Information skills
Get advice, guidance and training on how to use the library systems and resources
The library’s new information skills librarian is starting soon. See below for the types of training and support available. To request a training session, please email the information skills librarian.
Information skills training sessions
- Introduction to the library
- Basic and advanced database searching – see also links to training videos at the end of this page
- Using EndNote Web to manage your references
- Citing and referencing
- Avoiding plagiarism
How training can help you
Literature searching videos
The library has produced a series of videos to help you with basic and advanced literature searching.
Citing and referencing help
Videos to help with citing and referencing, including using EndNote Web, are available on our citing and referencing page.
Moodle information skills page
Tavistock and Portman students and staff can find downloads and links to a huge range of support material on Moodle. Go to our information skills Moodle page and enrol yourself by clicking the ‘Enrol Me’ button.
Study skills books and ebooks
Library books and ebooks to help you make the most of your studies, including help with essay writing, managing a research project and preparing for a viva.