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The UPCE University Library offers a wide range of information education. From library tours and frontal lectures, to specialized seminars and webinars, to individual consultations. All in both Czech and English. Choose from our range of offerings, or feel free to ask us for tailor-made training.


LECTURES

  • The lecture will clarify all the processes and procedures that you will encounter when you arrive at the library the first time. You will learn the details of the loan process, services, and possibilities of information assistance in the UPCE library.
  • It is designed mainly for first-year students.
  • Language of lecture: English
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  • In the lecture we will teach you how to search mainly in specialized databases, discovery search engine Primo and UPCE Digital Library. We will advise you on search tactics using operators, where to find an overview of all electronic information resources available at UPCE and how to access them from home.
  • Lectures are focused on a specific faculty or discipline/study programme.
  • For students who need to orient in the issue of searching for suitable study literature; first and second year students but also students who are getting ready to write the final thesis.
  • Language of lecture: English
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  • At the lecture we will teach you to cite documents according to the ČSN ISO 690 standard. We will demonstrate how to work with the Citation Manager Citation PRO.
  • It is designed for all students who need to get information on the issue of citation, especially for students of the last years.
  • Language of lecture: English
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  • In the lecture we will teach you how to use search operators. You will also get acquainted with the tools that can help you find the best online documents for your studies.
  • The lecture is for first- and second-year students.
  • Language of lecture: English
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  • The lecture explains how to create the correct annotation for the final thesis. It deals with correct word formulations, formal editing and writing annotation in English. The second part focuses on creation of keywords not only in the Czech language but also in English.
  • The lecture is intended mainly for students of the final years but also students of the second year will certainly find advice and tips on how to process this kind of document.
  • Language of lecture: English
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  • The lecture will advise you on to get as much information as possible from the read text in the shortest possible time. You will not only hear general advice, but there will be also practical exercises on how to do it.
  • The lecture is intended not only for beginning university students but students in the second year as well. The students in the final years, who will be processing the final work, will surely find inspiration and tips on how to read scientific texts.
  • Language of lecture: English
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WORKSHOPS

  • During the workshop, students will have the opportunity to search for information resources that they need for their seminar or final paper, or for their studies. We will not discuss any theory. The workshop is based on practical examples and exercises.
  • The meeting is offered primarily to first- and second-year students.
  • Language of workshop: English
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INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS

  • In a personal or online meeting (via MS Teams), you will be alerted to linguistic and grammar mistakes in your annotation text. We will check the annotation in both Czech and English versions. We will also consult the correctness and form of your keywords in any final thesis.
  • Consultation is also possible via e-mail and is intended mainly for students of the final years.
  • Language of meeting: English
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LIBRARY TOURS

  • During the visit to the library, the visitors will get acquainted with the premises, basic processes and services offered by the UPCE University Library.
  • The tours are mainly intended for first year students, high school students and visitors to open days.
  • Language of tour: English
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