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
April 5th: Chicago Manual of Style online
The Chicago Manual of Style online is now available for members of the HCU. It provides extensive information on the publication process and academic writing style. The Citation Quick Guide provides detailed information on the different Chicago citation styles in both footnote and author-year format. The vast reference work can also be accessed from home by using the VPN client.
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.
13. March: 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.
12. March: 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.
02. February: 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
31. January: 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.
22. January: 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!
15th January: 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, 13th: Library closure during the Christmas holidays
The library will be closed from Saturday, December 23, 2023 up to and including Monday, January 1, 2024. From Tuesday, January 02, 2024, 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. Please note that interlibrary loan orders may be delivered with a delay.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!
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
Oktober, 20th: International Open Access Week from 23 to 29 October 2023
This week, this year's international Open Access Week is taking place under the motto "Community over Commercialization". Numerous institutions and actors worldwide are using this decentralized week of events to disseminate information on the topic of free and open access to scientific results. The HCU Library is also participating and offers you bundled information on the topic on this page.
September, 14th: Our events in autumn
In autumn we will once again be offering Workshops and Coffee Lectures on a variety of topics. We start with a Coffee Lecture on Paperboy and a Workshop on Scopus. Have a look at our programme. We look forward to your participation.
September, 1st: Access to Taylor & Francis Journals
As of today you have access to all titles of the journal collections Science & Technology and Social Science & Humanities of the publishing house Taylor & Francis:
Featured Disciplines:
> Anthropology, Archaeology & Heritag
> Arts & Humanities
> Business, Management & Economics
> Chemistry & Physics
> Earth, Environment & Food Science
> Engineering, Computing & Technology
> Geography, Planning, Urban & Environment
> Mathematics & Statistics
> Media, Cultural & Communication Studies
> Politics, International Relations & Area Studies
> Sociology
You have access to the current issues as well as to the archive.
As with all paid services, access is only possible from the HCU network or via VPN or Shibboleth.
August 28th: Limited access to library services on September 8th, 12 a.m.
On September 8th, HafenCity University will be undergoing a major IT upgrade starting at 12 a.m. The library is open as usual. However, for this reason the library can offer only limited services.
The following services will be unavailable:
> Catalogue searches including the library account, renewals and reservations will only be possible from devices outside HCU.
> Access to licensed e-media and new library card registrations are generally not possible.
> Our self check system, multifunctional devices, research PCs and the PCs in the gallery cannot be used.
> Fees cannot be paid. (Exception: invoices for the "Modellbauwerkstatt")
You can:
> Contact the service desk before 5 p.m. for urgent borrowing requests
> Leave items to be returned in our box in the foyer
> use our book scanner with USB stick.
We thank you for your understanding.
23. August: Workshops für Zotero
An zwei Terminen zeigen wir die Funktionen von Zotero und wie man Zitate und das Literaturverzeichnis automatisch in eine Arbeit einfügt.
Für Studierende findet der digitale Workshop am 29.08. von 10-11:30 Uhr statt. Wir bitten um Anmeldung per moodle. Die Zugangsdaten zum Meeting versenden wir anschließend per E-Mail.
Für Forschende findet der hybride Workshop am 05.09. von 10-11:30 Uhr in Raum 2.014 oder alternativ per Zoom statt. Wir bitten um Anmeldung per moodle.
July 12th: paperboy - our new digital journal service (BETA)
Keeping up to date with journals - this is now possible with our new web service paperboy. With the help of cover images, we graphically present a selection of the most important journals available at HCU as a supplementary search entry to the library catalog.
You have easy and intuitive access to the current contents of a journal - even sorted by topics: You can filter the available journal titles by architecture, civil engineering, geodesy and geoinformatics, engineering and technology, natural sciences, sociology, city and space, and environment and energy.
Follow the journals of your interest via your personal favorites list! As soon as a new issue is published, you will be informed via e-mail. You can also set an automatic email notification for keyword searches: You will then be informed as soon as something new on your topic is published.
Test paperboy!
paperboy is still under construction. Therefore we are looking forward to your feedback. Do you miss a journal? Do you have any comments or questions about its use?
Please contact us:
digitaledienste(at)hcu-hamburg.de
Tel.: +49 (0) 40 42827-5675
05. Juli: Sommerprogramm für Haus- und Abschlussarbeiten
Im Juli bieten wir Studierenden einige Veranstaltungen an, die das Schreiben einer Haus- oder Abschlussarbeit erleichtern können.
Wie man Literatur findet und eine wissenschaftliche Arbeit aufbaut, zeigen wir in diesem Workshop:
18.07.2023, 10-11:30 Uhr Haus- und Abschlussarbeiten schreiben Teil 1: Basics Literaturrecherche: Was finde ich wo?
19.07.2023, 10-11:30 Uhr Haus- und Abschlussarbeiten schreiben Teil 2: Die Arbeit strukturieren: Wo fange ich an, wie mache ich weiter?
Die Verwendung von Citavi zur Literaturverwaltung kann das Zitieren und die Erstellung des Literaturverzeichnisses erheblich vereinfachen. Einen Einblick in das Programm bietet die viertelstündige Coffee Lecture:
20.07.2023, 13 Uhr Begraben unter Literaturbergen: Mit Citavi Literatur sammeln und bearbeiten
Ausführlich demonstriert werden die Funktionen des Programms in unserem zweiteiligen Workshop:
25.07.2023, 10-11 Uhr Citavi für Studierende Teil 1: Literatur sammeln
26.07.2023, 10-11 Uhr Citavi für Studierende Teil 2: Literatur bearbeiten & Literaturverzeichnis erstellen
Für all diejenigen, die lieber mit dem Literaturverwaltungsprogramm Zotero arbeiten, bieten wir im August einen Workshop an:
29.08.2023, 10-11:30 Uhr, Workshop Zotero
Wir bitten um Anmeldung per moodle. Die Zugangsdaten zum Meeting versenden wir anschließend per E-Mail.
