Friday 15 February 2013

Semester 2 Drop-in sessions

               Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/garrellmillhouse/
 
Have you ever struggled to get access to an article from home, can't get to the full text?
Losing marks for incorrect referencing?
Trying to find images and film content but don't know where to start?
 
If you find yourself asking any of the above then why not come along to our drop-in sessions where we can help you access and use a wealth of resources to help you succeed and excel in your studies.
 
The sessions are all designed so that you can drop-in between 12pm and 3pm to get answers to your questions and see live demonstrations - you can stay for however little or long you need.  All sessions will take place in the Library Training Room in the North Area, 1st floor.
 

Access articles remotely
Tuesday 19th Feb 12-3pm
Tuesday 26th Feb 12-3pm
 
Referencing help with RefWorks
Wednesday 6th March 12-3pm
Wednesday 13th March 12-3pm
 
Access images and multimedia
Tuesday 19th March 12-3pm
Tuesday 26th March 12-3pm

Friday 8 February 2013

Get a £20 Amazon voucher with Project DigitISE focus group






 The University is undertaking some research into students' understanding of and attitudes to digital literacy skills, especially as they relate to employability.

In November 2012 Project DigitISE undertook a survey of students and a summary of findings can be found on the project blog: http://blog.westminster.ac.uk/jisc-employability

Now we are looking for second and third year students to take part in a focus group. We ask for up to two hours of your time and participants will each receive a £20 Amazon voucher. Focus groups take place 4pm to 6pm on

Wednesday 13th February
Thursday 14th February
Friday 15th February

If you are interested in taking part, complete our registration form

Watch out soon for Get the Digital Edge, a day of workshops and seminars on March 21st to help you improve your technological skills when job seeking.