• So, how user friendly are we? Learning Services UX experiences..

    With a major UK conference last month, the subject of UX in libraries is very much on the agenda.  UX or usability can take a variety of forms and many of us have been engaging with the ideas, techniques and concepts of UX for the past couple of years. Helen Jamieson and I attended a…

  • Term 1: brought to you by Learning Services

    It’s hard to believe that we are already at the start of the second term, where does the time go? We are in a thoughtful and reflective mood this week, so join us in looking back at the highlights from the first term… We have continued to expand and improve access to resources.  We know…

  • Do you need to discover more?

    It has come to that time of year when you will be researching for assignments or exams. One of Learning Services’ key resources to support you with your research is Discover More. We have recently upgraded the tool and there are lots of new features which we hope will help you as you search for information…

  • Read all about it …….

    …… check out the newly acquired phonics collection at Edge Hill’s library at the Woodlands Centre, Chorley. The government is keen to promote high quality teaching of systematic, synthetic phonics in primary schools so the library at Woodlands, a centre for education resources, has invested in a whole range of phonics materials. Education trainees can…

  • Camera..Action!

    Learning Services’ Media and ICT Support team have developed a collection of short videos to provide media students with expert direction and support to help them get the most out of the equipment they are borrowing, from getting started with a camcorder to using a set of lights. The bespoke videos focus on the media…

  • #EHUGetConnected Taking Your Devices to the Next Level!

    After the success of all the previous #EHUGetConnected events held in 2013, we are happy to announce more upcoming dates across different venues and locations for the coming weeks ahead: 11am – 2pm Friday, 31st January 2014 (HUB, Ormskirk Campus) 9am – 1pm Tuesday, 4th February 2014 (FOHSC Foyer, Ormskirk Campus) 9am – 1pm Wednesday,…

  • One Click, Every Trip!

    Over the past few months, Learning Services and IT Services have been collaboratively working hard in launching a great new look for Learning Edge. We’ve been listening to our students about what you are looking for to make Learning Edge better than ever before and so today you will see some of these changes take…

  • Christmas read – treat yourself to a Learning Services newsletter

    Learning Services would like to share with you some of the exciting developments which have happened over the past few months. It’s been a busy term for lots of our teams’ who have been involved in developments and improvements with media loans; skills and employability events; and new help and support available via the web…

  • Learning Services at Christmas

    We are aware the January exam period is looming, as is the start of a busy time for those undertaking dissertations, so the next few weeks may be the only time you may have to get some extra work done.  Learning Services will be here for you if you need some quiet study time. Our…

  • Do you need classroom materials for your teaching placement?

    It may be early in the term but if you are working with children and you are looking for materials to take to your placement/setting for use in the classroom you may want to check out the Education Resource Collection. The collection contains a range of materials from books (fiction and non-fiction), posters, games, dvds,…