St Mary's Library is here to help students with their learning by providing a range of resources, study space & dedicated staff support across two libraries.
If you've bookmarked old links to Summon or your library account please update them, as these are no longer live systems.
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback please email [email protected].
We have some exciting news to share! St Mary's University has replaced Summon with a brand new Library Discovery Tool.
Visit this link to search for resources and to log in to your library account:
https://t.co/4YBQhXWord
A big welcome to all of our new PGCE students from the Hub and Library team.
It's great to see the familiar faces of returning students too! We've made some changes over the summer, so drop in to the library to say hi and take a look.
This is a great opportunity to take part in an exciting national research project and the survey will take no more than 10-15 minutes, click on the following to take part: https://t.co/ewRW8ongFQ
By learning about the experiences students have with diversity β whether religious or cultural, for example β this research aims to inform university policies and practices that will make a difference to the student experience.
We're running some new workshops! Come and drop into one of the sessions during the week beginning 11th October!
Check out the link in our bio πto see what's on offer. Spoiler: they're not all library related! https://t.co/RaRRtLwGAH
From 31st May, our opening hours change: the Naylor Library will be closed at weekends, and the Main Library will be self-service at the weekend. This is also the case for Bank Holiday Monday (31st May). You need your ID card when at the Libraries at any time.
On Monday, staffed hours at the Main Library and opening hours at the Naylor Library will change. There will still be 24 hours self-service in the Main Library from 6pmΒ (Sat from 5pm) - ID card required.
It's #WorldBookNight tonight! Pop into either library to pick up a free copy of Stories to Make You Smile, and don't forget to check out the events on the website: https://t.co/AXpqxvcydV
Happy #WorldBookNight in partnership with @Specsavers! Join us tonight at 7pm for the #ReadingHour. But first, let us know...
The book you'll be reading for #ReadingHour:
A book that makes you smile:
Your happy place to read:
Nominate anyone who makes you smile...π₯°
To celebrate #WorldBookNight this Friday, @LibraryStMarys is giving away copies of 'Stories to make you smile'. Drop in and pick up a copy from the Study Hub or main campus library!
Are you working on your dissertation or an essay?
You may find the guidance in this PPT useful which covers the following:
- Breaking down your question
- Search strategies
- Arguments
- Structure
- Paragraphs
- Paraphrasing & Quoting
- Referencing
https://t.co/0XBfdeh2Jt
How do you begin to construct an argument for your academic assignment?
You'll want to start by broadly conducting research followed with narrow research which focuses on evidence for your work...
See below for more details!
#academicwriting#research#undergrads
It's the Easter vacation next week! The Main Library will remain open 24h hours, but the Naylor Library opening hours will be changing- please see the library pages of SIMMSpace or StaffNet for details.