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Friday, 18.09.2026

Ready for Your Studies

LIT Freshers Day: Discover the Library, Find Academic Literature

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The LIT Freshers Day is the University Library’s onboarding event for first-semester students. In October 2026, you can get to know the services offered by the branch libraries and learn how to search for and access academic literature in the online catalog TUM OPAC.

Wednesday, 16.09.2026

Quick Orientation

Library Tours – Get to Know the Library in 30 Minutes

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Start your Studies with ease: From 12 to 28 October, our Library Tours provide an overview of the University Library’s services, study spaces, and resources. Learn how your library account, borrowing services, and the TUM OPAC work, and get practical tips for literature searching.

Tuesday, 08.09.2026

New Course for Instructors

AI in Literature Research: Insights for Your Teaching

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Generative AI is transforming literature searching. In this new compact course for instructors, you will learn how to meaningfully address AI tools in your teaching, guide students toward critical and reflective use of AI, and help them understand the limitations of AI-based research.