Information for undergraduates
New to Reading?
- Check out our Information for new students
The basics...
- Read the Making the most of guide (PDF) - for an introduction to using the Library
- Using the Library - this section of our website also includes lots of basic information about our services and facilities including opening hours, borrowing and floor plans
- Jargon buster - Library words explained
Writing essays?
Use the following sources to get you started:
- Subject help - resources and help for your subject
- Finding books
- Finding journal articles
- Citing references
- Doing your literature search - guidance on how to go about finding books, articles and other materials for your dissertation
Help
Your librarian
Each subject has a liaison librarian who can help you with any subject related enquiries.
Information desks
Staff on our information desks can help with general enquiries. Don't be afraid to come and ask for help! There are information desks on the Ground, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Floor of the Library.
Our website
- Finding information - this section includes links to guides and information on training sessions being run by the Library.
- Contacts & support - includes information on contacting us wherever you are.