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Getting started

Information Services publishes a range of printed and online information guides for new students and staff, including guidance about using the library services.

The guides included on this page are all in PDF format PDF file icon.

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Get the most from our library and IT services

Downloadable guides with useful information on making the most of available IT and library services. 

 
 

Useful resources to help you get started

Libraries

Guidance about using the University's UK libraries:

Authors- a guide aimed particularly at authors trying to publish their own work

Company Information - a guide to researching companies and markets. 

eLibrary Gateway- a guide to finding online subject resources

Guidelines to using the libraries- general information about using the library facilities

Inter-library loans- information about how to borrow items which are not in the library stock

Locations and opening times- information about the locations and opening hours of each of the 10 UK libraries

References- information about how to cite references

UNLOC- a guide to The University of Nottingham Library Online Catalogue (UNLOC)

EndNote - a workbook outlining how to use EndNote version X6

EndNote: Advanced - workbook outlining some of the more advanced features of using EndNote version X6

EndNote Web - a workbook outlining how to use the EndNote Web

Help and support

Help with IT and library services is available for students and staff. Visit our help pages for full details. 

Connect with us

The University of Nottingham has official iTunes U and YouTube accounts - to view the latest videos and podcasts visit the Nottingham Connect page.

Student essentials

Get the latest information about IT and Library services with the Student Essentials page including:

Tutorial

New staff and researchers can find out more about the University's library and information resources, including book suggestions, reading lists and information skills training with our online tutorial.

Postgraduate induction

Download our presentation on library services for postgraduate students.

Software

With the Microsoft Ultimate Steal promotion students can buy Office Professional Academic 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access) at a discounted rate.

Find out more about the software available to University students. 

 

 

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Nottingham, NG7 2NR

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