Learn About the Library

Lecturers can book a library learning session for in class or online delivery. Our library workshops have been developed to support students to access all that the library has to offer. From finding the perfect place to study, to developing key academic skills in research and referencing, these workshops provide invaluable resources and guidance.

Your Library Services (45 mins) 
Gain an understanding of what services and resources are available for you and gain confidence in using a wide range of digital resources to support you in your studies and research.
Available Semester 1 Week 1- 7 & Semester 2 Week 1 - 7. In class or online.

Referencing Skills (45 mins)  
Guide students through what referencing is and why it matters in college work. It will cover what plagiarism is and how students can avoid it. Students will also gain an understanding of how to gather the necessary information for writing a bibliography. We will explore how to use our e-resource, Cite Them Right, to make referencing easier, and how to use free resource Zotero to record sources.   
Available Semester 1 Week 1- 11 & Semester 2 Week 1- 11. In class or online. 

Research Skills (45 mins)  
Tailored to your subject area. We will look at how to search effectively, how to assess search results to ensure they are reliable and provide an overview of the key library resources in a chosen subject area. The session will also promote good record keeping during research. 
Available Semester 1 Week 1- 11 & Semester 2 Week 1- 11. In class or online.