Accessible Learning Support & Resources at Stratford Library
Discover the comprehensive support and resources available at UEL and Birkbeck Libraries for your academic needs. From study zones and Birkbeck Collection to IT facilities and one-on-one assistance, find everything you need for successful learning.
Accessible Learning Support & Resources at Stratford Library
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Library and Learning Services Learning Support Advisers Team September 2011
Learning Support Advisers at Stratford Brenda Osakwe Eleni Zazani KwasiDarko-Ampem bbksupport@uel.ac.uk
We are here …every day • Mon - Thurs: 4am - 9pm • Friday: 4am - 9pm • Saturday: 10am - 4pm • Sunday: 10am - 5pm But the UEL Library is open 24 Hours, 7 days a week during term time
As a Birkbeck Student you have access to….. • UEL Campus Library • Birkbeck • Library
Your ID card is your Library card … And your passport to: • Enter into your class • Access all the UEL facilities • Borrow resources • Print materials Bring it with you at all times Learning Support & Resources at Stratford Library
Library overview Study zones • Quiet and silent study • Group study • Switch your mobile phone to silent when you enter the library • No hot food or drinks
BirkbeckCollection • Continually growing – 4,000 items
BirkbeckCollection • The Collection is located in room 121 • You can borrow up to 10 books either for 1 or 4 weeks • Not for Loans – reference only • The UEL collection for reference only
Library overview • Self-service machines to issue and return • Log in to your account • Check your loans • Renew your books online • Reserve items • Fines 10p or 30p
Computing & IT facilities • 140 computers in the library • More PCs in the Computing Centre • Wireless access is available • Access to Birkbeck’selectronic resources via Internet • Printing and photocopying facilities
The Library is a great source... • of practical guidance and in-depth assistance • one-to-one support with • getting started with IT and the electronic resources • of inspiration • one-to-one support with • getting started with your assignments
The Library can also help you… • Filter overwhelming information • Get to know what information to use or avoid
The Learning Support Advisers provide evening skills sessions • How to use the Birkbeck and UEL Library catalogues • How to find electronic resources for your assignments using Birkbeck’selibrary • Autumn term - Tuesdays and Wednesdays • Drop-in or book Library tours and one-to-one support
Birkbeck Library in Central London Full Access with your ID card
Your Birkbeck ID card • Access all the main BBK Library facilities • Borrow materials • Print • Photocopy Visit the MyBirkbeck website if you have not received it • Your Birkbeck library card
Learn how to use the Library and electronic Resources • Refresh your memory with online tutorials • Available at 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/
Keep up-to-date with library news • Check • Birkbeck Stratford web pages www.bbk.ac.uk/lib/stratford • Follow us on Twitter • twitter.com/BBKStratfordLib
Need more Help? Contact us: • tel: 020 8223 4218 • email: bbksupport@uel.ac.uk We look forward to seeing you