suchen einen Job?
Unser Bibliotheksteam braucht Unterstützung. Wir suchen eine:n studentische:n Angestellte:n (m/w/d) für 10 Stunden wöchentlich!
Die Aufgaben:
> Mitarbeit an der Servicetheke (z. B. Ausgabe und Rücknahme von Medien)
> Arbeiten am Bestand (Heraussuchen & Rückstellen von Medien, Mithilfe bei Revision und Umstellaktionen)
> Mitarbeit bei Projekten
Das bringen Sie mit:
> Servicebewusstsein
> Sorgfalt und Zuverlässigkeit
> gute Deutschkenntnisse (mindestens Level B2 des Gemeinsamen europäischen Referenzrahmens für Sprachen GER)
Wir bieten:
> Arbeitszeit: 10 Stunden je Woche im Zeitraum 9 bis 17 Uhr
> Tarifbeschäftigung mit Vergütung TV-L E 2
> Teamorientierte Zusammenarbeit
Bitte beachten:
Eine Einstellung ist nur möglich, wenn Sie nicht schon als Studentische oder wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft bzw. als Tutor:in in der HCU arbeiten.
Bitte senden Sie Ihre Bewerbung inkl. Lebenslauf und Immatrikulationsbescheinigung an unsere Bibliotheksleitung. Fragen beantwortet Martina Goldmann gerne auch telefonisch: +49 (040) 428 27- 5687.
Bewerbungsschluss ist der 01.04.2024.
February 2nd: Campaign "WEITER WISSEN. Mit uns."
Academic and research libraries provide researchers, teachers and students with literature and information, and support research, teaching and study with modern services and tools. At the same time, they support researchers with questions relating to publication formats and services, as well as questions about authorship and usage rights.
The nationwide "Weiter Wissen" campaign wants to make the social relevance of scientific libraries, their tasks and functions visible to politicians, the scientific community and funders.
> Press release (PDF file in english) of the German Library Association
Further information on the campaign can be found at weiterwissen-kampagne.de
January 31st: new event program
Our new event program starts in February. We are offering Coffee Lectures and Workshops on various topics in digital form. Learn more about effective literature research and correct citation, the new Research Information System and aspects of Open Access and publication options. Be inspired by our program. We look forward to your participation.
January 22nd: Replacement of work desks in the library
The work desks at the window front to Überseeallee will be renewed. These workstations will therefore not be available from 05.02.2024 to 09.02.2024. Access to the book collections will be largely maintained. Only the following collections will be unavailable:
> Ground floor: journal volumes from the last 10 years
> First floor: books whose shelfmarks do NOT begin with Z.
All other shelfmarks as well as the holdings on the second floor are not concerned. Borrowing will continue as usual. Unfortunately, it may be a little noisier during the installation of the desks.
We ask for your understanding and look forward to your feedback on how you like the new desks!
January 15th: New Open Access publishing options
When publishing in Open Access, publication fees, "Article Processing Charges" (APC), are usually incurred. Publish and read agreements enable a "corresponding author" of the participating university to publish Open Access in a journal, which is otherwise only accessible if a license is purchased ("hybrid Open Access"). The APC is covered by the agreement. Depending on the publisher, publication in an original Open Access journal ("Gold Open Access") is also possible at no additional cost or at a reduced cost. The read component of the agreement also includes access to all journal content that is not yet available in Open Access.
The institutional membership with a publisher offers researchers the opportunity to publish in Open Access at reduced costs or without paying an APC.
As of 1st January, 2024, HCU has concluded two new publish and read agreements with Elsevier and Taylor & Francis, and a new institutional membership with Cogitatio Press. An overview of all publishing cooperations, and detailed information on the framework conditions for publishing in the journals of those publishing houses and on access can be found via Open Access in Research.
December 12th: Access to "Schneider Bautabellen für Architekten"
In addition to the "Bautabellen für Ingenieure", you now also have digital access to the "Schneider Bautabellen für Architekten". In this standard work you will find information on building construction, building physics, TGA, structural design, steel construction/glass construction and many other topics. If you would like to read the e-book remotely, please activate the VPN client.
December 1st: Current Research Information System (HCU FIS) goes live
Collecting information on research activities once at a single point and using it for other purposes - such as making research output visible or for internal and external reporting: This is the aim of Current Research Information Systems.
HCU FIS – What is it, why is it being introduced and what do I have to do? Find out more in our events (via Zoom):
Workshops:
Friday, Dezember, 1st: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, Dezember, 7th: 14 a.m. to 15:15 p.m.
Meet us:
Each Friday at 11 a.m. as of December, 8th.
The zoom dates are available here: FIS ("HCU intern"). You will find further information, instructions and a FAQ list here as well.
Contact:
Dr. Marta Lorenz
EMail: fis(at)hcu-hamburg.de
Phone: +49 (0)40 / 428 27 - 5334
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