• Media Students a Must read…

    Well reading week is now behind us and it was a busy one! The media development team was busy looking after Media’s 1205 & 1208 students as they were given their first introduction to Edge Hill’s HD television studio. The intention of these training sessions is to give first year students the opportunity to see…

  • Library opening hours Christmas vacation 2011

    The University Library will change its opening hours w-c 19th December 2011 to the following Mon 19th and Tues 20th: 8.30am – 9pm Weds 21st and Thurs 22nd:  8.30am – 5pm Please note the 8.30am opening this week The University closes from Friday 23rd December 2011 – 2nd January 2012 inclusive, however for the fourth…

  • Do you need expert help with resources? Ask a Librarian !

    Are you working off campus or have a query when we are closed? Support is always available  from Learning Services specialist staff  for those unable to pop in or telephone or who just prefer the convenience of email. We are here to help with your enquiries about our resources- whatever your subject area. Simply email…

  • 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…

  • Use Learning Edge to find out about support from Learning Services

    There are 3 new Learning Edge support areas produced by Learning Services, which are available to all students and staff. These will be really useful if you need information about or support from Learning Services. The areas are called: • Learning Services: Academic Support • Learning Services: Inclusive Services • Learning Services: Room Bookings Learning…

  • 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…

  • An Introduction to Publications- widening your research horizons

    On Friday, 2nd December the next workshop in the series aimed at research staff and students will take a fresh look at less well known sources of information.  Participants will have an opportunity to explore:   Open access journals   Institutional repositories   Theses & dissertations   Image archives   There will also be an…

  • Struggling with Harvard referencing?

    If you’re still getting to grips with using Harvard referencing, you may like to know that there is a new guide to Harvard Referencing which may help. The new guide is a revised version of the existing document but is now easier to read and has been updated with more contemporary examples. It will demonstrate…

  • Wednesday 30th November – anticipated change to opening times

    Learning Services aims to run as full a service as possible on November 30th, but it is anticipated that the Aintree LIRC will be closed and that a reduced service will operate at the University Library, Ormskirk campus, from 08am to 5pm. Please call the Learning Services telephone support line on 01695 584286 for updated information on…

  • Wednesday 30th November 2011

    Please be aware that the University Library will close at 5pm on the above date. The LIRC at Aintree will be closed all day. If you are planning to visit one of our Outreach Centres, on this date,  please telephone them first before travelling to confirm they are open. Telephone numbers and contact details can…