Prepared with postgraduate students joining the Schools of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy in mind, this presentation is relevant for anyone new to the University of Edinburgh who wants an introdcution to how, and why, to use The Library.

The powerpoint file (slides only, no narration)

Introduction then:

00:52 - Library Services Update page.

01:50 - Library sites and opening hours & using the study spaces includinig booking.

06:25 - DiscoverEd to know if you can read what you want & searching for journal or book titles.

10:55 - Understanding DiscoverEd journal records.

15:15 - Understanding DiscoverEd book records.

22:10 - Borrowing - how, how long, how many & renewals.

26:40 - Off-campus access to online resources.

29:15 - Getting materials the Library does not have at all - Inter-Library Loan service.

31:40 - Finding academic literature.

38:00 - Referencing help sources.

41:00 - Theses (esp PhD) information.

43:00 - Open Access publishing (money available) & Managing your research data.

46:00 - Openly available training.

48:40 - Getting help with library-related problems or questions.