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How can you make sure that the Library has all the books you need for your essay, project or thesis? This post explains how students helped to shape our Library collections by participating in our “More Books – Your Books” scheme 2018 (More Books 2018), and how you too can get involved this time around to ensure the Library has all the books you need for essays, projects or theses… By Karen Jackson
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”
As librarians, we spend a lot of time (particularly in week 1!) telling you things we feel you need to know about the Library. So here instead we have asked this year’s lovely Library Associates what they think you should know. Here are their Top 5 Tips, with some very valuable advice… by Kate Courage Continue reading “Top Library Tips from your Library Student Associates”
The Library recently packed its shelves with your personal requests for the “More Books – Your Books!” scheme. Which departments placed the most requests? Which books were most popular? Read to find out… by Chris Bradford Continue reading “More Books – Your Books!”
By now there might be a few things about the Library that you think you ought to know, but aren’t really sure about, and so you are a bit embarrassed to ask. We’re here to help you by sharing some information that will make your life a whole lot easier… By Richard Perkins Continue reading “9 Things You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know about the Library”
By this point in the term you should be well underway with your module reading and hopefully enjoying the benefits of the Library’s Reading List system. But have you ever wondered what’s involved in preparing the lists for you? The Library’s Reading List team will take you through what happens… By Lizzie Morrison
Struggling to manage your module reading? Talis Aspire may at a glance seem like another system to get to grips with before you even set foot in a lecture theatre, but it’s actually a pretty nifty tool that can help you find your way around the other resources and ultimately aid your learning experience… By James Taylor
Continue reading “Making the most of your reading list in Talis Aspire”
Welcome to Warwick! Studying in the UK as an international student can be a very exciting and rewarding experience, and equip you for working and living in a multicultural society. We realise, however, that it can also at times be challenging and stressful as you adjust to the UK academic environment and develop your study skills while working in a foreign language… by Helen Ireland and Helen Riley
Continue reading “International Student? Find out how the Library can support you”
Remember when Harry Potter got his letter from Hogwarts? And attached was a list of all the books he needed to buy? Remember wanting that exact list, rushing out to Flourish and Blotts and buying each and every one of them? The only bit J.K. Rowling didn’t mention was that he probably didn’t need half of them and neither will you…By Thomas Stewart
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