August 11, 2026
Systematic search is necessary when searching for literature for a systematic review or when you are conducting meta-analysis, for example. It helps you think about what exactly you want to find and increases the chances of getting a good search result. In this e-learning you learn how to set up a systematic review.
Universiteitsbibliotheek Utrecht
July 23, 2026
How to do literature research.
Rian Kriesels, Kim Dibbets, Linda Schoonmade, Emma Besijn, Sebastien Valkenberg, Arjan De Rooy, Ruben Wiering, Michèle Meijer, Anouk Nuijten, Rick Vermunt, Marijn de Groote, Harm le Grand (Kennisnet), Linde Voorend
Het uivoeren van literatuuronderzoek
May 13, 2026
This publications presents two modules, one for lecturers and one for students, on inclusive teaching and critical searching. The modules highlight how search engines and databases are far from neutral. They provide handles to critically engage with the information found on these platforms and how to pass this information on to your students. The modules can be used as an extension to information literacy courses or guides. Besides general information, the modules contain VU specific information. This information can be adjusted to other contexts.
Michèle Meijer, Linde Voorend
September 11, 2025
How to do literature research for first year bachelor students.
September 8, 2025
August 21, 2025
July 1, 2025
Short description: In this e-learning module, you'll learn how to translate your literature search question into a search query to do a systematic search in the bibliographic database Scopus, how to improve your search results using the following a thread strategy, and what is AI-assisted literature exploration. Expected time to complete: 60 to 90 minutes. Learning goals: After finishing this e-learning module, you'll be able to perform a basic search in Scopus using Boolean operators, phrase searching, and field searching; improve your query when you find an unworkable amount of search results; use the following-a-thread strategy to find additional search terms for your search queries; and use the following-a-thread strategy to find additional information sources. Use the link to get direct access to the e-learning module Search Basic Download the Xerte deployment ZIP if you want to make modifications to the e-learning module for your own institution.
Wageningen University & Research Library
March 31, 2025
This workshop aims to introduce students to copyright basics in an engaging way by having them analyze real life cases of (re)using works, and sharing or publishing what they created. The workshop provides the students with a practical and systematic approach. In applying that to cases the intended effect is that students are not ‘afraid’ anymore of dealing with copyright and (open) licenses and also know how to work within copyright and license allowances, thus avoiding infringement and complying with norms of academic integrity. The cases are chosen in such a way to make sure that almost all aspects of copyright and reuse are addressed.
Jeroen Bosman, Judith Hanekuijk, Sandra Kalsbeek, Saskia Manuela-Bergmans, Val Privalova
December 17, 2024
LibGuides provide information about searching and using scientific resources. General LibGuides cover an overarching topic, for example a search strategy or a particular search engine. This page gives an overview of all Utrecht University Library's libguides.