Tutoring for students
As a student, you can book a tutorial session in information searching here. We can help you find search words, plan search strategies and choose appropriate databases.
Information searching
Being able to search for and evaluate information are important skills in life as well as at university. In the Library Research Guides, you can find information and guides on how to search databases, how to identify scholarly articles, and much more related to information retrieval. You can also book a tutorial session with us if you need help searching for articles in databases.
Book a tutorial session in information searching
- Choose whether you want to meet on campus or online via the provided links.
- The links will take you to our booking system where you can schedule an appointment directly.
- A tutorial session is 45 minutes.
- The available time slots in the booking calendar are visible for the next two weeks.
- Individuals or writing groups are allowed a maximum of one scheduled tutorial session per week.
- Once you’ve booked a time, you’ll receive a confirmation email to your address. If the confirmation email doesn’t appear in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
Choose where you would like to have your tutorial session:
Before tutorial session
- Select the appropriate subject category in the booking form.
- Provide a detailed description of what you need assistance with.
- Be sure to enter your correct email address. If the confirmation email doesn’t appear in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
- Prepare for the tutorial session by considering what you’d like help with and jotting down any questions you may have.
During tutorial session
- To make the tutorial session productive, you should be active and ask questions.
- Ask the instructor to repeat information you don’t understand.
- Taking notes during the tutorial session will also help you.
After tutorial session
- Utilize the tips and tools you received during the session and conduct your own searches.
- If you feel the need to meet again, you can schedule another appointment. Keep in mind that you are expected to work independently between tutorial sessions.
- For quick questions you can use the library's chat or send and e-mail.
- Individuals or writing groups are allowed a maximum of one scheduled tutorial session per week.
Introduction to Information retrieval
Do you want to get started with literature searching on your own? Do the MiunSkills introductory lesson Information Retrieval!