Services for Researchers
Whether you are an experienced researcher writing a PhD or someone who is just starting out writing their first dissertation, Library and Learning Resources can provide expert advice in making the most out of our extensive range of resources.
Research Support
Library and Learning Resources have developed an online guide aimed at supporting researchers.ÌýThe guide provides links to useful internal and external contacts, along with suggesting resources and services which may help along the research journey.
Research Workshops
Aimed at research staff and students, Learning and Teaching librarians will frequently organise sessions.ÌýPrevious workshops have covered topics such as:
- Embracing Open Access
- Copyright for Researchers
- Managing your Literature Search
The latest workshops in the series for researchers are being held online through Microsoft Teams. For full details and to book your place, please visit ourÌýMoodle site.
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Centre for Academic Success
Based on the ground floor of Curzon Building providing workshops, one-to-one and small group tutorials and online resources on subjects including:
- Academic writing
- Dissertations
- Referencing
- Statistics
Find out more by visiting theirÌýiCity page.
Academic Development Department
Based at City South, theÌýAcademic Development Department is here to help you make the most of your academic skills during your time at University. The department isÌýstaffed by tutors who have a range of skills and experience in education and practiceÌýwho are perfectly placed to understand your concerns and answer your questions by email, over the phone or face-to-face. The team are happy to discuss any aspects of your work that are causing you concern and point you in the right direction.
Regular academic skills workshops are offered in the areas of:
- Essay writing
- Critical analysis
- Referencing
- Numeracy to support drug calculations
- Exam and revision techniques.
Find out more by visiting theirÌýiCity page.
IT Training
The IT training team offers a variety of free training and support both in person and online.
Courses are tailored for the individual needs ofÌýstudentsÌýandÌýstaff; follow the links to iCity to browse the current offerings. These include:
- Excel Essentials
- Introduction to NVivo
- EndNote Web Referencing Tool
- Getting to Know OneDrive
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Subject Support
Librarians can help you throughout your research, from the scoping of the project in the initial stages through the collection of information and onto the maintaining of momentum. Keeping up to date through regular contact with your Librarian will both simplify the process and enhance your work.
YouÌýcan alsoÌýbook a tutorial with aÌýLearning and Teaching Librarian, who can provide expert guidance in literature searching and search strategies relating to your chosen subject.
Find Resources
On ourÌýFind ResourcesÌýpages you will discoverÌýLibrary Search useful features and how to get or accessing key academic resources:
Library Search
Start yourÌýsearch with our powerfulÌýlibrary search platform. Fast and intuitive,ÌýLibrary Search brings together the vast range of BCU library resources into one easy to use platform.
Inter-Library Loans
As a library service we have access to a wide range of print and electronic books and journals. There will be occasions where we do not have access to a particular book or journal article. The Inter Library Loans service can help on these occasions. It allows us to borrow from institutions such as the British Library and other University libraries therefore giving us access to a huge range of resources. For more information on the process please refer toÌýour inter-library loans FAQs.
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