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:
- Mendeley and EndNote: introduction and comparison Tues 14 Oct, 11am
Are you wondering which reference manager to use? This session can help you decide (or see individual sessions for EndNote 2025 or Mendeley)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Literature Searching Tues 28 Oct, 2pm
Interactive workshop suitable for all – Some of the pros and cons and practicalities of AI and literature searching.
- 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.

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