Information skills

Database search skills

Database search skills

To find journal articles you'll need to search a bibliographic database - learn how to search these databases thoroughly and effectively.

How to search the Web effectively

How to search the Web effectively

Find relevant and reliable web information for your university work, use Google really effectively, and discover other useful web searching tools.

Self-study tutorials

Self-study tutorials

Self-study tutorials for a number of important resouces including WebCat and Web of Science.

The University's academic skills website

The University's academic skills website

Find out how to be an effective learner and develop the research skills that will help you now and in the future.

Referencing

Referencing your work

Referencing your work correctly is essential. If you acknowledge the work of others fully, you avoid plagiarising someone else's work.

Bibliographic software

Bibliographic software

Programs such as Reference Manager and EndNote help you manage and integrate your references into your thesis, dissertation or assignment.

Current awareness

Current awareness

Current awareness tools help you to identify the latest research in your area.

Online guides to the Library

Useful downloads

Some useful documents and presentations that will introduce you to Library services and resources.