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Subject guides and librarians

The Librarians are specialists in their subject areas and are available to advise and support students in the following ways:

  • Help with researching for assignments, dissertations and projects
  • Effective use of Library subject collections, databases and other resources
  • Referencing and plagiarism
  • Basic study skills
  • And any other information needs you may have related to your studies

If you'd like more support on subject specific research, please contact your Academic Liaison Librarian.

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Library Skills

A cartoon of three students engaged in learningLibrary 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! 


Upcoming workshops....
 

Getting Started with Zotero

You can bring your own laptop to this session. 

Learn how Zotero can simplify your referencing! In this hands-on session, you will:

  • Understand what Zotero is and why it’s useful for managing references
  • Install Zotero and the browser connector on your own device
  • Save, organise, and check references from websites, databases, and more
  • Insert in-text citations and generate reference lists
  • Apply the correct referencing style (CTR Harvard, APA, etc.)

 The workshop will take place in the Library Training Room (LCG-26) on the ground floor of Holloway Road Library.

Monday 13 October 2025 13:00-14:30 In-Person Sign up here
Friday 28 November 2025 13:00-14:30 In-person Sign up here

 

How to use Gen AI and why should I care?

Here’s an opportunity to sharpen your AI literacy skills. Work on real-life examples of AI-generated content, critically assess AI outputs and navigate ethical considerations. We'll also cover how to properly acknowledge and reference AI in your academic work.

This hands-on workshop will take place in the Library Training Room (LCG-26) on the ground floor of Holloway Road Library.  Prior to attending the workshop listen to a recording of  "What is AI?" on our AI guide.

Monday 27 October 2025 13:00-14:30 In-Person Sign up here
Tuesday 4 November 2025 13:00-14:30 In-person Sign up here
Thursday 20 November 2025 13:00-14:30 In-person Sign up here
Monday 1 December 2025 13:00-14:30 In-person Sign up here

 

What is Academic Integrity and why should I care?

Spot plagiarism and collusion, and learn about the perils of contract cheating and misuse of Generative AI.

In this session, you’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls, understand the consequences of misconduct, and test your judgement in a quick quiz

Wednesday 22 October 2025 13:15-14:00 Online Sign up here
Tuesday 12 November 2025 13:15-14:00 Online Sign up here

 

How to Reference with Cite Them Right

Why does referencing matter, and which style should you use at London Met? This video explains the importance of referencing, introduces the main styles used at the University, and shows you how to use the referencing support guide Cite Them Right.

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Want to skip ahead? Tap the up arrow at the bottom centre of the video to browse and go straight to the chapter you need.
If you still have questions, you can contact your librarian at alls@londonmet.ac.uk 

 

Library Refresher and Using Library Search

Explore the library in your own time with this self-paced video.

  • Overview of key services
  • The Skills Hub
  • Subject Guides
  • Library Search
If you still have questions, you can contact your librarian at alls@londonmet.ac.uk 

 

Online reading lists

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:


Reading List

Search for lists, modules & courses

Cite Them Right

Cite Them Right banner. A student's must-have online referencing tool.

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. 

 Better referencing, better assignments, better grades.


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.

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