• Did you know….. how we manage your reading lists?

    Each year Learning Services requests that academic staff  submit their reading lists for checking and ordering. A brief summary of the process follows: Academic staff email us their reading lists which should include student numbers and module semester dates Information Resources staff check the reading lists against the library catalogue Book suppliers web sites are checked for the…

  • Postal loans – a vital service for our distance learners

    The University has many students who are studying via distance learning or at an outreach centre, and we have worked hard to ensure that those students have the same opportunities to access resources and services as those students who study on campus. We have a dedicated team who provide advice and support to these students,…

  • Did you know….how Learning Services support those who study or teach at collaborative partners or off campus?

    Support for students and staff studying at a partner college or outreach venue can vary depending on what type of partnership it is. To put it simply, there are different levels of support in place for students and staff at partner institutions. All students, regardless of the type of partner, receive access to our e-resources…

  • Hidden Gems

    If you are studying education and are unsure as to which databases to use, here are details of five “hidden gems” to get you started: Education Research Complete This database is recommended if you are looking for journal articles related to education as all the journals in the database relate to education. It covers all…

  • Did you know…about the essential tools and good practice guidelines for computer users?

    Whether you are developing teaching and learning content or professional documentation for your department or service, there is good practice guidance and software available which all users may add to their resource toolkit. Inspiration® mind-mapping software creates visual representations of plans / ideas or concepts in the form of a diagram or mind map. Inspiration can transform…

  • Access a wealth of information – check out the subject web pages

    If you are a new Pre Registration health student you will just be starting out  with your studies and we are here to help you through the next few weeks as you settle into your first modules. The Learning Services web pages can provide you with a quick and easy access point to all your…

  • Important information for 2011 graduation.

    Important information for 2011 graduation.

    Are you due to graduate this Summer? You’ve booked your place and are looking forward to wearing your gown? Please remember all your items must be returned to Learning Services, and all charges cleared from your library record, before you can graduate. This includes media equipment borrowed from the LINC as well as books etc…

  • Did you Know… about our video editing facilities?

    Situated on the top floor of the Learning Innovation Centre (LINC Building) there are 7 video editing booths, 1 format copying booth and an off air recording room. So, what facilities do these rooms offer? The video editing booths offer the capability of editing on 2 different industry systems, Final Cut Pro and Avid. 5 of…

  • Did you know… We’re keeping up with Emerging Technology

    We’ve been using technology in teaching for years, some of it for so long that we don’t even think of it as technology any more. Keeping up to date with delivery techniques helps ensure a good experience for our students. Here in the Learning Technology Development team we look for up and coming ideas that…

  • Ask a librarian!

    Always wanted to know how to access the resources for your specific subject? Want some advice and guidance from a librarian in how to get the best out of the resources that the Library has to offer? If so then we can help you!  Subject librarians are available and ‘on call’  now to answer any of your subject enquiries.  We…