study guide
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Support for your studies at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus LibraryTRANSCRIPT
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Service Desk: 0131 451 3577 [email protected]
Enquiry Desk: 0131 451 3582 [email protected]
Subject librarians: www.hw.ac.uk/library/librarians.html
Effective learning service: www.hw.ac.uk/library/ effective-learning-service.html
Workshop programme: www.hw.ac.uk/library/workshops.html
IT Help: www.hw.ac.uk/it/Help_Support/index.html
IT training: www.hw.ac.uk/it/Training/index.html
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the edinburgh Campus Library provides a range of study spaces, facilities and services.
Study Spaces silent study areas on Levels 1 & 3 – no conversation allowed
quiet discussion areas on Levels 2 & 4
individual study rooms – keys available from the Service Desk
group study rooms with smartboards and projection facilities – please book at the Service Desk
casual seating areas for informal discussions/study
the library has a cafe for when you need to take a break from your studies.
Study Facilities pC labs on Level 4 (quiet discussion area)
2 silent pC labs on Level 3 printing and scanning facilities comprehensive wireless coverage photocopying facilities assisted technology equipment 24 hour opening during exam periods
In all areas please show consideration for other Library users:
if an area is designated “silent” or “quiet discussion” then please observe these rules
turn off electronic devices, or put on “silent”
leave your study area clean and tidy for the next person
no hot food
Servicesthe Library can help you develop skills to study more effectively, improve your results and enhance your employability. the following services are available to all students:
Workshops a varied programme of drop-in workshops runs each semester to develop information literacy and study skills. topics include: how to study for exams, how to cite and reference, using online resources, time management, and literature searching. the sessions are delivered by Library staff in collaboration with colleagues from across the university.
Subject librarians Subject Librarians are responsible for supporting staff and students in one or more Schools. they provide advice, tailored information sessions and one-to-one tuition on all aspects of using Library resources, and issues such as referencing, copyright etc. you
can make an appointment by email, phone or in person, or drop in to the Library.
Effective Learning Service the effective Learning adviser provides confidential one-to-one help for students on any aspect of learning.
Resourcesthe Library holds a wide range of materials, including:
books and ebooks, including copies of course textbooks
electronic and print journals online services to locate individual articles, reports etc, including the comprehensive DISCOVERY single search service
newspapers and magazines endNoteWeb reference management software
a range of resources on study skills eg how to improve your essay writing techniques, develop critical thinking and help you prepare for exams, are available.
Access to other Librariesif the Library does not stock the item you require, you can obtain the item from other sources:
use our inter-Library Loan Service to request items from another Library
Sign up with the SCoNuL access Scheme which allows staff and postgraduate, part-time and distance learning students to borrow from other uK and irish research Libraries. reference access is available for full-time undergraduate students.
request access to the National Library of Scotland, a legal deposit library.