In this video, your Subject Librarian guides you through the key steps to finding academic sources for a complex topic. The video introduces the Advanced search in LibrarySearch and shows you how to build effective searches. Learn about databases and how you can applying the techniques learnt when using the Advanced search in LibrarySearch.
Edinburgh Napier University students and staff have SharePoint access to the PowerPoint slides used in the video.
This video is a half hour introduction to the basics of Mendeley - including how to install Mendeley Reference Manager, import PDFs and references, and insert references and a bibliography into a Word document. You can find more detailed information on our Reference Management LibGuide. Look for a live training session on our Training and Events Calendar.
Are you interested in finding out the training sessions, workshops and help sessions available to students? See what's on offer from the library in the Training and Events calendar. Sessions are free for students and staff at the university and there's no limit to the number of sessions you can attend.
Library support sessions in Trimester 1 - 2024
During Trimester 1 there are a number of Library drop-ins for Computing, Engineering & Built Environment students. Led by your Subject Librarian, sessions take place in Merchiston Library or online in Teams. Just bring your Library questions. See the filtered links below to browse the sessions offered to students.
There are other training and support sessions in Trimester 1 to help you with your studies. Registration is required and the meeting link will be sent later.