Training in the Library for new staff and students

Welcome to all new staff and students from the Library. To help you get your bearings in the Library, we are running two training classes to get you up to speed.

Foundation 1 – finding an item on a reading list in the Library

This session will cover the following:

• Dealing with references: differentiating between a journal article, book, book chapter or report from a reading list.
• Finding items on a reading list in the Library, either in print or electronic.
• Reserving and renewing books.
• Citing references in assignments and avoiding plagiarism.

This class will run two times per day during week 1 of term (04 - 08 October inclusive).

Foundation 2 – searching for information on a topic: the basics

This session will cover the following:

• Defining your search topic
• Choosing the resources to search
• Choosing your search terms
• Compiling your search strategy and running your search
  
• Finding the full text

This class will run two times per day during week 2 of term (11 -15 October inclusive).

Both classes will be held from 13.00 – 14.00 and 17.30 – 18.30 and will take place in the Library Reading Room.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
You will not be able to book a place in advance.
There will be a maximum of 30 places on each class.
You need only attend each class once.