The Library is always pleased to receive feedback from students as this can help us plan future services.
We'd be interested to hear your views on how you think the Library can best communicate with students.
Please can you spare a couple of minutes to answer the form below.
Many thanks.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JG6JZ2S
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
CAW drop-in sessions!
The Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) are launching new-style drop-in sessions for CU students during the week commencing 8 February 2010. These sessions will take place in the Study Skills Drop-in on the ground floor of the Lanchester Library on the following days and times:
Tuesday – 2-4pm – CU Harvard Reference Style advice
Wednesday – 2-4pm – Academic Style advice
Thursday – 2-4pm – CU Harvard Reference Style advice
The CU Harvard Reference Style Drop-In sessions will address students’ queries about the use of in-text citations, the List of References and any other aspect of the CU Harvard Referencing Style, as well as queries about the different strategies one can use to integrate sources into an academic argument. Students are encouraged to come to the session with a specific question relating to one of their own writing assignments.
The Academic Style Drop-In sessions will address common student writing difficulties including the use of I (first person), run-on sentences, informal language, structuring paragraphs and writing a thesis statement. Students may bring specific questions on Academic Style, but should not expect to discuss their own writing assignments with the tutor.
Please note: The drop-ins will not be individualised tutoring sessions and students may come and go at any point during the two-hour sessions.
Tuesday – 2-4pm – CU Harvard Reference Style advice
Wednesday – 2-4pm – Academic Style advice
Thursday – 2-4pm – CU Harvard Reference Style advice
The CU Harvard Reference Style Drop-In sessions will address students’ queries about the use of in-text citations, the List of References and any other aspect of the CU Harvard Referencing Style, as well as queries about the different strategies one can use to integrate sources into an academic argument. Students are encouraged to come to the session with a specific question relating to one of their own writing assignments.
The Academic Style Drop-In sessions will address common student writing difficulties including the use of I (first person), run-on sentences, informal language, structuring paragraphs and writing a thesis statement. Students may bring specific questions on Academic Style, but should not expect to discuss their own writing assignments with the tutor.
Please note: The drop-ins will not be individualised tutoring sessions and students may come and go at any point during the two-hour sessions.
Friday, 15 January 2010
Writing your third-year dissertation? The Centre for Academic Writing can help!
Come along to one of CAW's third-year dissertation support groups on the following Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm for advice on structure, academic writing style, constructing an argument, referencing your work and more!
The workshops will take place in CAW's computer lab in the Frederick Lanchester Annexe on the following Wednesdays:
27th January 2010
10th February 2010
17th February 2010
24th February 2010
17th March 2010
24th March 2010
Be sure to bring along a copy of your department's dissertation guidelines and any work you have done so far. An Academic Writing Tutor will be on hand while you work on your dissertation in the computer lab.
Spaces are limited so book your place now!
Visit the CAW Reception in the Frederick Lanchester Annexe
Call 024 7688 7902
Email: writing.caw@coventry.ac.uk
The workshops will take place in CAW's computer lab in the Frederick Lanchester Annexe on the following Wednesdays:
27th January 2010
10th February 2010
17th February 2010
24th February 2010
17th March 2010
24th March 2010
Be sure to bring along a copy of your department's dissertation guidelines and any work you have done so far. An Academic Writing Tutor will be on hand while you work on your dissertation in the computer lab.
Spaces are limited so book your place now!
Visit the CAW Reception in the Frederick Lanchester Annexe
Call 024 7688 7902
Email: writing.caw@coventry.ac.uk
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Library Extended Christmas Opening
The Lanchester Library will be open across part of the University’s Christmas closed period this year. The Library will be open to University staff and students for reference and self-service use as follows;
Tuesday 29th December: 13:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 30th December: 13:00 – 17:00
Thursday 31st December: 13:00 – 17:00
Please note that you will need a valid student / staff card in order to access the building. This additional opening is aimed at University members only. Sconul Access and Inspire card holders will not be permitted access on these dates.
During these opening hours you will be able to browse and make use of the Library collections, Library catalogue, Open Access PCs, and Print and Photocopy facilities. Although there will be no staffed service desk, you will be able to borrow, return and renew items via our self-service machines providing there are no blocks on your borrowing record and you have no fines totalling £10 or more.
For full information about the vacation opening in the Library please see our Opening Hours web page.
