A series of short tutorials on key library services, created for you by the library staff at the University of Birmingham. You can also check the FAQ pages if you can't find the tutorial you need. For more specific help try our instant messaging service or contact your subject librarian and arrange a clinic.
Use the library catalogue |
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Using the library catalogue A comprehensive printed guide to all of the functionality of the library catalogue in PDF format. |
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Using the library catalogue A comprehensive printed guide to all of the functionality of the library catalogue in Word.doc format. |
Check my library account |
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Using your library account A web page explaining how to use your library account with information on borrowing, fines and reservations. |
Use eJournals, eLibrary & the Internet |
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Using eJournals & eLibrary A comprehensive printed guide to eJournals & eLibrary in PDF format. |
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Using eJournals & eLibrary Six video tutorials demonstrating eJournals and eLibrary. |
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Tips for searching our electronic resources An eLecture with PowerPoint slides. |
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Open access A Powerpoint presentation explaining how to find free academic articles, reports etc online, and how to submit your own work. |
Find my way around the libraries |
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Main Library Bookfinder A webpage where you can look up shelfmarks and find which room in the Main Library they are located in. |
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Interactive library tours Interactive tours of some of our site libraries. |
Find information on my subject |
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Database guides A page of database guides in various formats for all subject areas. |
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Subject Advisors Having trouble finding information? Subject Advisors can give advice and guidance by email or in person. |
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Self-enrolment Courses Self-paced online information literacy training. |
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Dissertations and theses A pdf explaining how to find dissertations, theses and current research. |
Find out about referencing |
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I-Cite Webpages including printed pdf downloads on Vancouver and Havard referencing systems, as well as information on referencing software such as EndNote and RefWorks. |
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How do I reference properly and avoid plagiarism? An electure including PowerPoint slides. |
