{"id":4890,"date":"2025-10-15T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/?p=4890"},"modified":"2025-10-07T15:53:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T14:53:00","slug":"digital-library-skills-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2025\/10\/15\/digital-library-skills-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Library Skills Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Digital Library Skills Programme<\/h1>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Library Skills Programme 2025\/26 <\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s on offer<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"55\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.napier.ac.uk\/event\/4392684\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mendeley and EndNote: introduction and comparison<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Tues 14 Oct, 11am<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you wondering which reference manager to use? This session can help you decide (or see individual sessions for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.napier.ac.uk\/event\/4409580\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EndNote 2025<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.napier.ac.uk\/event\/4402014\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mendeley<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"55\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.napier.ac.uk\/event\/4405089\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Literature Searching<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Tues 28 Oct, 2pm<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interactive workshop suitable for all \u2013 Some of the pros and cons and practicalities of AI and literature searching.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"55\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.napier.ac.uk\/event\/4442913\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Open Access Publishing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Tues 11 Nov, 11am<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This session will outline why Open Access is important for you and the university, and how the Library can support you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to join<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See all upcoming session topics and dates, and book your place on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.napier.ac.uk\/calendar\/events?cid=4601&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=4601&amp;inc=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Training and Events Calendar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn Library skills to help you succeed<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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\u2019re open to all students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What you\u2019ll learn<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pick the sessions that suit you \u2014 each one is standalone, and some are tailored to specific subjects. Topics include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"56\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to find academic sources for your essays and assignments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"56\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting started with reference management tools like Mendeley and EndNote<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"56\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Artificial intelligence (AI) and literature searching<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to join<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See all upcoming session topics and dates and book your place on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.napier.ac.uk\/calendar\/events?cid=4601&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=4601&amp;inc=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Training and Events Calendar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital Library Skills Programme Digital Library Skills Programme 2025\/26 October 2025\u00a0 Develop your Library skills with our Digital Library Skills Programme, running throughout the 2025\/26 academic year. 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