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The start of term can be a bit of a whirlwind. There’s so many societies to join, people to meet and lectures to go to. Thinking about your core reading can sometimes take second place. Your heart might sink when you finally brave the Library only to find your course mates have beaten you to it and there are no copies of the books you need available. However, all is not lost, here’s what you can do to get your hands on those elusive books… by Catriona Matthews
Before you arrive at university you may not know what a reading list is, the purpose it serves, and how to navigate your way around it. Read on to find out more… By Francesca Cornick Continue reading “How to navigate your way around your reading list”
Library staff are here to connect you with information, support and your community but who exactly are they? Let’s take a glimpse behind the scenes… by Jenny McNally Continue reading “Your Library: Behind the scenes”
While your first year at Warwick might not initially require as much study as your later years, you’ll need to knuckle down and open the textbooks sooner or later. When the time comes and the library is filled with upper years, however, there may not be a seat in sight. As such, I present to you three alternative effective study spaces which will help you to pass first year… by Kumail Jaffer Continue reading “Study Spots on Campus”
It’s time for one our favourite Study Happy events… The Library Language Exchange! If you’ve never heard of us before, you’re a fresher interested in meeting new people, or if you’ve just arrived home from your study abroad year, read more about the fortnightly events here… by Daryl Johnson Continue reading “Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Library Language Exchange”
Greetings freshers of 2018! Here’s what you’ve all been waiting for: The Ultimate Warwick Freshers’ Bucket List! How quickly can you tick all of these off?… by Jessica Tatchell Continue reading “Ultimate Warwick Freshers’ Bucket List”
Starting life as a postgraduate is exciting, but it can also be extremely daunting. While as an undergrad you would be in the same boat as all your classmates for three years, navigating a difficult but well-mapped-out route, as a postgraduate it’s easy to feel like you’re in a lifeboat by yourself in the uncharted waters of academia. Thankfully, at the Library we offer a number of different recurring events and programmes and services for postgraduates to help make sure you don’t feel lost at sea (time to drop anchor on this tenuous naval metaphor)… by David Richardson Continue reading “Mastering Warwick as a Postgraduate”
If you’re dyslexic, you’ll understand how much of a nightmare studying can be when you don’t have the right support in place. The library offers an array of assistive support for students who are dyslexic, but did you know these techniques can be useful to anyone who experiences barriers to learning? For the upcoming Dyslexia Awareness Week, here’s a list of ways the library can support your needs… by Jennifer McNally and Laura Waller Continue reading “Dyslexia Awareness Week: How the Library can support everyone”
Bullet journaling is one of the simplest time management systems you can use. All you need is a notebook and a pen. It’s a super reflexive system that can help boost your productivity, especially if you’ve had trouble with the rigidity of more conventional diaries. Here’s a guide to setting up your own bullet journal… by Amy Preston
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