In the face of an ever-increasing flood of information, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain an overview. It is therefore becoming increasingly important for successful study and professional life to know the relevant information resources and to use them sensibly.

We make many of these resources available to you free of charge within the eLibrary. Here you will find specialised databases for your literature research and references to electronic journals and eBooks for direct link to the full texts. In addition, the eSeminar apparatuses offer uncomplicated access to the media provided by your lecturers.

Our offering in this field is constantly evolving. In order to inform you about current developments in the eLibrary, the University Library will be presenting its extensive electronic services in the foyer of the University for the seventh time under the motto "eLibrary - your way through the information jungle!".

On 18 and 19 November 2008, at an information stand in front of Lecture Hall C1, we will show you which sources of information you can find in our eLibrary and how you can get there quickly and easily. Subject-related compilations will provide a first compact introduction to the wide range of services offered by the eLibrary. You will also find information on the Citavi campus licence, which provides uncomplicated, free access to the Citavi Pro reference management programme for all students and staff at Paderborn University.

If you have any questions, our expert staff will be happy to help.

Curious? Then just drop by! We look forward to seeing you!

When? Tue, 18.11.2008 and Wed, 19.11.2008; 10.30 - 14.30
Where? In front of lecture theatre C1

On Thursday, 30 October, Paderborn University Library will be holding its 10th book bazaar from 10.00 to 19.00 in the group study room of the Business, Economics and Social Sciences Library (Level 5).

Around 10,000 volumes from almost all departments will be on offer, particularly from the fields of Education Studies, German Studies, Literature and Economics.

The books are roughly organised according to department, so that it is possible to find the books according to your interests.

The prices are 0.50 euros for journal issues, 1.00 euro for paperbacks and 2.00 euros for bound volumes. If you buy five volumes, you will receive one volume as a bonus.

The proceeds of the book bazaar will be used exclusively for the purchase of new scientific literature.

On 29 and 30 October, Paderborn University Library is taking part in the nationwide campaign week "Deutschland liest. Meeting point library".

• Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.:
  "Kommando Elektrolyrik"
  Power Pop & provocative prose, performed by the authors' group "Kommando Schreibmaschine"
  The young authors of "Kommando Schreibmaschine" from Paderborn won the Central German Literature Stage Prize in Magdeburg last year. Together with Paderborn pop music student Lukas Schlaffke, they initiated their "Kommando Elektrolyrik" project: Literature in various facets combined with the finest electronic music.

• Thursday, 30 October 2008, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.:
  "Coming to your senses means not being able to grasp it."
  Texts from "Paare, Passanten" and "Niemand anderes" by Botho Strauß, read by cultural studies students Stefan Cordes and Cemila Zahterogullari.
  The writer and playwright Botho Strauß is one of the most successful and most frequently performed contemporary playwrights on the German stage. The themes in many of his dramas deal with the inability to communicate, the lack of relationships and alienation.

• Thursday, 30 October 2008, 8.30 to 9.30 pm:
  "Well, leave it there ... I'll read it."
  Anton Cechov's short stories, rediscovered by actress Christina Seck
  The great Russian playwright Anton Cechov is also a prankster and a master of the art of storytelling. In his short stories, no adjective is too much and no swearword too little. Through precise formulation, he succeeds in describing differentiated characters and situations on just a few pages.

Admission to all events at the University Library is free!

The events in the campaign, which is under the patronage of Federal President Horst Köhler and organised by the German Library Association (dbv), have been coordinated with Paderborn City Library, which will also be taking part with a programme.

All first-year students are cordially invited to come and find out more. No one should miss out on this: getting to know in the first week what some older students haven't even realised yet ...

From 29 September to 2 October 2008, the "Taster course in natural sciences and engineering" will take place for schoolgirls from schools in Paderborn and the surrounding area. The event, organised by the University's Equal Opportunities Officer, will take place partly in the Notebook Café in the University Library. The University Library will be taking part on Wednesday 1 October between 9.20 and 10.00 a.m. with a short introduction to the library and its services (Ms Julia Weidner).

At the invitation of Mr Schön (University Network & Fundraising at Paderborn University), the Employment Agency (Team 122) is holding one of its career-related workshops at Paderborn University. The work of the press spokesperson and the diverse activities within the Paderborn University's University Marketing Department will be presented. The programme is rounded off with an overview of training and jobs at the university and the various job profiles in the library sector.

Location: Paderborn University, BI 5.104

Speakers: Tibor Werner Szolnoki (Press Officer at Paderborn University), Marc Schüle (University Network & Fundraising), Ramona Wiesner (Public Relations Officer), Dr Uta Wienhaus (Head of Department 4.2, Personnel Matters for Professors, Civil Servants, Academic Employees and Trainees), Heike Fuest (Head of Training at Paderborn University Library)

On 27 and 28 May 2008, we will have an information stand in front of Lecture Hall C1 to show you which sources of information you can find in our eLibrary and how you can get there quickly and easily. A space with short introductions set to music invites you to inform yourself. Subject-related summaries offer a first compact introduction to the wide range of resources available in the eLibrary. You will also find information about the Citavi campus licence, which provides uncomplicated, free access to the Citavi Pro reference management programme for all students and staff at Paderborn University.

If you have any questions, our expert staff will be happy to help you on site.

Curious? Then just drop by! We look forward to seeing you!

When? Tue, 27.05.2008 and Wed, 28.05.2008; 10.30 - 14.30
Where?In front of lecture theatre C1

This year's "Girls' Day - Girls' Future Day", organised by the municipal equal opportunities offices in the district of Paderborn, will take place on 24.04.2008.

The varied programme of the Paderborn University offers girls the opportunity to get to know scientific and engineering professions and courses of study at the university.

The University Library is taking part in this event and is offering two internships from 9.00 to 11.45 a.m. in the "Media and Information Services Specialist, specialising in the library" apprenticeship.

The three Rotary Clubs from Paderborn, in cooperation with the Federal Employment Agency, invite you to this year's Paderborn Career Information Days on 15 February 2008 from 16:00 to 18:00 and on 16 February 2008 from 12:00 to 14:00 at Paderborn University. In over 30 individual events, pupils will be given the opportunity to gain an insight into various professions on campus. Paderborn University Library will be taking part in the event on both dates as part of the presentation of careers in the book trade/publishing/library.

On 14 February 2008, a group from the Catholic Workers' Movement (KAB) St. Meinolf, Paderborn, visited the University Library. Mrs Vera Kriesten and Mr Thomas Kruse will guide the group through the library. After a general introduction with spatial orientation, the systematics of the open stacks and the lending modalities are explained in more detail. Finally, Ms Kriesten uses simple examples to explain how to use the WWW catalogue.

As part of a series of events organised by the Verein für Geschichte an der Paderborn University e.V. (VfG), the library director, Dr. Dietmar Haubfleisch, and the history specialist, Ms Julia Weidner, will present the university library to the members of the association. After a tour of the building, which includes a visit to the bookbinding workshop and the stacks, the participants will also gain an insight into the library's electronic services and acquisition policy. The tour will conclude with a presentation of selected rare books with a regional focus by individual members of the History Society.

As part of an information event for business juniors and the Paderborn-Höxter Business Club, following an invitation from the newly created University Network and Fundraising Office at Paderborn University, Ms Ursula Hlubek will give a short presentation on the university library and its most important services. Some rare books from the library's holdings will also be on display, as well as the "smallest" and the "largest" book.