You might find it practical to use this database to give you a sense of what your dissertation or thesis may look like & how they are structured.

1. Library Foyer - 44 PCs

2. Library Middle Floor Open Plan - 20 PCs

3. Library Top Floor - 22 PCs

4. Library LapSafe - 108 Laptops

Find more information on borrowing a laptop and using the PCs in the Library here. 

Check out our list of study space here https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library/using-library/study-spaces

You can find both print and online material from using LibrarySearch. 

Our guides aim to guide and support you with your studies by outlining key skills & steps around various academic & research topics. 

Relax and take a break in our Energy Pods, located on Level 1 of the Library.

Some stages might not be relevant to your specific thesis, but it's a good place to start to gain an understanding of what is required at each step.

Our tutorials cover the literature review process, search strategies, using academic databases & using different sources of information. If you require further information or help with the topics covered, you can contact the team at library.learning@mu.ie.

The virtual pack is designed to point you in the right direction and to help you get to know the Library, it's services, online resources & supports.

You will find a list of topics in each section with links to useful guides, web-pages and resources that will support you throughout the semester.

If you need further help, you can also contact our team with your query, or to organise a consultation at library.learning@mu.ie.

We are wishing you the very best of luck with your studies this year - The Teaching & Learning Team.

You will also find the tab for Reference Management Tools here.

To find out more about these tools, visit the guide or see our video Using Reference Management Tools to enhance your research output

The EndNote Guide explains what EndNote is, the benefits of using it, and how to download it to your PC or laptop.

Step into a serene environment, complete with gentle lighting, calming sounds, and comfortable seating – a place where you can unwind and relax. Whether you need a moment of tranquillity between classes or a refuge from the pressures of university life, Cubbie is here for you.

Book a 15 minute session on Cubbie here.

Databases are useful as they can hold material relevant to a specific discipline (Law, Geography, English), multi-disciplinary (social sciences, arts & humanities) or based on a specific type of material (newspapers, photographs, audio).