Mendeley – Zotero

Reference managers are essential tools that allow you to store and organize your references and PDFs, while automatically generating citations and bibliographies directly in your documents.

What we offer at IQS Library

• Training materials on how to use reference management tools.
• Training sessions for students on Mendeley and Zotero.

Guide: Mendeley    Guide: Zotero

Training for Faculty

The IQS Library offers training sessions adapted to the specific needs of academic staff and their students. These sessions provide an in-depth look at how to use resources, tools and information search strategies.

What we offer at IQS Library

• MERIT sessions
• Leganto sessions
• Sessions on the services offered by the Library
• Sessions on specific resources for students on your course

Please contact us and let us know what you need.

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Training for Students

The IQS Library offers training sessions adapted to students’ specific needs. These sessions provide an in-depth look at how to use resources, tools and information-searching strategies.

What we offer at IQS Library

• Training sessions on the services offered by the Library and how to make the most of them
• Sessions on specific information resources (Mendeley, Sabi, SciFinder, etc.)
• Sessions on searching for information for your undergraduate or postgraduate dissertation

Contact us to book your individual or small-group session.

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Citation of Documents

Indicating the author and document from which the information presented in an academic or research paper has been extracted is a basic practice that adds rigor and accuracy to your discourse. There are different citation styles and bibliographic managers that allow you to generate citations in your documents automatically.

What we offer at IQS Library

• Training to learn how to cite and understand different citation styles
• Support and training for bibliographic managers such as Mendeley and Zotero

Learn how to cite in your assignments    Mendeley – Zotero

Copyright and Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property is essential to understanding how the literary, artistic, and scientific creations we use and produce in academia are protected and managed. Knowing the rights that affect books, images, videos, software, and teaching materials — as well as the licenses that regulate their use — allows us to work responsibly, ensure respect for authors, and prevent misuse.

What we offer at IQS Library

• Help and advice on concepts and regulations
• Case studies to help you use and share content safely

Concept guide  FAQs

Academic Assignments (TFG/TFM)

An academic paper is a document that addresses a topic in a systematic manner, based on the search for, selection and analysis of reliable information. Its purpose is to demonstrate the student’s ability to research, argue and present ideas using critical thinking, whilst adhering to a clear structure and the formal rules of presentation and citation.

What we offer at IQS Library

• Training on how to find reliable information and apply it to academic work.
• Practical guides on how to prepare academic papers correctly.
• Training in reference management tools (Mendeley and Zotero) to automatically generate and organise citations and bibliographies.

Guide: How to Prepare an Academic Assignment