Research skills

Walk around the library and note the main areas of interest such as:

  • Service Counter
  • Subject Information Desk
  • IT Help Desk
  • Self service machines
  • Scanners
  • PCs/Macs
  • Photocopiers
  • Book Sequences
  • Periodicals etc.

Ensure that you are aware of the position of the library catalogues. To locate items type in a keyword, author or title and make a note of the classification number. Then locate the item on the corresponding shelves.

Remember that if a book is on loan, or you cannot find it on the shelves, you can place a reservation on the item by clicking the request button on the item record on the library catalogue.

Resources

Leaflets

Study skills guides

  • Finding, using and analysing information and evidence
  • Action planning: Identifying actions; making recommendations

IT Quick guides

If you need any further, more specific subject advice please contact your relevant subject librarian.

 

 

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