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London Metropolitan University

Applied Computing, Computer Science, Communications Technology and Mathematics

Library Skills Workshops

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....
 

AI Literacy and How to Use AI Tools (Enhancement Week)

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.

Tuesday 29 October 2024 11:00 - 11:45 Online Sign up here

 

Library Refresher and Using Library Search (Enhancement Week)

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.

Thursday 31 October 2024 11:00- 11:30 Online Sign up here

 

How to Reference with Cite Them Right (Enhancement Week)

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! 

Thursday 31 October 2024 14:00 - 14:30 Online Sign up here


How to Reference with Cite Them Right

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! 

Thursday 14 November 2024 11:00 - 11:30 Online Sign up here

 

Getting Started and Referencing with Zotero in collaboration with the Student Union

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.

Thursday 14 November 2024 14:00 - 16:00 In-Person Sign up here

 

AI Literacy and How to Use AI Tools

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

Monday 25 November 2024 13:00 - 14:00 In-person Sign up here

 

Library Refresher and Using Library Search

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.

Tuesday 3 December 2024 11:00 - 11:30 Online Sign up here

 

Getting Started with Zotero

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. Take advantage of this powerful research aid.

Tuesday 10 December 2024 11:00 - 12:30 Online Sign up here