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Are you just starting your doctorate? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD? We can help you on your journey.

Learn to work smarter with our upcoming series of workshops.

Are you just starting your doctorate? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD? Library staff are running a series of digital and information skills workshops for postgraduate research students. Wherever you are on your research journey, we have a skills workshop for you. Book now via Course Booking. Topics include: Foundations of...

Given the climate emergency, most of us are keen to reduce our impact on the environment. But what can we do to make a difference? Join us for this online workshop to consider the various impacts of our use of digital technologies and explore practical steps you can take to reduce...

In this two-hour workshop we will look at the bibliographic management software RefWorks and explain how to export references from main academic databases into your RefWorks account, manage your account and create in-text citations using the RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) add-on. There will be hands-on time for students to practise using...

Join us in this practical workshop where we wil explore search techniques and resources needed for successful literature searching. This workshop follows on from Literature Searching I and covers: Using Primo to identify and link to databases to find journal articles and research-level material in support of your course work and dissertation Using...

Ensure that you are aware of the resources available to support you in your research. In this workshop, which will be delivered on the Old Aberdeen campus, we will look at planning a search, using Google for support materials, and Primo for scholarly information. The session will be a mix...

Join us for an online session exploring principles of referencing across different styles and the broader concept of academic integrity. UG students also welcome!

In this 45-minute session we will speak about different types of academic sources and their importance in Higher Education. Join us online if you have any questions about journal articles or want to know more about how academic databases can support your study or research. In this session we will look...

This series of 15 short sessions is full of tips and tricks to make your digital life easier.