Finding and using information
New to the LRC?
If you are new to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), the following guides will help you get started:
- Learn the basics through our LRC User Guide Tutorial and tutorial notes [PDF]
- Search the Library Catalogue to find books, journals, e-journals, articles and other academic resources.
- Access subject resources and support relevant to your area of study.
- Explore our library guides for further help and research support.
- Accessing your Reading Lists through Blackboard.
Please ensure that you are logged in to Blackboard and refer to the Learning Resource Centre section. Note that not all modules may have reading lists available.
Finding information for a project or assignment
If you are starting a project or assignment, the following resources may help you:
- Consult subject resources and support related to your area of study.
- Read our guide on conducting a literature search.
- Learn about different types of publications, including guidance on finding journal articles.
Citing references
Once you have identified useful sources, you will need to reference them appropriately in your work.
- Citing references - read our guide for general guidance and examples of referencing styles.
- Mendeley- use this reference management tool to organize your references and insert citations into your assignments.
- Managing references - an overview of different reference management tools and systems available.