Learning & Training

The University Library supports TUM members in acquiring key academic skills. Free courses, e‑learning offers, tailored training, and library tours enable guided learning as well as flexible self‑study. In addition, textbook collections and course reserves are provided. Modern study spaces and rooms at all TUM campuses offer suitable conditions for individual learning, group work, and digital teaching.

Study Space & Rooms

The branch libraries are popular learning locations at the various TUM campuses. We provide study spaces and rooms for every learning situation:

Individual learning
Group work
Quiet study
Active participation in webinars

TUM students can reserve spaces and rooms. External guests may use freely available learning spaces.

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Courses & Learning Formats

Courses

Whether you are just starting your studies at TUM, preparing your final thesis, or have been publishing academically for some time, the University Library supports you with a wide range of courses covering academic key skills:

Searching Literature, e.g., books, journals, subject databases
Managing Data & References, e.g., research data management or reference management with Zotero, EndNote, and Citavi
Citing, including basics and special cases
Publishing, e.g., open access, predatory journals
Teaching & Training, e.g., Copyright in teaching

We offer courses throughout the semester in German and English. They take place as webinars, on-campus courses, or Moodle courses.

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E-Learning

Some topics from our courses, including literature research, reference management, and citing, can be completed as e-learning material by TUM members, regardless of time and location:

Tutorials and Shorts on YouTube
Moodle courses with e‑test and confirmation of participation
Lecture notes and exercise worksheets on mediaTUM

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Moodle Course Modules for Teaching

We also provide our Moodle course modules for use in teaching. TUM lecturers can import the modules into their own Moodle courses. The acquired knowledge is assessed via an e‑test at the end, and a confirmation of participation can be automatically generated upon successful completion.

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Tailored Training

Our modular course concept is tailored to your lectures or the professional development of your team.

In-house training – online or on campus
Embedded in a lecture or as a stand-alone session
Content-specific course modules from our course program

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Library Tours

Join us for a library tour! In just 30 minutes, our guides provide information on University Library services, including access to literature and study spaces.

Dates & Registration

Study‑Supporting Learning Materials

Textbook Collections

At all TUM locations, library users can access textbook collections in selected branch libraries. Key study literature is available in large numbers on the shelves.

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Course Reserves

TUM lecturers can create course reserves for their students and make them available either digitally in Moodle or physically in a branch library.

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