Applied Computing, Computer Science, Communications Technology and Mathematics

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! 

Reading for change: disability, identity and wellbeing

Library Services and the Disabilities and Dyslexia Service (DDS) have organised a drop-in event to celebrate diversity and inclusive practices.

⭐ Tuesday 25 November from 11-13:00 In-Person, drop-in
📍 Meet at the Reading for Pleasure Collection on the Mezzanine floor, Learning Centre, Holloway campus
⭐ Come when you can to the slots below!
•    11am to 11.30am: Meet and greet
•    11.30am to 12pm, Library Skills Room (LCM-19):  Accessibility session with Academic Liaison Librarians
•    12pm to 12.30pm, Library Training Room (LCG-26): Themed reading lists and accessibility tools for reading workshop [sign up required for this session]
•    11am to 1pm Disability and Dyslexia Service 

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.

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.

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

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.

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