Subject guide to library related topics
Virtual tours of the libraries are available all year round.
Information about each of the University of Edinburgh's Libraries
Library staff at the Helpdesks and EdHelpdesks in the University's libraries will be happy to try to help and are also on the Library Chat widget.
Library Chat is found on DiscoverEd and some of the Library's webpages.
New Students webpages including Your essential top 6 tasks
The official Facebook group for all students starting at University of Edinburgh 2023/24
Online - 20/09/2023@13:10-14:00
Online - 15/11/2023@(13:10-14:00) - open for bookings from 25th September 2023.
MANTRA: a free online course for those who manage digital data as part of their research project
LibSmart on Learn is designed to help you get started using library resources at the University. It has five modules that will take you step by step from starting to use the library to researching a topic for a report or essay. You can choose to work through every module or just the one or two most relevant to you.
You can revisit the course at any point during your studies, and use it as a hub of resources to support your personal and academic development. The content covers:
LibSmart includes reflective activities to get you thinking about your own skills, experiences and what you hope to achieve.
Most students new to the University will already be enrolled on LibSmart. To locate the course in Learn Ultra:
Those not automatically enrolled on LibSmart may need to search Learn's courses catalogue.
Guest and Self-Enrol [Learn] Course Access
If you have any issues regarding access to LibSmart, please contact IS Helpline:
This video introduces new students to the main IT (information technology) and learning technology services at the university. Find out how to:
The Making the Most of IT webpage provides more information and links to webpages of the services highlighted in the presentation. The powerpoint slides are also made available from this page:
A monthly online newsletter, sharing the latest news on library services, resources and projects.