Amy Edwards – Page 46 – Student Shout Out

Advanced session using EndNote 21

Start Date: 31 October 2024 3:00 pm

End Date: 31 October 2024 4:00 pm

Location: Online

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This session is aimed at staff and students who have already attended an introduction session.

It aims to: help you personalise your EndNote library further by:

Creating groups to organise your references, use PDF notes and keyword searching
Import extra styles and adapt templates
Import references from wider sources not compatible with EndNote via direct export- eg Google Scholar

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Posted in EventsTagged Library, LIS, support

Library Skills Session: Introduction to Library Services

Start Date: 30 October 2024 12:30 pm

End Date: 30 October 2024 1:00 pm

Location: Teams

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This session will:

Introduce you to Portal, email and OneDrive
Show you how to access free software, including Microsoft Office 365
Show you where our libraries are located and how to find and borrow books
Demonstrate how to find your eLibraries and reading lists

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For any questions please contact Caitlyn Hallman c.hallmanlewis@chester.ac.uk

Posted in EventsTagged Library

Introduction To EndNote

Start Date: 29 October 2024 3:00 pm

End Date: 24 October 2024 4:00 pm

Location: Online

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You will develop an understanding of what bibliographic software is and how it can be used. Learn about:

– Setting up your EndNote library and creating a basic group set to manage your references
– How to add references both manually and via export options using subject databases
– How to find or export PDF’s of documents into your library and attach to record
– How to create reference lists in Word and choose an output style.

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For any questions please contact endnote@chester.ac.uk

Posted in EventsTagged Library, LIS, support

Library Skills Session: Literature searching for your systematic review

Start Date: 24 October 2024 11:00 am

End Date: 24 October 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Teams

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This session will enable you to:

Think strategically and critically about your literature search
Create a search strategy for a systematic literature search
Identify key relevant resources for your search
Apply advanced search techniques and retrieve relevant literature

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Any questions please contact Anne Williams a.williams@chester.ac.uk

Posted in EventsTagged Library, LIS, support

Dissertation literature: where do I begin?

Start Date: 17 October 2024 10:00 am

End Date: 17 October 2024 11:00 am

Location: Online

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This session is aimed at final year undergraduate and postgraduate students and will help you to plan your searches and use time saving search techniques to find the most relevant academic sources. Learn how to use subject specific databases to find high quality academic journals and research papers.

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For any questions please contact Jo Winchcombe j.winchcombe@chester.ac.uk

Posted in EventsTagged Academic Skills, Library

Finding resources on library search and your eLibraries

Start Date: 8 October 2024 11:00 am

End Date: 8 October 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Online/Microsoft Teams

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Join this session to learn how to find e-books, print books and journal articles through the University’s Library Search database. Module e-libraries will also be highlighted, including how to locate subject e-journals and database links. This session is a must for learning the basics of searching for academic information and will also highlight techniques such as saved searches and citation tools.

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For any questions please contact Sterling Johnson sterling.johnson@chester.ac.uk

Posted in EventsTagged Library, LIS, support

Patch Challenge

Start Date: 3 December 2024 11:30 am

End Date: 3 December 2024 1:30 pm

Location: Community Hub’s Craft Room, Exton Park

Got some clothing that needs fixing? Want to stitch up on your sewing skills? Or simply meet others during a relaxed event?

Bring your dropped hems, holey jumpers, worn jeans, unravelled cuffs, and let the Patch Challenge group help you bring your unworn clothing back to life and back into use.

Drop in at the Community Hub’s Craft Room (Exton Park), any time between 11.30am–1pm on:

Tuesday 3 December.

You do not need to know how to sew to join in the Patch Challenge – just an interest to give it a go!

For any questions or more details, email sustainability@chester.ac.uk.

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Patch Challenge

Start Date: 12 November 2024 11:30 am

End Date: 12 November 2024 1:30 pm

Location: Community Hub’s Craft Room, Exton Park

Got some clothing that needs fixing? Want to stitch up on your sewing skills? Or simply meet others during a relaxed event?

Bring your dropped hems, holey jumpers, worn jeans, unravelled cuffs, and let the Patch Challenge group help you bring your unworn clothing back to life and back into use.

Drop in at the Community Hub’s Craft Room (Exton Park), any time between 11.30am–1pm on:

Tuesday 12 November.
Tuesday 3 December.

You do not need to know how to sew to join in the Patch Challenge – just an interest to give it a go!

For any questions or more details, email sustainability@chester.ac.uk.

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Patch Challenge

Start Date: 15 October 2024 11:30 am

End Date: 15 October 2024 1:30 pm

Location: Community Hub’s Craft Room, Exton Park

Got some clothing that needs fixing? Want to stitch up on your sewing skills? Or simply meet others during a relaxed event?

Bring your dropped hems, holey jumpers, worn jeans, unravelled cuffs, and let the Patch Challenge group help you bring your unworn clothing back to life and back into use.

Drop in at the Community Hub’s Craft Room (Exton Park), any time between 11.30am–1pm on:

Tuesday 15 October.
Tuesday 12 November.
Tuesday 3 December.

You do not need to know how to sew to join in the Patch Challenge – just an interest to give it a go!

For any questions or more details, email sustainability@chester.ac.uk.

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Allotment Session

Start Date: 3 October 2024 3:00 pm

End Date: 3 October 2024 4:00 pm

Location: University Allotment, Walpole Street (just off Parkgate Road).

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The Volunteering team along with the Sustainability team invite you to come along and discover the University’s allotment – a space for students to take ownership and let their gardening skills bloom over time.

No experience is needed – just your presence and enthusiasm!

Thursday 3 October, 3pm – 4pm.
University Allotment, Walpole Street (just off Parkgate Road).

Helping to grow produce (vegetables, fruit and plants) and create a welcoming, natural space, this opportunity is a fantastic chance to connect with others and and boost your wellbeing.

To book your space for this session, please follow this link.

If you have any questions, or are unsure of how to get to the University’s allotment, please email sustainability@chester.ac.uk.

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