Short video introducing library resources, help and training. The first of three videos with others covering searching DiscoverEd and using legal databases.

An introduction to library services for BA Childhood Practice students. Presentation slides available in the 'Attachments' tab (below the recording).

A presentation for MSc Education students (all pathways) on how to find and access research literature. Presentation slides are available in 'Attachments' (below the recording).

Brief overview of the University Library for PG Online students from the School of Law.

Information about appropriate information sources for writing a medical-related Wikipedia article, and some techniques and sources for searching for information.

Recorded on 10th September 2021 for Research Methods in Health (PgCert, Health in Social Science) on the library aspects of Reviewing & Searching the Literature: •Academic literature…

Recorded on 10th September 2021 for Research Methods in Health (PgCert, Health in Social Science) on the library aspects of Reviewing & Searching the Literature: •Self help introductory…

Building keywords and search terms, using informaiton sources such as Google Scholar and databases, and managing literature.

"By the end of this session, you should be able to explore and use key library resources to research a topic for an essay or reportYou should be able to:Take the first steps to plan and…

Introduction to the Library for Divinity PG students 1.Visit the Library : New College Library 00:45 2.Visit the Library : Main Library 02:02 3.Borrow books : 03:13 4.Visit the Library :…

Second video looking at the literature search process. Covers: Using advanced search techniques in databases, Refining searches, What to do when the library does not have what you need Managing…

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…

This session is for new postgraduate students in the School of Social and Political Science (SPS) for Welcome Week, September 2021. It introduces students to the huge range of library resources,…

This video is a short introduction to the University Library and its resources, services and facilities for students on the Historian's Toolkit course. A PDF version of the slides can be…

Introductory session on how to use legal databases (Westlaw, LexisLibrary and HeinOnline). By the end of this session, you should be able to: select the appropriate database for your needs, and…

This video, for students on the Historical Research: Skills & Sources (online) course, introduces the wide range of digital primary source databases available at the Library that allow you to…