Information librarians can help students with the following:
Induction: A basic introduction to the Information Librarian for their course, key information regarding the library and how to access support
Searching for information: How to build an effective search strategy and create a search string that can be utilised with any academic search tool
Using search tools:How to apply search strategies and search strings within the various search tools available.
Evaluating information: How to ensure that the information you discover is accurate, reliable and appropriate for use in academic assignments
Referencing: How to understand why referencing is important, how to apply it within your writing and how to correctly acknowledge your sources both in-text and in a reference list.
RefWorks: How to use RefWorks to manage information sources used within assignments and generate your reference list.
Drop in Q/A: Utilised as a returning session for students to catch up with their Information Librarian and ask for help relating to specific issues
For more information on the above sessions please contact the Information Librarians.
Subject libguides provide support that students can access themselves at point of need. They may contain videos, online tutorials and quizzes, all designed to make students proficient library users and give them the research skills necessary for their future lives. The guides are developed and maintained by the information librarians and reflect the needs of the school they support.
Students can book one-to-one appointments by emailing library.support@solent.ac.uk
Face to face appointments for more in depth queries are available for students, please point any students to this support. These appointments are typically 30-60 minutes long. Appointments can be arranged by emailing library.support@solent.ac.uk
One to one or small group appointments are available for more in-depth Harvard referencing queries. These appointments are typically 25 minutes or 45 minutes long.
How to access: Schedule an appointment
If you need an appointment for support with OSCOLA or APA referencing please email referencing.support@solent.ac.uk or the information librarian for law or psychology.