Information management tools
Citation tool
Mendeley is a free reference manager that can help you store, organize, note, share and cite references and research data:
- Automatically generate bibliographies
- Collaborate easily with other researchers online
- Easily import papers from other research software
- Find relevant papers based on what you’re reading
- Access your papers from anywhere online
Creative Commons Licences
Creative Commons (CC) is an international nonprofit organization that empowers people to grow and sustain the thriving commons of shared knowledge and culture we need to address the world’s most pressing challenges and create a brighter future for all.
Together with our global community and multiple partners, we build capacity and infrastructure, we develop practical solutions, and we advocate for better sharing: sharing that is contextual, inclusive, just, equitable, reciprocal, and sustainable.
Plagiarism
In order to check that the work has been produced in accordance with the academic literacy criteria, it is recommended to use online plagiarism checkers:
Consultations for Students
KSU Library provides the following consultations:
How to use KSU Library and its services
You will get acquainted with the KSU Library: its resources, services and website. You will learn how to use the library’s e-catalogue, find the literature you need for your studies, order books for home delivery, and extend the return period of a book.
How to upload your thesis to eLAB
You will learn how to log in to the eLABa repository, the requirements for registering publications, and how to register your thesis.
How to use the Databases
Find out what databases the KSU Library subscribes to, how to access them, and how to search for information efficiently. You will get acquainted with the EBSCO application and its possibilities.
Important:
- Pre-registration for the consultation is required. Contact the Study Department.
- Consultations are conducted remotely via the Teams platform.
- Consultation duration up to 30 minutes.
Consultations for Researchers and Lecturers
The KSU Library provides advice and training on the following topics:
Consultation on how to use eLABa (Lithuanian Academic Electronic Library)
Registration (uploading) and management of a new publication in the eLABa repository. Assigning a publication type. Creating your own list or report of scientific publications.
Efficient management of scientific information
Scientific information retrieval systems and strategies. Overview of bibliographic information management tools and applications for scientific manuscripts. Citation, citation rules. Academic integrity and prevention of plagiarism.
Scientific publications. Research metrics.
Recommendations of journals and publishers most suitable for publication. Tools for evaluating scientific results. Journal evaluation indicators. Indicators for evaluating researchers.
Library training: Information resources and effective search (For new staff)
Introduction to KSU library services, search resources, information resources.
Important:
- Pre-registration for the consultation is required.Contact the Study Department.
- Consultations are conducted remotely via the Teams platform.
- Consultation duration up to 30 minutes.
Reading room
The reading room of the Kazimieras Simonavičius University Library is located on the 1st floor (107 room). The spacious and bright reading room offers workplaces, computers, whiteboards and wireless internet access. It is suitable for both group and individual study.
The library reading room has computerized workstations with access to various international databases, giving students access to the most up-to-date information and to the prevailing and daily changing trends in the field. This place also hosts exhibitions, various training courses and workshops.
Copying and printing services are available on the 2nd floor. There is a charge for this service, please contact the Study Department.
