Learning Support and Resources at Stratford Library

1. Library Learning Support and Resources at Stratford Library Learning Support Advisers Team 2011

2. Birkbeck Stratford Library Welcome!

3. Library Team at Stratford Julia Dandy Brenda Osakwe bbksupport@uel.ac.uk Kwasi Darko-Ampem Eleni Zazani

4. You will find us

5. We are here …every day • Monday-Thursday: 4-9pm • Friday: 4-8pm • Saturday: 10am-5pm • Sunday: 10am-4.30pm But the UEL Library is open 24 Hours, 7 days a week during term time

6. Library Team at Stratford A team of 4 Learning Support Advisers • Julia Dandy, j.dandy@bbk.ac.uk • Kwasi Darko-Ampem, k.darko-ampem@bbk.ac.uk • Brenda Osakwe, b.osakwe@bbk.ac.uk • Eleni Zazani, e.zazani@bbk.ac.uk

7. As a Birkbeck Student you have access

8. The library is a great source... • of Practical Guidance and in-depth assistance • One-to-one support on • getting on with the IT and the Electronic Resources • of Inspiration • One-to-one support on • getting started with your assignments

9. The Library also can help you… • Filter overwhelming information. • Get to know what information to use or avoid

10. The Library and the Study Skills Support Teams provide • Group Evening sessions during March on • How to search for books/e-books using the Birkbeck and UEL Library catalogues • How to find electronic resources for your assignment • Searching for journal articles in Birkbeck Library’s electronic databases

11. Your ID card …is your Library card … And your passport to • Enter into your class • Access all the UEL facilities • Borrow books • Print materials • Etc. Bring it with you at all times. Learning Support & Resources at Stratford Library

12. Library overview Study zones Your library is a great place to do research and study ... • Please, Switch your mobile phone to silent when you enter the library

13. BBK Stratford Library overview • The BBK special Collection is located in room 121

14. Library overview • You can Borrow & Renew books • Up to 10 books either for 1 or 4 weeks • The UEL collection is for reference only. • Self-service machines

15. Computing & IT facilities • 140 computers in the library • Printing & Photocopying • More PCs in the “Conference & Computing Center” • Wireless access • Access to the Birkbeck’s electronic resources via Internet • More than 20,000 e-journals, Dictionaries • Past exam papers

16. Computers are always ready for YOU to use when searching books

17. Library Services in Central London Full Access with your ID card

18. This is your Birkbeck ID card … And your passport to • Access all the main BBK Library facilities (Bloomsbury) • Borrow materials • Print • Photocopy If have not already received it, visit the MyBirkbeck website for more information at http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/you/cards/stratford

19. Library Services in Central Londonhttp://www.bbk.ac.uk/lib/ • Borrow books & Renew material • Bring your ID card & ITS Username & password • Use computers for word processing, access to the internet and more • Wireless access • Full Access to electronic resources http://www.bbk.ac.uk/lib/elib/ • Printing & photocopying facilities

20. Learn how to use the library • Join us today for a Library Tour

21. Learn how to use the library & e-Resources • Refresh your memory with online tutorials • Available at http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/library/stratford/research-skills • Visit LIFE – Library Induction For Everyone to get to know more about the Bloomsbury Library at http://www.bbk.ac.uk/lib/life/

22. Keep up to date with Library news • Check • http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/guides/stratford/service-news • Follow us on Twitter • http://twitter.com/BBKStratfordLib

23. Need more Help? Contact the Learning Support Advisers General contact: • tel: 020 8223 4218 • email: bbksupport@uel.ac.uk We are looking forward to seeing you all

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