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Library Guides

Library Skills

Library Skills

Get to know the Library's tools, services and resources - Library and IT Induction
Learn about a range of resources and where to find them - sources and types of information
Develop a search strategy and identify the best resources - search techniques
Evaluate the quality of your research - quality of information
Structure and create a literature review - literature reviews for dissertations and projects
Learn the different stages of completing a systematic review - systematic reviews

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To obtain the best possible results in your course, you must be familiar with the Library, it's resources and services. This is your online resource to help develop your expertise and confidence with using the Library's information tools, enabling you to strengthen the quality of your academic work and incorporate the best quality information sources.

This guide contains advice, videos and tutorials on a range of essential topics:

Useful Links

Subject Guides

Subject Guides

Information and guidance on Library resources and services tailored to your subject area

Study Skills Books

Study Skills Books

A list of library books and eBooks that will help you improve your study skills

Library Website

Library Website

Information on all Library services

Study Support

Study Support

Information on services and resources available across the University to support your learning