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Basic Library induction for International students at University of East London
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Welcome to the Library and Learning Services
Simone Ngozi Okolo Academic Services and Skills Manager and [email protected]
UEL has 2 Library and Learning Centres
Docklands
Stratford -
You can use any of the two libraries
There are books, electronic books, DVDs, and other online resources
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Make sure you know who your subject librarian is Every School has a Subject Librarian who is there to teach you how to use the library effectively
Attend all Library sessions planned by your subject Librarian
Make sure you know how to search for your reading list using our
UEL SearchThe Catalogue will tell you if the resource is available in any of our libraries and where it is located on the shelf. Help to use the catalogue
Opening hours The Library is open 24/7 during term time. Vacation opening hours will varyAlways go to the Library website for up to date information
You need your ID card to: Enter any of the Libraries To borrow books Print Identify you Do not let anybody use
you ID card
You can borrow up to 15 books - books, DVDs, Films
Some initial books to support you:
Electronic books on: Getting ahead as an international student
This book will help you adapt to life at an English speaking university and learn how you can get good grades.
Academic writing: a handbook for international students
This book will help you learn the required standard of writing, essays and other reports You need an Athens username and password to read both books wherever you are.
There are reference resources like dictionaries to be read in the Library as well as free online resources
Books on report and academic writing will help you improve your writing skills
Return books which other students want
If not:
You will pay fines One week Loan - £1 per day - Short/24 Hour Loan - 50p per hr/part hour -
You cannot borrow if your fines get up to £25 .
We will automatically renew books you borrow
There are a number of opportunities to help yourself:
Podcasts - information you can download to listen to on the go
Harvard Referencing
Self service machine enables you to:
Borrow, return and renew books/DVDs.
Pay fines
A pin number is needed which is 0000 initially – ask Library staff to change PIN.
You can also change your PIN by Signing
Into your library account Print out your receipt and
keep it as evidence
Access to electronic journals VIA
Find an e journal
A-z Database Listing
Access to e-books
Access off and on campus
ATHENS Account – the only way to access electronic resources off and in some cases on campus.
Check your email for your Athens username and password
•Ask a Librarian is an online enquiry service -Use to send us queries about using resources and Library services.
•Chat live to a Librarian between 1-7pm Mon - Friday.
•And Saturdays and Sundays between 1-5pm
•Your Feedback- Tell us what you think
•Study rooms – both group and quiet study rooms
•Laptops - can be loaned for one week at a time
Access to the resources of other universities is possible through:
SCONUL Access – enables staff, P/T, D/L, Placement and F/T PG can borrow materials.
Full time undergraduates can have reference access to the resources of participating Libraries.British Library – Books and journal articles not available in UEL libraries can be requested via Interlibrary
Library website - your gateway to good quality free information.
It is important that you do not use poor quality information for your assignment.
The Library has spent thousands of pounds to purchase quality online resources specific to your subject area.
Ask Library staff for help