Tuesday 29th December: 13:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 30th December: 13:00 – 17:00
Thursday 31st December: 13:00 – 17:00
Please note that you will need a valid student / staff card in order to access the building. This additional opening is aimed at University members only. Sconul Access and Inspire card holders will not be permitted access on these dates.
During these opening hours you will be able to browse and make use of the Library collections, Library catalogue, Open Access PCs, and Print and Photocopy facilities. Although there will be no staffed service desk, you will be able to borrow, return and renew items via our self-service machines providing there are no blocks on your borrowing record and you have no fines totalling £10 or more.
For full information about the vacation opening in the Library please see our Opening Hours web page.
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Know how to reference and avoid plagiarism - workshops
Knowing how to reference your assignments and avoid plagiarism at university is really important. The Library is holding lunchtime workshops to help students understand this subject. They are aimed at first year undergraduates, but all students are welcome to attend.
The workshops will cover:
· why referencing is important
· understanding the CU Harvard style of referencing
· knowing what citations are and how to use them.
You need to book a place by contacting the Library Reception in person or by phone on 02476 887575.
Workshops will be held in 209 at the following times:
Tues 24th Nov 12.15-12.45
Thurs 26th Nov 13.15-13.45
Tues 1st Dec 13.15-13.45
Thurs 3rd Dec 12.15-12.45
Tues 8th Dec 12.15-12.45
Thurs 10th Dec 13.15-13.45
The workshops will cover:
· why referencing is important
· understanding the CU Harvard style of referencing
· knowing what citations are and how to use them.
You need to book a place by contacting the Library Reception in person or by phone on 02476 887575.
Workshops will be held in 209 at the following times:
Tues 24th Nov 12.15-12.45
Thurs 26th Nov 13.15-13.45
Tues 1st Dec 13.15-13.45
Thurs 3rd Dec 12.15-12.45
Tues 8th Dec 12.15-12.45
Thurs 10th Dec 13.15-13.45
Monday, 26 October 2009
How do I start my assignment? - lunchtime workshops
How do you start your assignment?
Not sure? Then book on one of our lunchtime Know-how workshops!
The workshops last approx 30 mins and look at topics such as:
- understanding your reading list
- understanding the difference between books and journals and how to use them
- using the information the lecturer has given you and choosing keywords to search on the topic
- the importance of finding quality information on the Internet
- locating material in the library
You need to book a place as space is limited. Please contact the Library Reception in person or by phone on 02476 887575 to reserve a space. (Booking from Mon 27th Oct)
The workshops will take place in 209 at the following times:
Tues 3 Nov 12.15-12.45 Thurs 5 Nov 13.15-13.45
Tues 10 Nov 13.15-13.45 Thurs 12 Nov 12.15-12.45
Tues 17 Nov 12.15-12.45 Thurs 19 Nov 13.15-13.45
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Need advice on how to use the library?
Don’t know how to use the library or how to start an assignment? If so read on….
Throughout the Autumn term the library is running a campaign called
Library Know How.
The campaign is aimed at first year undergraduates, but enquiries from all students are welcome. There will be themed weeks which focus on particular topics showing how to use the library effectively, particularly in relation to an assignment. The weeks are listed below, but you can ask a member of library staff a question on any topic at any time.
The library will also be running workshops in connection with the third and fourth topics below. More details to follow.
Ask at any Enquiry Desk on the subject floors for help on how to use the library.
Library staff are here to help you, so please ask!
Oct 7th - 18th Know how to find and reserve an item
Oct 19th - Nov 1st Know how to renew and check your account
Nov 2nd – 22nd Know how to start your first assignment
Nov 23rd – Dec 11th Know how to reference and avoid plagiarism
Throughout the Autumn term the library is running a campaign called
Library Know How.
The campaign is aimed at first year undergraduates, but enquiries from all students are welcome. There will be themed weeks which focus on particular topics showing how to use the library effectively, particularly in relation to an assignment. The weeks are listed below, but you can ask a member of library staff a question on any topic at any time.
The library will also be running workshops in connection with the third and fourth topics below. More details to follow.
Ask at any Enquiry Desk on the subject floors for help on how to use the library.
Library staff are here to help you, so please ask!
Oct 7th - 18th Know how to find and reserve an item
Oct 19th - Nov 1st Know how to renew and check your account
Nov 2nd – 22nd Know how to start your first assignment
Nov 23rd – Dec 11th Know how to reference and avoid plagiarism
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