• Freshers Fair 2012

    Learning Services gives a warm, (but damp) welcome to everyone, both new freshers and returning students. As you will know, the 2012 Student Union Freshers Fair is taking place in the HUB on 26th September.  We will be there throughout the event promoting some of our exciting new developments and resources.  Come and find out about…

  • New design, new content, new functionality – welcome to the new Learning Services web pages.

    Learning Services staff, in collaboration with colleagues in the web team have developed a new Learning Services web site to support students and staff in using our resources and accessing help. We have worked with academic staff and students during a consultation period, looking at what the key things are they would want from the…

  • University Library Open Day 18th August 2012

    The University Library at Ormskirk will be open tomorrow (18th August ) during the University open day 10am until 3pm. More information on the University Open Day can be found here. Please come and see us and have a look around at your leisure, or join one of the scheduled tours available. There is full…

  • Exciting news if you are getting away this summer……

    We hope everyone is going to be spending some time away from Edge Hill this summer, whether business or pleasure, but to help those of you who might be on business, studying or researching, or just need a library so you can read something, here are two things you will find helpful. Need to take…

  • Ebsco eResources fully restored

    Our resources and Discover More tool from Ebsco are now working again.  This was a national problem for university libraries in the UK and was due to some essential maintenance Ebsco had been performing yesterday. We apologise for any inconvenience and if you find any of our eResources do not seem to be performing as they should,…

  • Discover More is currently unavailable 27.03.12 5.30pm

    Discover More (Ebsco Discovery Service) and all the Ebsco databases are currently unavailable. This is a national problem which Ebsco are aware of and are dealing with it as a priority. We are assured it will be available shortly. Cathy Carey Facilities Coordinator

  • Woodlands Library invites you to drop in

    On Thursday 22nd March, the staff at the Woodlands Library will be hosting an open event between 12 noon and 2.30 pm.  Come along and meet colleagues from: Learning Technology Development – eBooks and Learning Edge on your mobile device. Academic Skills – eResources the easy way with Discover More. Student Services – financial help for part-time…

  • 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…