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Learning Support – Waterford

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SETU Waterford Libraries’ learning support programme is designed to help students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to become competent library users and to develop independent research skills. Available online or in person.

Lecturers are invited to book in their student groups for library tutorials using the link above. A full menu of training available can be viewed at the end of this page. Library training is best booked after students have received the details of their assignments.

Lecturers are invited to book in their student groups for library tutorials using the contact details below. A full menu of training available can be viewed at the end of this page. Library training is best booked after students have received the details of their assignments.

To book training in the College Street Library, contact: Diarmuid McIlhinney, Ext. 2262 or email [email protected])

One to one library support gives personalised, in-depth library support for SETU undergraduate students, postgraduate students and staff.  One to one support is delivered either in person or online and is available Monday – Friday.

Tailored to your individual needs, the session can:

  • Help you find the full-text of the books, ebooks and journal articles you need
  • Help you develop a search strategy to get you started on your research
  • Address any other library/research related queries you have

You can sign up for a session using the link above. We will contact you within two working days to schedule and/or confirm the session.

Training Available:

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Introduction to Library Resources

  • Finding books and ebooks
  • Developing an effective search strategy
  • Finding journal articles in SETU Libraries Search

Library Resources for Literature Review / Research project

  • Searching subject specific library databases
  • Finding journal articles using advanced search techniques
  • Ebooks for research

Library Resources for Researchers (Postgraduates)

  • Library services and resources for researchers
  • Managing search results/references
  • Finding important papers and prominent researchers in your field

Scopus/Web of Science
(Excellent resources for Researchers)

  • Curated abstract and citation databases
  • Metrics and analytical tools for articles, journals and authors
  • Discover who is researching what in global literature and where they are doing it

Referencing – Harvard style or APA

  • Understanding why and when to reference
  • How to apply APA or Harvard style

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EndNote Online

  • Online reference management tool
  • Store, manage and organise references
  • Automatically create and format citations and bibliographies in MS Word