• Try the RefME app for help with your referencing

    Please note: we are no longer promoting this resource. Compiling a bibliography can be a daunting prospect – one way to help you get the hang of what’s required is to download the Reference Me app (RefME). It captures the citations of the resources you have used and will create a bibliography for you. If…

  • 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…

  • Student assistants provide peer support

    Have you noticed our student assistants, in their distinctive red sweatshirts who are based 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…

  • Learning Services remembers – visit our exhibition in the library

    Over the next few weeks, Learning Services will be commemorating World War 1 with exhibitions at the Ormskirk and Woodlands libraries. We have drawn together artefacts and documents from and about the war – View Edge Hill through photographs of the period from our University archive  Read a student’s view of life 1914 -1918 Learn…

  • In response to your Media equipment feedback…

    In response to student feedback from the last academic year, Learning Services have made some improvements to maximise the availability of media equipment and improve your experience of using the media kit. Any booked equipment to be picked up by mid-day to assist in increasing usage and availability. A testing area to allow full checks…

  • Dyslexia Matters – What do you think?

    Dyslexia Awareness Week runs from the 2nd to 9th November As part of this week, the SpLD support team will have a stall by the Ask desk, which is situated on the 1st Floor in the University Library. Please come and visit us we would love to hear what you think We are offering free…

  • Raising Awareness about SpLD

    Raising awareness – support for students with a SpLD The SpLD Support Team, based on the 1st floor of the University Library, work with students who have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and other forms of SpLD, to support them in their studies. The support is focussed on assisting students to develop skills, such as, time management and…

  • Did you AV a good classroom experience?

    Classroom Audio Visual Support Brochure Did you know that Learning Services manage the audio-visual (AV) technologies in the University’s 212 teaching spaces? Installing, maintaining and future-proofing classroom and lecture theatre AV is a bit like painting the Forth Bridge – the job is never completed, however, almost all of EHU’s teaching spaces are now equipped…

  • Study Skills Support for Students

    Learning Services have a variety of study skills support available for students. The new bespoke resources tab in Learning Edge automatically gives students easy access to study information tailored for their subject area. Our assignment help web pages also contain help and signposting to information and resources. Students can also access Ask Us to find…

  • Assistive technology

    Learning Services has a  newly developed space which provides access to a range of assistive technology to support all learners.  The new space provides an inclusive environment with space for working individually or in pairs. The space is also bookable. The  PCs have: Inspiration Mindview Read & Write And in addition to the assistive software: Height adjustable…