Information Skills Support

Academic Information Skills

The tutorials below are freely available to everyone. Recently, the university library redesigned these and developed new free online modules on information literacy topics such as searching, finding, evaluating and using information. These new modules can be found on our Information Literacy webpage, to be more specific on the modules page. If you are momentarily using the modules below, please have a look at our new modules as the ones below will become obsolete in the near future.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Henrietta Hazen for more information.

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Finding your literature

This tutorial gives you an introduction to finding the literature on your reference list (mandatory or recommended reading for your courses).

Finding information for your research

Learn how to focus your research topic; how to choose your sources; how to perform your search in a systematic way; how to evaluate your search results; how to manage your search.

Referencing and avoiding plagiarism

This tutorial explains the ins and outs of working with sources in academic writing.

Managing your citations and references

This tutorial provides information about how to manage your citations and references with a focus on EndNote.

Digital information skills – FHML

This tutorial provides information, tips and tricks in finding relevant and trustworthy audio-visual learning materials.

Digital information skills – FASoS

This tutorial provides information, tips and tricks in finding relevant and trustworthy audio-visual learning materials.

Personal branding online

In this tutorial you will learn how to build and maintain a professional online image. It contains chapters on topics such as self-branding, social networking sites and online identity management, including legal issues.

PsycINFO (EBSCO) Basics

This tutorial shows you the basics of the most used features of the PsycINFO (EBSCO) database (on behavioural science and mental health).

Manuals, guides & instructions

Practical information on how to find information and how to search for specific data or topics.

Copyright Information Point

The Maastricht University Library compiled the Copyright Information Point to inform and advice UM students, teachers and researchers about copyright

Data Search Support

Data Search Support: database manuals, workshops and support for Maastricht University students and researchers.

Databases & database manuals

Subject specific databases for a comprehensive literature search

EndNote

EndNote is a software programme that helps you collect and keep track of your references, and easily insert them into

Finding information

How to find articles, books, databases and more in the library. A quick overview to get you started.

Information for new students

The library is not only a study environment but also a meeting place. Students have access to the library buildings

Library instruction videos

Short practical videos on how to search, how to borrow, reserve and renew your loans, the UM card, remote access

Search Planning Form

An aid for structuring your search strategy. Use this form to identify/clarify the key concepts and the scope of your

Thesis SupportAll

All about thesis writing

Workshops & Courses

Our workshops and courses are available for students (from bachelor to PhD), staff members and alumni from Maastricht University and the academic hospital (AZM). A selection of language courses is also available to the public.