The course aims to provide the necessary skills in creating effective strategies for searching research resources, develop information competence in analysis, resource assessment and efficient management of bibliographic references using reference managing software. The course also provides basic legal information on copyright issues, plagiarism and self-plagiarism. Participants will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with new models in scholarly communication, open dissemination of research output and effective use of existing and emerging bibliometric, communication and reference managing tools that can aid in assessment of academic productivity, including readiness for promotions and co-operation.