Digital Library Skills Programme

Digital Library Skills Programme 2025/26

October 2025 

Develop your Library skills with our Digital Library Skills Programme, running throughout the 2025/26 academic year. These sessions are open to all University staff and students. 

What’s on offer

The programme includes a range of standalone sessions, some tailored to specific Schools. Sessions are available online, with drop-ins available for students in physical libraries. Upcoming topics include: 

  • Open Access Publishing Tues 11 Nov, 11am
    This session will outline why Open Access is important for you and the university, and how the Library can support you. 

How to join 

See all upcoming session topics and dates, and book your place on the Training and Events Calendar. 

Learn Library skills to help you succeed 

Want to feel more confident using the Library? Our Digital Library Skills Programme is here to help! We run short, practical sessions all year round, both online and drop-ins in physical libraries and they’re open to all students. 

What you’ll learn 

Pick the sessions that suit you — each one is standalone, and some are tailored to specific subjects. Topics include: 

  • How to find academic sources for your essays and assignments 
  • Getting started with reference management tools like Mendeley and EndNote 
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and literature searching 

How to join 

See all upcoming session topics and dates and book your place on the Training and Events Calendar.