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Library Skills: Sessions and Tours

Types of sessions

Available sessions

Library skills sessions and tours are tailored to suit the subject area and education level of each group or individual.
Choice of on campus or via Webex to suit face-to-face or remote delivery of classes and study.

 

  Orientation talk

10-15 minutes

Staff can invite their liaison librarian to present at their course orientation or during a class.

  • Introduction to available library services, facilities and resources.
  • Introduction to using the library, borrowing and seeking support.

Bookings essential.

  Library tours/Search introduction

15 minutes tour only  OR  30 minutes with Library Search

These guided tours provide a brief introduction to the Library’s services, resources and facilities.

  • Class or individual bookings available.
  • Tour of the Library and its facilities including borrowing, the collection, printing, computers, and more.
  • Demonstrates the Library website including Library Search, electronic resources, library guides and more.

Bookings recommended.

 

  Research skills

60 minutes

These sessions are designed to help students start the research process.

  • Class or individual bookings available.
  • Sessions are tailored to the assignment and skill level, to help students find relevant books, journal articles, reports, standards or statistics from our print and electronic collections.

Bookings essential for in class sessions.
By appointment or drop in for individual support.

 

  Referencing / Referencing tool

60 minutes

These sessions are designed to help students cite and reference their sources.

  • Class or individual bookings available.
  • Introduction to referencing and plagiarism, or a more advanced session on Endnote software.
  • Sessions are tailored to student skill level, and can provide timely support when assignments are due.

Bookings essential for in class sessions.
By appointment or drop in for individual support.

 

  Research support

60 minutes

  • Individual and small group sessions designed to meet the specific needs of students or faculty staff conducting research.
  • These specialised sessions cover a wide range of research and referencing needs.

By appointment or drop in for individual support.