Useful library services and support for working off campus by Skills for Learning University of Salford https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0 Find out about all of the different library services and support that can help you study from off campus. en-us 2018-01-15 10:00:14 UTC 2023-02-08 19:31:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/84318059/52d09ee248570a9171a416ae87cf436d/Resources.jpg SCONUL Access skillsforlearningus https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/221391285 SCONUL Access is a free-to-use scheme that allows many university library users to borrow or use books and journals at other libraries in the scheme. There are over 180 UK-based universities in the scheme.   

Find out more at their website.]]> 2018-01-15 10:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/221391285 You want it, we get it skillsforlearningus https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/221394815 You Want It We Get It is a free service for current staff and students to request books and journal articles not held in Library stock. 

This service is useful for off-campus study because you can use it to request eBooks for the Library (where available), electronic versions of articles we don't stock and electronic book chapters where we only have a book in print (all in accordance with copyright restrictions). .

Find out more on our website.]]> 2018-01-15 10:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/221394815 Distance learner scanning service skillsforlearningus https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/221398266 Students studying on distance learning programmes can request scanned copies of journal articles or book chapters that are in the printed Library stock.

NB. This is only available for students studying on a registered distance learner programme.

Find out more, including requesting resources and the restrictions here.

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Find out more here.
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Check out all services here.]]> 2018-01-15 11:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/221416158 Ask the Library... skillsforlearningus https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/221421716 Need help with something? ]]> 2018-01-15 12:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/221421716 Library Access skillsforlearningus https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/272840787 Library Access is a browser extension, or add-on, which makes it simpler to access articles, journals and databases when you studying off campus. It also allows you to highlight and search for keywords quickly and effectively.

Find out more by watching the video and learn how to install it on our website.
]]> 2018-08-13 11:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/272840787 Library support for learning off campus skillsforlearningus https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/467653755 Our 'Library support for learning off campus' blog post will introduce you to all of the library services and support you can use and access, making learning off campus easy!]]> 2020-03-20 11:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/467653755 Skills for Learning blog skillsforlearningus https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/467688507 Follow our Skills for Learning blog to keep up-to-date with The Library and get handy library, study and digital skills information.]]> 2020-03-20 12:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/467688507 Skills for Learning skillsforlearningus https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/467695242 There is a wealth of online training and support that you can access 24/7 via our Skills for Learning website.  It contains information and support with: academic writing, critical evaluation, referencing and avoiding plagiarism, finding and using academic information and developing your digital and IT skills, to name but a few! It includes eLearning, videos and a range of help guides. Go check it out!]]> 2020-03-20 12:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/467695242 Online one-to-one support skillsforlearningus https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/467751370 Finding you need more help off campus?  Your Library Academic Support Team offer online one-to-one appointments.  To arrange one, please contact your Library Academic Support Team here.]]> 2020-03-20 13:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/skillsforlearningus/jfwy7a7xomj0/wish/467751370