General Linguistics and Literary Studies
We make literature, databases and other search options for research in General Linguistics and Literary Studies 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
Use the database and information system (DBIS) to find more databases on General Linguistics and Literary Studies and databases on other subject areas.
E-journals
In the Electronic Journals Library (EZB) and the Primo catalog, you will find e-journals on General Linguistics and Literary Studies.
Locating resources
In the A3 Library, you will find literature on General Linguistics and Literary Studies which you can use on site. The items are freely accessible and organized according to subject area. Borrowing from this collection is only possible for academic staff of the University of Mannheim.
The Central Lending Library Schloss Westflügel hosts more literature on General Linguistics and Literary Studies which you can borrow with your ecUM or your library card.
The textbook collection in the Central Lending Library Schloss Westflügel hosts many 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.
The Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache (IDS) in Mannheim hosts an excellent linguistics collection. In the OPAC of the IDS library, you can search for literature available at the IDS library.
Local research institutions
Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache (IDS) in Mannheim
Courses and tutorials
The University Library offers regular trainings on research in General Linguistics and Literary Studies. You can watch our online tutorials at any time. We are happy to offer individual advice.
Please see also the Tutorials on the MLA International Bibliography, the most important database on the literature, linguistics and cultural studies of all modern philologies.
Academic writing and research
The collection of the University Library includes a variety of guidebooks on academic writing and research, for example in the A3 Library or the textbook collection at AK 39580.
The University Library offers various training and consulting services.
In case of absence:
Please contact Dr. Hendrik Platte