20. Juni: Sie studieren und suchen einen Job?
Unser Bibliotheksteam braucht ab 01. September 2023 Unterstützung für das neue Semester und 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:
> Teamorientierte Zusammenarbeit
> Arbeitszeit: 10 Stunden je Woche im Zeitraum 9 bis 17 Uhr
> Tarifbeschäftigung mit Vergütung TV-L E 2
> eine Teilzeitbeschäftigung zunächst befristet bis 30.04.2024, eine Option auf Verlängerung besteht.
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 Martina Goldmann. Fragen beantwortet Martina Goldmann gerne auch telefonisch: +49 (040) 428 27- 5687.
Bewerbungsschluss ist der 02.07.2023.
08. Juni: Coffee Lecture Fernleihe am 15.06.
Bei anderen finden und ausleihen: Literatur in der Fernleihe bestellen.
In dieser viertelstündigen Coffee Lecture erfahren Sie am 15. Juni um 13 Uhr, wie Sie über die HCU-Suchmaschine hinaus nach Literatur suchen und diese dann zu sich bestellen können. Die Veranstaltung findet vor Ort in der Zeitschriftenlounge der Bibliothek statt, eine Anmeldung ist nicht notwendig.
May 19th: Coffee Lecture "Using ChatGPT smartly in your studies"
In our half-hour digital coffee lecture, we will show you how and when (and when not) to use ChatGPT and other AI intelligently in your studies. This event is organised in collaboration with the Media and Didactics team. Please register via moodle.
09. Mai: Studentische/r Angestellte/r (m/w/d) gesucht!
Wir suchen ab sofort eine/n studentische/n Angestellte/n, die/der unser Bibliotheksteam für 10 Stunden je Woche 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
Wenn Sie gern mit Menschen und dienstleistungsorientiert, strukturiert und zuverlässig arbeiten, dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Bewerbung per E-Mail. Bitte senden Sie uns einen kurzen Lebenslauf und die aktuelle Immatrikulationsbescheinigung.
Bewerbungsschluss ist der 21.05.2023.
May 07th: Coffee Lecture "Ways to Open Access Publication" 9th of May
What options are there for making one's publications freely accessible? Which CC licenses should you use and how exactly does it work with secondary publication in a repository?
You will learn this and much more at our Coffee Lecture tomorrow, 09.05.2023 at 1pm. The event will take place via Zoom, registration is not required.
Contact: Dr. Marta Lorenz
Email: digitaledienste@hcu-hamburg.de
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April 28th: Longer opening hours from May
From 2 May, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday. At that time, you can study and work in the library and borrow or return media at the self-checkout desk.
Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. we will be happy to help you at our service desk. You will also be able to collect any media you have ordered.
We look forward to your visit.
April 11th: Maintenance on the library system April 15th and 16th
Due to necessary server maintenance, it will not be possible to search for literature in our catalogue and to access the library account on the weekend of April 15th and 16th 2023. Searches in the Union Catalogue (GVK) and interlibrary loan will also be unavailable. The release of all applications should take place on Monday (April 17th), but there may still be irregularities in services on that day. No media will be due during this time, so you won't suffer any inconvience.
Thank you for your understanding.
April 6th: Webinars on Scopus
Learn more about the basics of searching with Scopus or get started with the advanced search. Here you can find recorded webinars. You also have the possibility to participate in other events from the series "Hands on Scopus".
March 10th: International statistics on Statista
The international module for Statista is activated. Now you can also search data in the English, French and Spanish sources. You can find the different modules by clicking on the corresponding flag. Please remember to activate the VPN when searching from home.
March 9th: Workshop Introduction to Scopus
On March 21st we are offering our Workshop "Introduction to Scopus" from 10-10:45 a.m.
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 take place via Zoom. You can find more information in our moodle course. We are looking forward to your participation.
03. Februar: Veranstaltungen zur Unterstützung bei Haus- und Abschlussarbeiten
In der vorlesungsfreien Zeit bietet die Bibliothek wieder einige Veranstaltungen an:
14./15.02.2023, 10-11:30 Uhr
Workshop Haus- und Abschlussarbeiten schreiben
16.02.2023, 13-13:15 Uhr
Begraben unter Literaturbergen: Mit Citavi Literatur sammeln und bearbeiten
21./22.02.2023, 10-11 Uhr
Workshop Citavi für Windows
Alle Veranstaltungen finden per Zoom statt. Weitere Informationen und die Anmeldung finden Sie in unserem Moodle-Kurs.
January 2nd: Access to Scopus
Scopus is a multidisciplinary abstract and citation database for research literature and high-quality Internet sources (peer-reviewed). Various tools are available for tracking, analyzing, and visualizing research information from all disciplines.
Scopus also provides the citations of scientific articles (References and Citations), which enable citation analysis (Who cites whom? Who is cited by whom?). The analysis starts with the publication year 1996.
In addition to a wide range of search options, it is possible to compile your own search profiles and to make use of an alert service (also available as RSS feeds).
> Search in Scopus
> Overview of the content
> Tutorials
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