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Fit for Literature Search - Actionbound

Are you just beginning your studies and need textbooks? Are you about to write your first term paper or already starting your thesis? Get to know important features of the TU Berlin's Knowledge Portal Primo and find out how to quickly search and find literature.

This new bound in the app Actionbound sets you different tasks for literature search. The rally is split into three sections “Specific literature search”, “Topic literature research” and „Databases and Interlibrary Loan“, so that you might easily choose the content which is relevant for you. Your progress is saved automatically – so you can take a break at any point and continue the bound later.

Participation:  Free of charge & anytime without registration

Duration: 30–90 min.
Depending on which sections you play.

Start

Install the app Actionbound on a mobile device (smartphone or tablet):
App Store (iOS) 
Play Store (Android)

or borrow a device from us.

Use the direct link to the Actionbound and click on "Start bound" or can the QR-Code.
You can also find the Rally in the Actionbound app by searching for „Fit for Literature Search“.

Please note: Please be aware that the Actionbound Privacy Policy applies. Persons under the age of 18 require a letter of consent from their legal guardian to participate in Actionbound.

 

iPad Loan

We are happy to provide you with an iPad to play the rally.

Where? Information Center, 1st Floor in the Central Library
When? Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00

A library card or TU student ID is required to borrow an iPad. By borrowing an iPad, you agree to the terms of use.

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First Steps in the Central Library

Get to know important places in the Central Library of the TU Berlin and find out how to search for and find literature quickly. This service virtually guides you through the Central Library with the app "Actionbound".

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Online Tutorials

Short videos on library use, how to search for resources and reference management

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