For thematic searches you best use the SLUB catalog, the SLUB catalog beta and the scientific databases. You can choose your subject in the databank information system DBIS. All databases licensed by the SLUB are provided with the information "Campuslizenz".
FAQs - Literature search
Can I use the SLUB catalogue for thematic search enquiries?
Yes, by entering specific information about the work or a topic in the search field >All. In addition, the SLUB catalogue allows keyword-based searches. The search results can be narrowed down using facets.
Further information
What kind of media are listed in the SLUB catalog?
The SLUB catalog lists books, e-books, periodicals, e-journals, essays in periodicals, as well as images of the Deutsche Fotothek, documents within the publication server Qucosa, objects of our Digital Collections, standards, audio media, films etc.
After which classification the list of literature is done?
Do you put books systematically on library shelves? Yes, we do. In all branches of the SLUB, we use a library classification called Regensburger Verbundklassifikation (RVK) to organize our book holdings. The central library's textbook collection is grouped into five thematic clusters. Within these clusters the RVK applies again.
How do I find e-books?
You can find e-books in the SLUB catalog. A link see BOX: ACCESS leads you to the online offer.
You can also access e-book collections from various publishers via DBIS.
Where can I find periodicals?
Journals and newspapers can be found in the SLUB catalog. In addition, there are two special directories of supra-regional importance:
- the Zeitschriftendatenbank (ZDB) generally lists print and online journals, including microfilms and fiches
- the Elektronische Zeitschriftenbibliothek (EZB) lists online journals including detailed license information.
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Where can I find standards?
DIN standards, VDI guidelines, ISO standards and DWA-Documents including full texts can be found in the catalog as well as in the database Nautos. You can view them at all SLUB locations and within the TU Dresden campus.
Further Information
Where do I find DIN-VDE?
Documents from the Association of German Electrical Engineers (VDE) can be viewed at a special PC workstation (Central Library, Level 0). If you have any queries, please contact the staff at the service desk.
Where can psychological tests be found?
All psychological test procedures (tests) are listed in the SLUB catalogue (results list).
Further information on tests can also be found in our databases (see DBIS):
- PSYNDEXplus with Tests
- Web of Science
- Scopus
Where can I view and borrow cartographic material?
Maps, plans and views can be ordered via the SLUB catalogue. The map reading room (Central Library, level -2) is where both the ordered media and in-depth advice are issued. Our map forums offer you online access to a large part of our map collection.
Further Information
What is the SLUB's Knowledge Bar for?
You can receive personalised advice tailored to your specific needs free of charge during a consultation in the knowledge bar. Specialised library staff will guide you to the literature you need for your work.
Choose your favourite topic from the facets:
- Study/Research e.g. general research, thematic research, ...
- Writing/Publishing e.g. academic writing and citation, ...
- Technology/Infrastructure e.g. Wireless LAN (WLAN), ...
In addition, advice is given on as many areas of the research process as possible.
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