Vytautas Magnus University Virtual Library is an integral search system that allows searching in the University Library Catalogue, VMU Science Management System (VMU CRIS), Subscribed Databases and global academic open access resources.
 Research Assistant VL |
Research Assistant – an AI tool in the VMU virtual library. It responds to user queries by analyzing sources indexed in the virtual library and provides them with citations indicating the source of each part of the response. |
An AI language model that generates human-like responses to queries. It can be used to create teaching materials, personalize the learning process and develop students critical thinking skills. The free version has limitations (e.g., limited DALL-E – a model for translating text into images – functions), while the paid version provides access to the latest and more powerful models (e.g., GPT-5 Pro) and faster response generation. |
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An AI research assistant that helps review literature and academic works, systematize data, automate article selection and extract data. The free version offers unlimited searches, summaries and reports (up to 4 documents at a time), while in the paid "Plus" / "Pro" versions, the number of abstracts increases to 8 documents at a time and unlimited export of data tables to CSV/BIB/RIS formats, more detailed document previews and notifications with the latest information on research in the selected field are also provided. |
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 Gemini |
An AI language model that generates human-like responses to queries. "Deep Research" allows you to browse websites, analyze information and create detailed reports, while "Gemini Live" allows you to create learning plans, topic summaries and practice presentations. The paid versions, "Google AI Pro" and "Google AI Ultra", provide access to the more powerful "2.5 Pro" model, more accurate and faster "Deep Research", video generation with "Veo 3" and more options with the "NotebookLM" research and writing assistant. |
 Keenious |
An AI academic research tool designed to help students and researchers find scientific literature. It analyzes the uploaded document and, using interdisciplinary methods, recommends similar or related scientific articles. Provides access to more than 250 million academic works. The free version provides access to all search results and unlimited chats, while the paid version provides full access with a university or organization license (access for students/employees, interface with library resources, training and webinars offered). |
A tool for scientific literature research. Creates a visual map of academic literature, finds related sources on a selected topic from more than 270 million resources. The free version provides access to basic search, up to 20 queries and 2 visual maps, while the paid "Pro" and "Teams" versions offer advanced search and an unlimited number of articles and visual maps to analyze. |
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 Perplexity |
AI search engine and chatbot. Provides links to sources used for the answer and related thematic questions. The free version offers basic search, limited "Pro" and file upload features (up to 3 files per day), while the paid version provides access to more powerful AI models, unlimited visual generation, file uploads and analysis. |
 Research Rabbit |
AI tool for academic research and literature reviews. Categorizes academic works into thematic sections (collections), creates an interactive visual map based on the selected topic and shows citation tendencies for academic works. All available features are free of charge. |
 SciSpace |
AI assistant that helps manage, write and publish academic works, analyze and visualize data and create websites or presentations. The free version offers up to 30 query views, 5 bibliography downloads, suggestions and integrated spell checking, while the paid versions, "Researcher" and "Teams", offer unlimited queries and downloads, security and faster support. |
An AI platform that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles using smart citations. Evaluates the reliability and impact of scientific articles, discovers important and contradictory evidence, improves research results. The free version offers a DI assistant function, full-text search, citation reports, while the paid version provides full access with a university or organization license (more powerful DI models and their capabilities, data export and analysis, higher security and confidentiality levels). |
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 Semantic Scholar |
An AI academic research search engine that uses machine learning to identify connections, relevance and key findings in scientific articles. All available features are free of charge. |
Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO) 
Multi-topic database, including sports studies, athletic training, coaching, sports performance analysis and more.
DART-Europe E-theses Portal
A database of electronic research theses stored in European national and university libraries, containing over 1,383,000 theses, including those on the topic of sports management.
EBSCO eBook Open Access Collection 
A multidisciplinary database with topics including individual sports, sport psychology, sport innovation, etc.
Ebook Central (Academic Complete)
Multi-topic database, including sports science and studies, sports medicine, coach education, etc.
eBooks on ScienceDirect
Multi-topic database, including sports psychology and medicine, sports management, sports equipment, etc.
Education Source (EBSCO)
Multi-topic database, including topics such as sports studies, athletic training, physical fitness, etc.
PsycARTICLES (EBSCO)
Database of scientific journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and related organizations, covering topics such as sports, physical exercise, injuries, and sports psychiatry. List of subscribed journals.
SAGE Journals Online
A multi-topic database covering topics such as sports, sports economics, etc. List of subscribed journals.
SPORTDiscus with Full Text
A database of sports and sports medicine journals, providing research in the field of sports since 1930.
Springer Journals
The multidisciplinary education database brings together information on special education, teacher training and the latest working principles in the field, making it easy to find the resources you need.
Springer eBooks Collections (Education Collection)
A database for special education, containing material on teacher training and innovative practices.
