Introduction
Library Skills Online (45-minute Zoom sessions)
Our Library Skills Online sessions on Zoom are here to help UWS students at all levels with key skills throughout their studies. These meetings are informal and are designed to give you a chance to ask questions.
If you can't make the live sessions, we have included resources you can use at a time that suits you. You can also contact your Academic Librarian for individual advice.
Current Sessions Available
| Session | What's it about? | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to UWS Library |
An introduction to the Library and our key services. |
No online sessions are currently scheduled, we have provided a short video instead. |
| Literature Searching (Introduction) | Learn about using One Search and research databases to find good quality resources including journal articles. | No more online sessions are currently scheduled, if you require support with literature searching, please book an individual appointment with one of the librarians. |
| Literature Searching (Advanced) |
Find out how the Library can support dissertation and research students and advise on building complex searches in the databases. |
Register Online |
| Good Quality Academic Resources | Improve your understanding of what makes a 'good quality academic resource' including a discussion on the impact of Gen AI. |
No more online sessions are currently scheduled, if you require support with literature searching, please book an individual appointment with one of the librarians or check out our online resource. |
| Referencing at UWS | Learn what a reference is, why we reference and about our main referencing style, Cite Them Right Harvard. | Register Online |
| EndNote21 | Learn how to use EndNote21 to store information and create references. | Register Online |
| Using EndNote Online | Discover EndNote Online and how this can help you to keep all your references in one place. | No sessions are currently scheduled, however our online guide EndNote Online is very helpful. |
Individual help
Can't make a live session?
If you can't make it to a training session, or our workshops have concluded for the term and you would like advice on anything about finding and using information, you can contact our Academic Librarian team directly and book an appointment.
Suggest a session
Is there another topic that will help you and your classmates? Let us know and we'll work to include it in a future session. You can email your suggestions to library@uws.ac.uk or contact us through the Self Service Portal.
- Self Service PortalUse this link to get in touch about sessions you think would be useful.
Give us feedback
If you've attended one of our Library Skills Online sessions, let us know what you thought by filling in our feedback form. You can also access it through the QR code below.
