Training provided by the Library

Face-to-face training

The library offers a range of face-to-face training, tailored to your needs.

For students

Library staff can provide short on-the-spot training, or more detailed training by arrangement, in the following topics:

• using the Library catalogue
• using databases
• using StudentWeb
• Internet searching
• using Microsoft Office programs
• the research process
• using Library equipment

For classes

Teachers can organise training for their classes on a variety of topics. Sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of individual class groups, subjects and assignments. Talk to any Library staff member about sessions in the following:

• Library tour (fifteen minutes)
• Library resources: tour, catalogue, databases and referencing (one hour)
• Research process: information literacy, referencing, catalogue, databases and Internet searching (up to three hours depending upon requirements).

For staff

Library staff can train teachers and support staff on a variety of topics. Training can be provided one-on-one or to groups of staff. Enquire about the following:

• how the Library can support your teaching
• individual guidance on research projects
• using databases and e-books
• using the Library catalogue
• Internet searching
• using Library equipment

Online training

Online classes

Library staff can deliver most of the above sessions via Teams by arrangement.

Library skills toolkit

We also have a self-paced online training program available: the Library skills toolkit. This is an interactive guide to the research process, including a number of quizzes. You can access the toolkit here.