Which programs do you use to manage references? Which features matter to you, and what support would you find useful?
Through this survey, the University Library and the Computing Centre would like to learn how reference management is used at TUHH and what users need. The survey is intended for all TUHH members.
The results will provide a sound basis for future decisions about the provision and funding of reference management tools and services. At the same time, we aim to further develop our information, consultation and support services to better meet users' needs.
TUHH currently provides a Citavi campus license valid until March 2028. Whether it will be renewed has not yet been decided. TUHH has also funded unlimited Zotero file storage for its members since 2024. Funding for this service is currently secured until May 2027.
The survey is open until 20 November 2026. It is expected to take about 5 to 8 minutes to complete. Depending on your answers, you will be shown up to 19 questions.
Thank you for participating!
Privacy Notice
Purpose of the Survey
The University Library and the Computing Centre of Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) are conducting this survey to better understand the use of reference management software, as well as the needs and support requirements of TUHH members. The results will help improve existing information, consultation and support services and provide a basis for future decisions regarding the provision and funding of reference management tools and services.
Voluntary Participation and Privacy
Participation in this survey is voluntary. Please do not include names or any other information in free-text fields that could identify you or other individuals.
Use and Publication of Results
The responses collected will be analysed exclusively for the purposes described above. The results will be presented in aggregated form. Once the analysis is complete, the key findings will be published on the University Library's blog. The results will be prepared and published in a way that prevents individual participants from being identified.
Contact
If you have any questions about the survey or the processing of data, please contact:
TUHH University Library (literaturverwaltung@tuhh.de)
Further Information on Data Protection
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If you have any questions about data protection in connection with this survey, please contact bibliothek@tuhh.de.
