• Welcome back to….Exams!

    This time of year sees a new start and resolutions for many people but for large groups of our students, it’s also exam time.  Not something people probably relish at this time of year, so we are here to help.

    We are running an exam revision session on:

    Wednesday 9th January 2013 1.00pm – 2.00pm. Learning and Innovation Centre (LINC) 2nd Floor

    Exams are designed to test students as individuals under controlled conditions, so that they can demonstrate their capabilities.


    There are a number of techniques that can help to improve exam performance and we will take you through some of the best strategies.

    This session will include:

    Note taking
    Revision skills
    Time management
    Learning styles
    Mnemonics

    If you have exams over the next few weeks or want to start your preparation and planning for your exams at the end of the year, please book a place and come and join us.

    This session is part of our programme ‘Steps to Academic Success’ and we have a whole timetable for semester 2.  Over the next few weeks we will be launching the programme and encouraging students to book on-line.  We will also be promoting things which get us really excited, for example, key resources and continuing the EHU loves reading campaign by showcasing books from the Costa book awards!.

    We have got a variety of support sessions and activities for staff and students over the coming months so happy new year everyone.

    Best wishes

    Rachel

    Rachel

  • Now you can download ebooks

    It is now possible to download an ebook, or a section of an ebook to read offline.

    Two of our ebook providers, Ebrary and Dawson, offer this option, allowing you the convenience of downloading and reading information for when you haven’t got an internet connection.

    Ebrary
    You can create an image PDF of a specific chapter or page range:

    • Same page limits as for printing.
    • Accessible on most computers and devices, including the Kindle.
    • Files do not expire.

    Learn more: http://0-support.ebrary.com.library.edgehill.ac.uk/?p=655

    You can download an entire document as an ebook:

    • Accessible on most computers and devices.
    • You can have up to 10 documents at a time.
    • Documents can be full-document downloaded for 14 days. (Single-user-only documents can be full-document downloaded for 7 days.)
    • There is no need to return items, they will auto-delete after 14 days.

    You need to install Adobe Digital Editions (free online). For a guide on how to do this go to http://www.eshare.edgehill.ac.uk/1388/

     

    Dawsonera
    You can download an ebook from the Full Title Display of the Reader portal.

    • Read the ebook offline utilising Adobe Reader© controls.
    • Navigate through the ebook using the nested Table of Contents on the left-hand side.
    • During the download period, you can make annotations and highlight text.
    • Please note it is not possible to print or copy offline.
    • The book will auto-delete after the chosen loan period (1-3 days)

  • Visit Learning Services at Christmas

     

     

     

     

     

    We are aware it’s the exam period in January and also for those of you undertaking a dissertation – the next few weeks might be when you have some free time.  Learning Services will be here for you if you need some quiet study time.

    The University Library will be open Thursday 27th and Friday 28th December 2012 from 9.00am – 5.00pm.  You can come in and see us, find resources, get some help, use a PC, bring your books back and take out some more…

    You will also be able to ring our telephone support line during the 27th and 28th.  Staff will be available 9.00am – 5.00pm on 01695 584286.

    24/7 access to PCs in the LINC building will operate throughout the holiday period if you need a PC.

    Of course you don’t have to visit us in the library, you can use us online. All our eResources will be available via our website and library catalogue so why not give them a visit. You can access 24/7:

    • 75,000 eBooks
    • 17,000 eJournals
    • specialist subject web pages to sign post you to the right resources for your subject

    And if your Christmas break is all about rest and recuperation, you can always read our most recent newsletter.  There are updates from our faculty teams, including new projects and collaboration, information about our new website and the new Edge Hill app – Edge Hill Central.

    For more details about our opening hours please check the website

    Merry Christmas, Learning Services

    Rachel

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