Finding a Needle in a Haystack - Discovering Specialist Information

The workshop offers a mix of topics centered around literature research. We will discuss questions like, „How can I be more confident that I’m not missing anything essential in my search?“, „What has been my approach to information searching so far, and why?“, or „What have you always wanted to ask about finding and retrieving information?“ In addition, the following topics and questions will play a central role: How can I use specialized databases efficiently? (e.g., OpenAlex, Scopus, Web of Science) How can I access journal articles that aren’t available at TUHH? Why can’t I access all relevant digital documents? Why can the library sometimes not fulfill book requests? How do I find standards, and how can I search for patents? How do you envision the library’s role in supporting research and information access going forward? Slides from the workshop on February 11, 2026, as part of the series "Collect, Write, Publish – A Toolbox" at TU Hamburg. The workshop series is organized by the Graduate Academy and the University Library of TU Hamburg.