Library Services offer a range of resources and subject support for all students and staff studying and researching at this University.
Below are some key resources.
For information and advice about note taking, essay writing, exam preparation and presentation skills go to the GEL web site. The web site will give you help and advice on how to study effectively.
Practical advice and examples about how to reference can be found at this web site. There is also information about Reference Software (Endnote, Reference Manager and RefWorks)
An interactive online course to help you with critical thinking, note taking, writing skills and referencing and plagiarism. You will need to ignore the first login page and login via institution.
There are a range of guides available to help you with your studies including help with referencing, how to search effectively and advice on finding resources in your subject area.
Subject specialists run courses on information skills, which you may have attended or will be attending a session as part of your course. If you need extra help or a refresher on the resources in your area, contact your subject specialist, who will be happy to give you help and advice.
If you are having difficulty in finding the information you need or would like some guidance, then contact your Subject Specialist for one-to-one help. We can offer help with:
- Literature Searching
- Referencing
- Searching the Internet
- Resource Discovery
The University offers a range of online courses via our Institutional Virtual Learning Environment - WebCT. A list of WebCT courses open for self-enrolment can be found on this web site.
The University offers a wide range of training courses for undergraduates, postgraduates and staff.
The BRUM project created a suite of Re-usable Learning Objects (RLOs) to support the development of information skills.
One-to-One Help.
Contact your subject specialist for help and advice on searching and finding the information you need.
The ReJIG Project
A new project has been set up to create an online resource of generic skills support material and teaching material for students and staff to access when required. Follow the ReJIG link to find out more.
Free online courses on Web of Knowledge/Science
There are a number of free online tutorials on how to use the searching and analytical tools available in Web of Knowledge/Science. Available in several languages.
