Mathematics and Informatics
We make literature, databases and other search options for Mathematics and Informatics available to you.
If you want to learn more about research in your field of study or need tips on academic writing and research, you are welcome to attend our courses. We are happy to offer individual advice.
Research
Databases
Mathematics
MathSciNet – Mathematical reviews on the WebInformatics
ACM Digital Library including the Guide to Computing Literature, which does not only include ACM publications in its search resultsOther databases on Mathematics, Informatics and other subject areas can be found in the database information system (DBIS).
E-journals
The e-journals can be found in the Electronic Journal Library (EZB)
and the Primo catalog.
E-books
Springer e-book packages
- Lecture Notes of Computer Science
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Life Sciences
Morgan Claypool: Computer & Information Science Collections
You will find these e-books and many more in the Primo catalog.
Research data
Subject-specific Internet resources
Wolfram Alpha – semantic search machine (based on Mathematica)
Mathematics Information Service – Research portal
MathGuide – Internet-based subject gateway to Mathematics by the SUB Göttingen
Oberwolfach Photo Collection – Photos of mathematicians from all over the world
Mathematics Genealogy Project – researching “mathematical genealogy”
Thesis Guide – Advice for great computer science thesis projects (TU Munich)
Locating resources
In the A5 Library you will find literature on Mathematics and Informatics which you can use on site. The items are freely accessible and organized according to subject areas. Borrowing from this collection is only possible for academic staff of the University of Mannheim.
The Central Lending Library Schloss Westflügel hosts more literature which you can borrow with your ecUM or your library card.
The textbook collection in the Central Lending Library Schloss Westflügel hosts multiple copies of the most important textbooks. Students of the University of Mannheim and cooperating institutions are eligible to borrow from the textbook collection.
In the Primo catalog, you can search for the literature available at the University Library.
Local research institutions
School of Business Informatics and Mathematics (University of Mannheim)
Course for students in the master’s program in Business Informatics and in the master’s program “Mannheim Master in Data Science” (in English)
Scientific Research
Other courses for Mathematics may be taught irregularly or upon request. Some presentations of courses already held are available here:
The University Library also offers general courses and online tutorials. You can watch our online tutorials at any time. We are happy to offer individual advice.
Academic writing and research
The collection of the University Library includes a variety of guidebooks on academic writing and research, for example:
- Brink, A. (2013). Anfertigung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten. Wiesbaden: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden. Call number: 120 AK 39540 B858(5)
- Teichert, A. (2013). Erfolgreich recherchieren – Mathematik. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Saur. Call number: 2013 A 2729
- Trzeciak, J. (2005). Writing Mathematical Papers in English. Zürich: European Mathematical Society. Call number: 400 SB 820 T876
- Weinl, K. (2013). Erfolgreich recherchieren – Informatik. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Saur. Signatur: 2013 AU 0339
In case of absence
of the subject librarian for Mathematics and Informatics: Please contact Stefan Weil
