Library & Learning Services

The University Library is your central study location on campus and we are working hard to ensure our study spaces are meeting your requirements!

YOUR LIBRARY NEEDS YOU!

From Monday 14^th November we will be running an anti-noise campaign to promote a study focused atmosphere across the University Library and to help you find the appropriate space for the kind of studying you want to do!

With exams and deadlines looming it is important that everyone is able to study uninterrupted by mobile phones, conversations about last night or munching on a crispy snack!

We are asking YOU to be considerate of those studying around you and to choose the right study space for you…

For Silent Study

• Use the Silent Study Room on the 2^nd floor of the Library

For Quiet Study

• Use the 1^st and 2^nd floor of the Library, including bookable Individual Study Rooms*

For Group Study

• Use the Ground floor of the Library, including bookable Library Group Rooms*

For Social Space

• Use the 1^st floor of the HUB

*How to book an Individual Study Room or Group Study Room

• Option 1: Log in to the GO Portal and select “Room Booking” under the Learning Resources option in the Student Services box.
• Option 2: Log in to the GO Portal and choose Learning Edge – the option to book the rooms is then on the left hand side under your faculty pages.
• Option 3: If already logged in to the GO Portal go direct to the room booking page.
• Rooms can be booked up to 2 weeks in advance.

Staff will continue to monitor noise levels across all of our Learning Spaces but if you do experience any inappropriate behaviour from other students, please report this immediately to a member of library staff.

 

You can report any problems to library staff in a number of ways…

• Visit a member of staff at the Welcome Desk (Ground Floor) or Ask Desk (1^st Floor)
• Text us your location –
• Tweet us @EHULearnServices
• Post on our Facebook Page – Edge Hill University, Learning Services
• Or if you would prefer to report discretely send a direct message to us on Twitter @EHULearnServices  or Facebook Edge Hill University, Learning Services

One of the most important factors in being productive, feeling good and reaching your full potential at University is your wellbeing. And it’s important that you look after your emotional wellbeing, just as much as your physical health. It is for this reason that we are pleased to once again offer wellbeing workshops are part of the UniSkills workshop programme, following their success last year.

Working collaboratively with the Counselling and Wellbeing Team in Student Services, these sessions will address some of the concerns that are frequently raised by students during their time at University. The workshops are tailored to focus on helping you respond to the demands of student life, in a positive and supportive environment.

The wellbeing workshops are open to all Edge Hill students, no matter what your course or year of study – we’re here for you!

Think positive. Feel positive. Study positive.
Thursday 10th November (12-1pm) – BOOK HERE

Come along to this workshop to find out how your feelings and emotions can impact
on your academic performance and your general wellbeing at University. Together we will explore effective strategies to challenge negative thinking, reduce performance anxiety and help you to improve both your confidence and problem solving abilities.

Stop putting things off and start getting things done
Wednesday 16th November (12-1:30pm) – BOOK HERE

Our second workshop helps you to understand the cycle of procrastination including how to get out of it, get organised and get things done! By attending this session you can learn how to start your tasks earlier and feel more confident in progressing and finishing your tasks on time.

For further support:

Should you ever need advice, guidance or support outside of these workshop times, you can contact the Counselling team by phone 01695 650988 or email [email protected] or attend a drop-in at The Health and Wellbeing Centre, Milton House.

For further help with your academic studies, don’t forget you can also access support, guides and advice through UniSkills or by visiting the Ask desk in the University Library.

UniSkills is a package of workshops, hands-on support, interactive toolkits and online guides created to help you develop a range of essential academic skills and to enable you to produce high quality University assignments.

Whatever your subject or level of study, UniSkills has something to offer! UniSkills covers core academic skills such as planning your assignment, referencing, academic writing, finding academic resources, dissertations and more!

We understand that everyone’s learning journey is unique and everyone prefers different learning styles and techniques. Therefore Learning Services provides support through a variety of channels to help you get the best possible marks by learning in a style that is most suited to you!

UniSkills is made up of:

• Interactive online toolkits – each toolkit acts like an online tutorial to guide you through key academic topics using a combination of videos, audio clips, animations, quizzes, practical advice and handy tips! Access the toolkits from your ‘My Library’ panel in Learning Edge.
• Online guides and resources which can be found on the Uni Skills webpages ehu.ac.uk/uniskills
• UniSkills workshops take place throughout the term. Students can view the full workshop timetable and book a workshop place through ehu.ac.uk/workshops
• Face to face support at the Ask Desk with a member of the Academic Support Team (the team are available at the Ask Desk on the 1^st floor of the University Library from 9am-7pm on weekdays)

Have a look at our Uni Skills video trailer to find out more!

For something subject-specific…

• Take a look at your ‘My Library’ tab in Learning Edge to find contact details for your Subject Librarian and Skills Advisor. In the ‘My Library’ tab you will also find the specialist subject support panel which links you to information most relevant to your discipline.
• Your Subject Librarian and Skills Advisor can deliver embedded Uni Skills sessions. These are workshops which your tutor has booked in for your during your regular timetabled lectures (if you feel your module group could benefit from a Uni Skills embedded session, simply speak to your tutor!)

Further help and support

For further help please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can speak to a member of the Academic Support Team face to face at the Ask Desk on the 1st floor of the University Library (9am-7pm weekdays). You can also contact the team through Ask Us.