Library Learn and work

On this page, you will find information about reference management software that can support you when writing your academic work. You can also learn more about the library as a place to study and work. You can even visit us virtually by taking our virtual tour.

Download Citavi

Download Zotero

Virtual Tour of the Library

Check Library Occupancy and Reserve a Study Space

Citavi

With Citavi, you can manage your references, search library catalogues and subject databases, organise knowledge, collect quotations, and automatically create correctly formatted bibliographies in a variety of citation styles. Citavi is only available for Windows.

Aalen University has purchased a campus licence for Citavi.

Citavi training sessions are offered every semester, for example as part of the Studium Generale programme. Self-study materials are available on request from bibliothek[at]hs-aalen.de. If you have any questions or encounter any problems, please also contact us directly at this email address.

Legal Information on the Use of Citavi

The software is used solely at the user's own initiative and responsibility and is subject to the terms and conditions specified by the software provider.

When using Citavi, you agree that your personal data may, under certain circumstances, be stored and processed outside the EU, where data protection standards comparable to those of the EU may not apply. We therefore recommend providing Citavi with only as much personal data as necessary. Further information on data protection is available directly from Lumivero.

Citavi 7 for Windows

Download the Citavi 7 setup file.
When you start Citavi for the first time, you can use the setup wizard to activate your Citavi licence key. Request the licence key through your personal account using your Aalen University email address. If you encounter any problems, please also refer to the Citavi instructions.
You can also watch this video for further guidance.

Help and Support for Citavi 7

This manual provides detailed information on installation and licensing (please note: Aalen University has a campus licence) as well as instructions on how to use Citavi.
The Citavi Support page provides additional helpful resources, including videos, a forum, FAQs, and more.
Download the Aalen University settings file from the Citavi start screen under "Import settings". This will give you access to a selection of citation styles recommended by the library as well as suitable catalogues for literature searches.

Zotero

Zotero is free, open-source reference management software that helps you efficiently collect, manage, and cite your sources. It automatically generates bibliographies and supports a wide range of citation styles.

Zotero training sessions are offered every semester, for example as part of the Studium Generale programme. If you have any questions or encounter any problems, please contact bibliothek[at]hs-aalen.de.

Installing Zotero

To install Zotero, visit the official website. The website automatically detects your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and provides the appropriate version for download.
You should also install the Zotero Connector, a browser extension that allows you to capture references directly from your web browser (Firefox, Chrome, or Safari). With just one click, you can save websites and articles to your Zotero library.
A plugin for your word processor (Word, LibreOffice, etc.) is installed automatically when you install Zotero.
Zotero is also available for smartphones and tablets.
Further plugins can be found here.

Zotero Features

Collecting and organising references: You can import references from a variety of sources and organise them into collections.
Creating citations and bibliographies: Zotero supports numerous citation styles, allowing you to format your academic work according to your institution's requirements.
Synchronisation: With a free Zotero account, you can synchronise your library across multiple devices and collaborate with others on projects.
Notes and tags: You can add notes to individual entries and assign tags to organise your references more effectively.
Cloud storage: Zotero allows you to store up to 300 MB of files in the Zotero cloud free of charge. Additional storage is available through paid plans.

Help and Support for Zotero

On-Site Facilities and Services

Facilities for Learning

The library provides a range of facilities and equipment to make your time here more comfortable. These include desk lamps for the study booths, staplers, hole punches, a paper cutter, pens, and more. To help maintain a quiet environment, noise level indicators are installed on every floor of the library. An earplug vending machine is also available. Lockers are located on Level 0. Keys can be borrowed from the Service Point.

Eating and Drinking in the Library

Drinks in closed containers and small snacks are permitted in the library. A water dispenser is also available near the library entrance.

Multifunction Printer and Book Scanner

A multifunction printer is located on the ground floor near the library entrance. You can use it to make copies or print documents from a USB drive. You will need your student ID card to use the printer. External users should contact the Service Point. A book scanner is also available on the ground floor. Scanned pages can be saved to a USB drive in various file formats or sent directly to your smartphone using the Scan-to-Mobile function.

Self-Service Machines: Top Up, Pay and Validate

The library has several self-service machines that can be used to pay library fees or add credit to your university ID card. Student ID cards can also be validated. The machines are available during the library's opening hours.

Individual Study Spaces

First and Second Floors

Individual study spaces along the windows on the first and second floors and near the balconies have power outlets, desk lamps and comfortable chairs. For quieter study, earplugs are available from the vending machine. Group study areas are on the second and ground floors.

Individual Study Booths

Along the windows on the second floor

Soundproof individual study booths with power outlets are located along the windows on the second floor, providing a quiet space for focused study. For group work and conversation, use the group study room (BUS), also on the second floor.

Armchairs for Individual Study

First floor

Armchairs on the first floor provide a quiet space for individual study and are equipped with laptop tables. No reservation is required.

Group Study Spaces in the BUS Room

Second Floor, BUS Room

The BUS Room on the second floor has several group study tables for up to 8 people each. The room also provides power outlets, a flipchart and office supplies such as pens, staplers and hole punchers.

Group Study Spaces on the Ground Floor

Ground floor

There are two study booths on the ground floor of the library, each accommodating up to four people. Power outlets are available.

Computer Workstations on the Ground Floor

Ground Floor, near the Balcony

Three computer workstations are available near the balcony on the ground floor. University members can log in using their Campus IT credentials. External users can obtain a guest account from the Service Point, valid for the day of issue.

Outdoor Study Spaces

Balconies

Two of the library's three balconies have tables for studying outdoors during the warmer months. The ground-floor balcony also has sofas and armchairs. No reservation is required.

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