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1. Which program(s) do you use for reference management?

[multiple answers possible]

2. For what do you currently use a reference management program?

[multiple answers possible]

3. With the reference management program currently used,…

[multiple answers possible]

... I work alone with my own literature database/project

... I work together with other members of the University of Stuttgart (e.g. at my work unit) with a joint literature database/project

... I work together with people outside the University of Stuttgart with a joint literature database/project

I do not use a reference management program

4. Which of the following criteria were particularly relevant for choosing the program you are currently using?

[multiple answers possible]

5. Which word processing program do you mainly use to write academic papers?

[multiple answers possible]

Word

LaTeX

LibreOffice/OpenOffice

Cloud-based word processing (e.g. bwSync&Share, Google Docs etc.)

Other word processing program (Which one?)

6. Which support services or information channels have you already used to familiarize yourself with your reference management program or in case of questions?

[multiple answers possible]

Information on the website of the University Library Stuttgart

Courses offered by the University Library Stuttgart

E-Learning courses offered by the UB Stuttgart (ILIAS)

Introductions by your own department

Instructions/support or help pages of the respective application

Other support offers

I do not use a reference management program

7. Do you have any comments on reference management programs in general?

8. To which status group do you belong?

Students

Academic staff

Non-academic staff

Other Group

9. To which age group do you belong?

Up to 29

30 – 49

From 50