Bookable Advice on Literature Research

If you’re not sure where or how to begin finding the right information, let us help. Our team support you in choosing the right resources and developing effective search strategies. We will be happy to answer your individual questions about literature research in a personal consultation.

When scheduling your consultation, please let us know your specific questions, for example:

  • about research in the Discovery Service or the Kiel University Library’s main Union Catalogue,
  • about searching in electronic databases,
  • for researching books such as monographs and anthologies,
  • about researching journals,
  • for researching articles and articles from journals and anthologies or
  • for researching newspapers or newspaper articles.


Please use the registration form to book your consultation appointment and tell us your thematic wishes.
You can book a personal consultation appointment up to 2 days in advance.

Recommended for: All students, PhD students, generally interested parties
Duration: Approx. 45 minutes
Location: On-site consultation in the consultation room (segment 2 of the University Library) or online consultation via Zoom (the link is sent by e-mail)


Dates and registration:

SoSe 2024

02-05-2024:  11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Registration

06-05-2024:  2:15 - 3:00 p.m.  Registration
07-05-2024:  11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Registration
08-05-2024:  2:15 - 3:00 p.m.  Registration

13-05-2024:  2:15 - 3:00 p.m.  Registration
14-05-2024:  11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Registration
15-05-2024:  2:15 - 3:00 p.m.  Registration
16-05-2024:  11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Registration

21-05-2024:  11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Registration
22-05-2024:  2:15 - 3:00 p.m.  Registration
23-05-2024:  11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Registration

27-05-2024:  2:15 - 3:00 p.m.  Registration
28-05-2024:  11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Registration
29-05-2024:  2:15 - 3:00 p.m.  Registration
30-05-2024:  11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Registration