• Bank Holiday opening – Monday 7th May

    The University Library at Ormskirk will be open on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May 8.45am – 7.00pm Our helpline is also available during these hours on 01695 584286. The LINC Open Access PC room can be accessed 24-7 with an appropriate UniCard. Cathy Carey Facilities Coordinator

  • Red (t-shirt) alert!

    Have you noticed the Student Assistants resplendent in their red t-shirts at the Ask desk on the first floor of the University Library, Ormskirk? Research at other universities has shown that students can benefit from ‘peer to peer support’, hence the move to introduce Student Assistants into the library. Students themselves have indicated that if…

  • Today is World Book Day! 1st March 2012

    To celebrate World Book Day – 1st March 2012 – the University Library is running a number of activities:   Demonstration of Discover More – a fantastic search tool for library print and electronic resources. http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/resources/general/ (10am, ASK desk, first floor)   Subject librarians and skills advisors will be on hand from 10am to 5pm…

  • World Book Day – 1st March 2012

    Join us in the University Library (Ormskirk) to highlight World Book Day – Thursday 1st March 2012! Events include; Demonstration of Discover More – a fantastic search tool for library print and electronic resources. http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/resources/general/ (10am, ASK desk, first floor)   Subject librarians and skills advisors will be on hand from 10am to 5pm to…

  • A Digital Choice – Reading eBooks on or offline

    EBooks are becoming more common place in every day life.  Every day we read documents, information and more on our PCs but what about when you want to study or relax with a digital book from the library, away from your monitor? We have the answer! eBooks are now able to be downloaded from the…

  • Steps to Success: Referencing and citations – 26th January 12 – 1pm

    Would you like some help with referencing and citations? This session will help you to understand: Why referencing is important. How to use Harvard Referencing. Common referencing problems. Referencing is the acknowledgement of all the sources you have cited in your assignments, whether you have quoted directly or paraphrased. Many students find referencing confusing so…

  • Steps to Success: Literature Searching 23rd January 12-1pm

    Make the most of the academic information accessible to you via Learning Services. You can book a place at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/org/1820072947?s=4818699. It will be an opportunity to use the electronic books and electronic journals in the comfort of your own library. Organise your search terms, refine or expand your searching all these skills can help you…

  • University Library additional Christmas Opening 2011

    For the fourth year running, and in response to customer feedback, the University Library at Ormskirk will once again be open for two extra days during the Christmas break. If you need that extra bit of peace and quiet to work in, please do come in and access all the Library resources, computers, study spaces…

  • Don’t fall through the gap…

    Just a quick reminder that  we start our Bridging the Gap drop-ins on Tuesday 6th December.    We are here to help you improve your research and writing skills and be me more confident. Drop in with your questions. How do I ……. …. find a journal article? …..reference an e-book? …..plan an essay? …..structure…

  • Change to reservations service – from 5/12/2011

    Please be aware that the Library is changing the way it manages the reservations service from 5th December 2011.  You will still be able to reserve; Items that are out on loan Items that are at another library site You will not be able to reserve items which are available on the open shelves at…