Library Exam Support 2026

We say this every year, that honestly, we need a better introduction, but hey, it’s always true.

The days are getting longer, the skies a little bit brighter, and the hint that Summer is on its way is in the air. But alongside the seasonal shift comes a familiar reality: exams and final assignments are just around the corner.

Over the years, we’ve built up a catalogue of exam support posts to help you through this busy period. But for 2026, we thought it was time to bring them together. This is the first of three posts to help you during the exam period. Today, we will be going over study skills, but soon we will cover exam support and wellbeing, so stay tuned.

Study Skills and the Library

Our library is your partner in academic success. From building new study skills to strengthening existing ones, we offer a wealth of resources designed to support your journey. Whether you’re looking to master time management, improve your research techniques, or just need a quiet place to focus, we’ve got you covered.
You’ll find these collections across all three campus libraries, covering a wide range of subjects. Dive into key titles on literature searching, research methods, and academic writing. Whether you’re starting your postgraduate thesis or embarking on your very first literature review, our physical and digital resources are here to guide you every step of the way.
All resources are available through LibrarySearch, where you can easily find and request what you need—perhaps even discovering a few titles you didn’t realise would be helpful.
Books can be borrowed using our self-service kiosks and will automatically renew for up to four months, unless requested by another user. If a recall is placed, you’ll receive an email notification and have seven days to return the item.

Study Skills and LibGuides

Then we our Libguides to help you build confidence with your academic and study skills. They are packed with practical advice, tips and tools to help you develop as a researcher as well as strengthen core study skills.

Each school also has its own dedicated page which have been created by our subject librarians with links to relevant databases nd the key resources. Databases include CINAHL, British Standards Online, EBSCO, and many more.

The guide covers core skills you’ll use throughout your time at university, such as literature reviewing, critical thinking, and referencing. There’s also support for using reference management tools like EndNote and Mendeley, helping you stay organised as your reading list grows.

If you’ve explored the LibGuide and feel you’d benefit from a bit of extra support, you can get in touch with us at library@napier.ac.uk. We’ll connect you with one of our subject librarians—often someone who specialises in your area of study—who can offer one-to-one support, either in person or via Microsoft Teams.

You can also check LibCal for upcoming workshops and tutorials, covering everything from literature searching and referencing to making the most of library resources for your research.

Library Space and study skills

Enviroments and spaces have a huge influence on productiveity. Each library offers study rooms and study pods for collobraotion. We have social zones if you need to a little bit of noise to help you focus but if you need complate slience then we have silent areas too. You can find our opening hours on our webpages. 
Academic Skills and the Library

You can find a wide range of books regarding Academic Skills through Library Search.  These will be available both online and in physical books.

As well as the academic skills team, you can contact your subject librarian, someone who specialises in your subject area. They can help you navigate databases, references and finding resources. Additionally, they have crafted lib guides that are tailored to your courses, as well as helping build research skills. Appointments with subject librarians are available through the library training and events calendar, or you can email them as well. Our training and events calendar also offers sessions dedicated to referencing management and how to use the journal collection.

Good Luck!