This page contains current information on library closures, loans and fines, support for online learning, online access to teaching resources and how to get further help.
This self-enrol Learn course will provide skills and help to use library resources for your study and research. You will learn how to access, explore, evaluate and reference various library resources. We encourage you to revisit the course materials throughout your studies.
Topics included:
This is an online self-paced Learn course. To enrol, please follow these steps:
For more detail this 13-minute video presentation introduces the library services for online learners. You can watch the entire presentation or chose to watch certain sections.
00:12 - Contents of presentation
00:27 - How access to online resources works
01:34 - Using the Virtual Private Netork
02:03 - Links to readings from course environments
02:36 - Library tab in MyEd
02:45 - Library website
02:58 - DiscoverEd for finding library resources
03:43 - How to find an e-book via the Library
05:07 - How to find an online article via the Library
06:45 - Google Scholar settings for getting full text from the Library
07:20 - Finding a journal article in print & requesting a scan
09:16 - Overview of requesting scanned articles and chapters from print holdings
09:48 - What if the Library does not have what you need?
10:09 - Interlibrary document delivery requests
11:35 - Recommend a book purchase
12:03 - Checklist - are you ready to use the Library?
12:21 - Contacts for further help & advice
A wide range of courses are available throughout the year delivered either in a classroom or online. These include finding library resources for your studies, referencing and reference management tools.
Academic Support Librarians offer a range of face to face training session throughout the year. Here are some of the topics offered either in a classroom or online. These can be booked MyEd Training and Events.
Guidance and training is also available from:
Institute for Academic Development (IAD) for academic and study skills.
Digital Skills and Training for digital, information literacy and IT skills delivered in a classroom or online at a convenient time for you.
LinkedIn Learning is an online skills development service offering an extensive library of high-quality video tutorials in digital, technology, creative and business skills.
