Introductions to the Library
The Library offers a range of tuition materials to help students become familiar with library services, and learn how to use its resources most effectively. The QuickStart to the Library provides an overview of the resources and services offered by the Library.
QuickStart to the Library (PDF, 1,062 KB)
Other materials may also be available to help students orient themselves, for example some branches have detailed floor plans available.
The Learning and Research Services Team can offer, by arrangement with Departments, more in-depth library introductions, which can include tours, lecture style presentations, or workshops. These would normally take place soon after the start of the course.
Information literacy training
Academic support
The Learning and Research Services Team can offer training sessions for students on request from academics. The content of these sessions can cover topics such as:
- Analysing a topic, identifying information needs, deciding search strategies
- Finding information such as books, journals, web pages and reports
- Library-based exercises
- Evaluating the quality of information sources
- Citing and managing references
For more information or to discuss your requirements, please contact the Learning and Research Services Team.
Learning and Research Services Team
Information skills resource
The Library is currently developing a range of online information literacy learning materials within MOLE which can be used within teaching sessions or as self-help resources. These tutorials can either be integrated into your own MOLE course, or you can have your students registered onto the generic Information skills resource, where they can access the materials.
For further details, contact the Learning and Research Services Team