LIT Days – Literature, Information, Training

New to TUM? At the LIT Freshers Day, we introduce you to the University Library's key servicesto help you get off to a successful start. Learn how to make the most of the study space in the branch libraries and how to find, borrow, and access academic literature online with confidence.

Takeaways

• Find your way around the branch libraries, from study spaces to textbook collections
• Search for academic literature in the TUM OPAC
• Borrow library resources and access literature online
• Get to know the features of your library account

Program

The LIT Freshers Day program consists of two parts:

1. Orientation: Get to know services and branch libraries
2. Research Skills: Selected content from the course “Literature Research Basics – Finding Relevant Books and Journals”

Your final thesis is approaching, your reading list keeps growing, and deadlines are getting closer. At the LIT Advanced Day, you will learn how to collect literature systematically, cite sources correctly, and organize your research process efficiently.

Takeaways

• Find relevant academic literature quickly and reliably
• Search academic databases efficiently
• Use AI tools effectively to support your literature search
• Cite sources correctly and avoid unintended plagiarism
• Organize literature using reference management software

Program

• 08:00 – 10:00: Literature Research Advanced – Finding Relevant Scientific Papers in Databases
• 10:30 – 12:30: Citation Essentials – Referencing Sources and Citations with Confidence
• 13:00 – 14:30: Zotero Basics – Reference Management and Knowledge Organization
• 15:00 – 17:00: AI for Literature Research Essentials – Optimizing Search Queries

All sessions offered during the LIT Days are also available throughout the semester as part of our regular course program.