Taylor & Francis
A database for special education, containing material on teacher training and innovative practices.
Multi-topic database, including sports studies, athletic training, coaching, sports performance analysis and more.
DART-Europe E-theses Portal
A database of electronic research theses stored in European national and university libraries, containing over 1,383,000 theses, including those on the topic of sports management.
EBSCO eBook Open Access Collection
A multidisciplinary database with topics including individual sports, sport psychology, sport innovation, etc.
Ebook Central (Academic Complete)
Multi-topic database, including sports science and studies, sports medicine, coach education, etc.
eBooks on ScienceDirect
Multi-topic database, including sports psychology and medicine, sports management, sports equipment, etc.
Education Source (EBSCO)
Multi-topic database, including topics such as sports studies, athletic training, physical fitness, etc.
PsycARTICLES (EBSCO)
Database of scientific journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and related organizations, covering topics such as sports, physical exercise, injuries, and sports psychiatry. List of subscribed journals.
SAGE Journals Online
A multi-topic database covering topics such as sports, sports economics, etc. List of subscribed journals.
SPORTDiscus with Full Text
A database of sports and sports medicine journals, providing research in the field of sports since 1930.
Springer Journals
The multidisciplinary education database brings together information on special education, teacher training and the latest working principles in the field, making it easy to find the resources you need.
Springer eBooks Collections (Education Collection)
A database for special education, containing material on teacher training and innovative practices.
Taylor & Francis
A database for special education, containing material on teacher training and innovative practices.
List of books available at the VDU library.
Suitable books can also be found on Google Books, an e-book search engine.
Suitable books can also be found on Google Books, an e-book search engine.
European Journal of Sport Science 
An international journal on sports science, training, and athletic activities.
An international journal on sports science, training, and athletic activities.
Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 
Covers sports psychology, teaches psychological techniques to athletes and coaches.
Covers sports psychology, teaches psychological techniques to athletes and coaches.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
About developing strength and endurance, training systems.
Journals in the VDU scientific management system
Journals in the VDU virtual library
About developing strength and endurance, training systems.
Journals in the VDU scientific management system
Journals in the VDU virtual library
Sports science 
A publication of the Lithuanian Olympic Academy featuring articles on sports science theory, practice, and training methodology. It examines issues in sports history, sports management, sociology, and Olympic sports.
A publication of the Lithuanian Olympic Academy featuring articles on sports science theory, practice, and training methodology. It examines issues in sports history, sports management, sociology, and Olympic sports.
OECD: Education
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development collects large international data sets in areas such as public health promotion and occupational health.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development collects large international data sets in areas such as public health promotion and occupational health.
Oxford Reference Online
It includes The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science & Medicine and Food and Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet and Exercise, which would be one of the most suitable dictionaries/terminology sources for sports studies students. Available at the VDU library.
It includes The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science & Medicine and Food and Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet and Exercise, which would be one of the most suitable dictionaries/terminology sources for sports studies students. Available at the VDU library.
Dissertations and theses in the VDU research management system (CRIS ETD)
Dissertations and theses in the Lithuanian Academic Electronic Library (eLABa ETD)
EBSCO Open Dissertations
The database contains information about student theses written at American universities from 1935 to the present day, including topics related to sports and health.
VDU virtual library
Select "Theses."
Dissertations and theses in the Lithuanian Academic Electronic Library (eLABa ETD)
EBSCO Open Dissertations
The database contains information about student theses written at American universities from 1935 to the present day, including topics related to sports and health.
VDU virtual library
Select "Theses."
Google Scholar
A search engine for finding information in peer-reviewed journals, dissertations, technical reports, university websites and books.
Lithuanian Electronic Academic Library (eLABa)
An integrated search engine that allows you to search the catalogues of Lithuanian academic libraries and open access resources.
Lithuanian sports University
It is an integrated search engine that allows you to search for sport-related theses and dissertations in the electronic thesis and dissertation database, subscription databases, open access repositories and archives, and other databases.
A search engine for finding information in peer-reviewed journals, dissertations, technical reports, university websites and books.
Lithuanian Electronic Academic Library (eLABa)
An integrated search engine that allows you to search the catalogues of Lithuanian academic libraries and open access resources.
Lithuanian sports University
It is an integrated search engine that allows you to search for sport-related theses and dissertations in the electronic thesis and dissertation database, subscription databases, open access repositories and archives, and other databases.
International Society for Sport Psychology
The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) is an organization whose goal is to promote research, practice, and development in sport psychology worldwide.
The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) is an organization whose goal is to promote research, practice, and development in sport psychology worldwide.
Pasaulio sveikatos organizacija (WHO) - Physical Activity Guidelines
Documents of international organizations.
Documents of international organizations.