The Ruhr University Bochum has a wide range of different media. Simply browse our Primo catalogue or use the following links to find out how you can successfully expand your knowledge:

E-Books
Here you will find all available e-books compiled at the RUB - sorted by subject area and in alphabetical order

Journals & Newspapers
Discover the print and online stock of our journals and newspapers.

Databases
The alphabetical list enables direct access to the desired specialized database.

Catalogues & Search Engines
Use the RUB catalogues as well as regional and national catalogues to find the literature of your choice. Academic search engines support you in your thematic research.

Subject Guides
The thematic introduction to the literature in your subject area: subject portals, electronic media, materials, information on open access and more. Our specialist contacts will support you with your specialized research.

Reference Managers
Do you want to know how to manage your literature most effectively? Get to know the functions of Citavi, EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero and LaTeX.

Search Guidelines
Step-by-step introduction to writing a term paper or Bachelor's or Master's thesis: finding a topic, literature research, accessing literature, etc.