The Librarians are specialists in their subject areas and are available to advise and support students in the following ways:
If you'd like more support on subject specific research, please contact your Academic Liaison Librarian using the links on the right.
Library Services supports learning, teaching and research in the vibrant, diverse University that is London Met.
Led by the Academic Liaison Librarian team, these workshops will help you develop your skills for uni and beyond. From understanding referencing or finding the best resource for your subject to using AI, these sessions will boost your knowledge and confidence- ready for when you write your next assignment!
This session will help you rediscover the wide range of services, facilities, and resources available at your library. Learn how to effectively navigate Library Search to access books, ebooks, journal articles, and more. Whether you're new to the library or just need a refresher, this session will equip you with the skills to make the most of the library’s offerings and enhance your research and study experience.
Join this session to excel in referencing for your essays, research papers, or dissertations. Learn how to use Cite Them Right to accurately reference in all major citation styles, including Harvard. This session will provide valuable insights on creating citations and compiling reference lists - a crucial skill for your university journey and beyond. Enhance your academic writing with confidence!
You can bring your own laptop to this session.
Zotero is an essential tool to streamline your workflow and stay organised when working on essays, research papers or projects. Join us for an informative and interactive session on Zotero, designed to help you manage your research and citations with ease. You'll learn how to import sources, organise your materials, and effortlessly generate citations and bibliographies. This hands-on workshop will take place in the Library Training Room (LCG-26) on the ground floor of Holloway Road Library. Take advantage of this powerful research aid.
Join our session to explore the benefits and limitations of AI in an academic setting. This workshop will provide an introduction to AI, discuss its role in academia, and present real-life examples of AI-generated content. You'll also learn how to critically assess AI outputs and navigate ethical considerations. Finally, we'll cover how to properly acknowledge and reference AI in your academic work. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your AI literacy.
The best place to find your reading list is on Weblearn.
Each of your modules will have a Blackboard site. Look for the "Reading List" link in the left hand menu to link to your online reading list.
Or do search for a reading list by module code or title using the quick search box below:
Search for lists, modules & courses
Cite Them Right is an online platform that can help you with your referencing. It provides clear guidance on how to reference with lots of examples. It covers a range of different referencing styles and you can test your knowledge with their tutorial.
To access: go to Cite Them Right > click Log in > click Log in via your institution > search for and select London Metropolitan University > sign in with your usual university email and password.
Choose your referencing style to get started or take a look at their videos and tutorial.
A complete reference source for students and practitioners needing rapid, reliable and up to date online access to British Standards, RIBA publications, legislation and other guidance information related to construction, health and safety and pharmaceuticals, in addition to product catalogues covering the construction, engineering, process and electronics industries. Includes CIS (including AJ Buildings Library), Knowledge Workspace (formerly Specify-It), SCI Blue Book and LABC Type Approval.