Introduction to Library and Learning Services for FBL students: Home

Here are our top tips for getting started:

1. Independent learning means that you are in control of your timetable and how you spend your time, so use it wisely. You will be given times and locations of seminars, workshops and other sessions you have to attend as part of your course, and you will also need to allocate time for reading, researching and completing assignments, as well as for all your social activities. Get a head start by watching the 4 step time management video, produced by students
2. As a student you will be encouraged to question everything, and a crucial skill you need for this is critical thinking. You definitely get better at this with practice, so get started by reading the short introduction to Critical and analytical thinking skills. If you want to find out more, both resources mentioned on the website are available as e-books via NELSON
3. You will be expected to research information from a variety of sources to support your work. Don't assume that Google is the best tool and everything you find is of good quality. Always question what you find.
4. Familiarise yourself with NELSON as this is a good starting point for research and connects you with key resources provided by the University. Watch the Skills Hub videos for guidance on using NELSON so you know what to do when that first assignment comes in
5. Make sure you know how to book an appointment with LLS Teams, in case you need help developing your research or academic skills. We are available throughout your course to help you when you need it.

• Skills Hub
• General library enquiries: libraryhelp@northampton.ac.uk (or use LibChat when browsing the library web pages)
• Contact Academic Librarians by email: librarians@northampton.ac.uk 
• Contact Learning Development by email: learningdevelopment@northampton.ac.uk