• 24/7 library….the return!

    This blog post is for all you night owls out there…

    We are delighted to announce that in response to student feedback – and a week of 24/7 opening in December 2014 which proved very popular – we are opening the University library, Ormskirk campus, for 24 hours a day 7 days a week from 08am on 2nd March to midnight on Friday 27th March 2015. That’s nearly 4 whole weeks – including weekends!

    Many of you already use the 24 hour PC room in the LINC building, but feedback from the week of 24/7 opening in December indicated that many of you appreciated being in the library space with its specific study zones, print resources, access to PCs and printing facilities.

    During the 24/7 opening period the help desks will be open as usual (08am – 9pm Monday to Friday and 11am – 6pm weekends). After these times you will still be able to:

    • Access the building with a valid UniCard
    • Use the study zones, book stock and PCs/printing facilities
    • Issue and return items
    • Pay fines and add print credit online
    • Access help and support via our Ask Us knowledge base or use 24/7 live chat 

    *Please be aware cleaning will take place between 6am and 8am*

    We hope you will make use of the extra study time!

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    Helen Jamieson, Customer Services Manager

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  • Love is in the air…

    We were feeling the love in the library last week – and it seems that you were too!

    Lots of you entered our #loveehulibrary Valentines competition and told us why you love the library.

    The winneB-IZ_kyIAAAqrHdr won a meal for two which was kindly donated by The Cricketers in Ormskirk.

    The Cricketers also donated runner up prizes of £10 meal vouchers.  A big thanks to them for donating the prizes!

    We were delighted that so many of you took part in the competition and even more delighted to read some of the lovey comments….here are just a few:

    “I love the library as there is a friendly working atmosphere”

    “I love the library because it is a safe environment that encourages and supports learning and caters to every style of learner”

    “Vibrant environment with lovely atmosphere and even lovelier staff”

    “Besides the huge collection of books, the library also offers and friendly environment for my studies.  It’s not a boring place!”

    “I love the library because the staff are so friendly and helpful”

    “Great food, great service, great books, great people, great setting”

    “All the staff have been so helpful with my special educational needs and the people here are so friendly and inviting. Thank you”

    “I love the atmosphere, the amount of resources available to students, the service provided, the helpfulness and kindness of all the staff as well as the relaxed and calming environment”

    “It’s the only place I can get any work done!”

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    We love hearing your comments about the library so please tweet your comments (good or bad!) @EHULearnService

    OR you can fill in one of our online comments and suggestions forms.

    Until next year…..

    Helen Jamieson, Customer Services Manager

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  • Steps to Success Semester Two

    In Semester one Learning Services offered one hour workshops on academic skills support to students. Sixty three students attended the sessions, and the feedback showed that they found the sessions helpful.

    Learning Services are again offering students the opportunity to attend workshops on assignment planning, referencing, academic writing and dissertations. Students need to book to attend a session. More information on individual sessions, and how to book, is available on the Assignment Help –  Workshops web page.

    A Reminder of Additional Study Skills Support for Students:

    •  The bespoke resources tab in Learning Edge gives students easy access to study information tailored for their subject area.
    • Our assignment help web pages also contain help and signposting to information and resources.
    • Students can also use Ask Us to ask questions and find answers to their study related queries.
    • Any student can book a 30 minute session with a Learning Services academic skills adviser for advice on any aspect of their studies.
    • Students can also book a 30 minute session with one of our librarians for advice on any aspect of searching for information.

    Zoe Clarke (Academic Liaison Manager FAS)

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