Your guide to Learning Services

Our aim is to help all learners make the best of our services and to support their studies, whether on or off campus.

University Library – Ormskirk

The University Library is situated at the heart of the Ormskirk Campus.

Library facilities include:

• Access to help and support• Networked computers• Media loans• Laptop loans and wireless throughout the building• Access to 200,000 items including books and audiovisual resources• 95,000 items in our digital library• A comprehensive range of print and electronic journals• Printing and photocopying• Bookable individual study rooms and group rooms• A range of study zones – group work, quiet work and silent study• A range of assistive technologies

PC finder is a new tool (optimised for mobile devices) to help you find a free PC on campus. Find this at: ehu.ac.uk/computers

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Armstrong House

AintreeAintree Hospital

For opening times check our website at:

edgehill.ac.uk/ls/opening-hours

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Site Libraries: Aintree Hospital, Liverpool; Woodlands Centre, Chorley and Armstrong House, Manchester

Aintree and Armstrong House support students studying within the Faculty of Health and Social Care who are based across the North West.

The Woodlands Centre provides support for Faculty of Education students, teachers and mentors working across the UK.

Core facilities at all sites include:

• Access to help and support• 95,000 items in our digital library• Local collections• Computers• Study space• Printing and photocopying

For opening times check our website at: edgehill.ac.uk/ls/opening-hours

Your subject resources are only a click away…

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Resources

You can access your subject resources from the subject web pages: edgehill.ac.uk/ls/subject

Each web page will guide you to key collections of essential eJournals, specialist sources of subject information and wider research resources. All our eResources are available 24/7 through the library catalogue at library.edgehill.ac.uk.

The subject pages provide help with starting your research and include information about:

• All the eResources for your subject• Up to date information about new books for your subject• Search tips• Skills resources• Where to get specialist help• Contact details for your subject librarian

For help with resources you can also contact us in person: Ask desk, 1st floor, University Library

Or go to Ask Us available at: ehu.ac.uk/askus

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The GO portal is the key to all your resources.

go.edgehill.ac.uk

The GO Portal

The GO Portal provides access to everything you need such as library resources, Learning Edge, and your University email. To login all you need is your username (your student number) and password. You will find this in your registration letter.

Login to the GO Portal at go.edgehill.ac.ukor go to the University website at edgehill.ac.uk and click Login.

Once logged in you will have access to a range of information and resources including:

• email• Library catalogue• Learning Edge • Secure storage for your work• Student forums, and much more!

Please make sure you provide us with an alternative email when logging in for the first time; this enables us to quickly resolve any password issues should they arise. If you need help in accessing any of the above, please contact us by phone: 01695 584286 or go to: ehu.ac.uk/askus

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Get instant access to your reading list with the library catalogue.

library.edgehill.ac.uk

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The Library Catalogue

The library catalogue lists all materials held in our libraries and also provides access to the 95,000 items held in our digital library.

To access the library catalogue, login to the GO Portal at go.edgehill.ac.uk and use the Library link at the top. The Library drop down menu also provides quick access to key parts of the catalogue such as My Reading List and My Account.

Alternatively you can go directly to the catalogue at library.edgehill.ac.uk. You can also access the catalogue on your mobile. Just download the link from the catalogue home page.

When you are using eResources or accessing your account, you need to login to My Account.

Through My Account you can:

• Search the library catalogue for all our resources• Find your reading list• Request items out on loan• Renew your books• Manage your library account

Learning Edge is a collection of eight tools in one.

go.edgehill.ac.uk/vle

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ELearning Edge

Learning Edge is a suite of systems which can be accessed online to support you and your learning.

At the heart of Learning Edge is Blackboard Learn™, which is where you will find your Programme and Module course areas. Within these course areas you have 24/7 access to a range of tools and information which may include:

• Communication and collaboration tools such as discussion forums, blogs, wikis and announcements• Course materials such as lecture slides and summaries, information about your assignments and links to electronic library resources• Notification tools to keep you up to date with what’s new in your course areas• Online submission of coursework• Access: go.edgehill.ac.uk/vle

Own a smartphone? With the Blackboard Mobile Learn™ app you can have instant, on-the-go access to Learning Edge communications, handouts, grades, assignments and more. Download Blackboard Mobile Learn™ for free from your device’s app store.

Find help and support in using Learning Edge at: ehu.ac.uk/askus

DISCOVER

Follow the link from the library catalogue: library.edgehill.ac.uk

One Search Tool 1,000s of Edge Hill’s resources

The search tool that gives you accessto thousands of Edge Hill’s resources.

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Discover More

Learning Services has a tool which will help you to access our extensive resources. Discover More is a single search tool that provides fast and simple access to our print and electronic material.

Use Discover More to search for print books, eBooks, journals, full-text articles and much more. The tool searches the library catalogue and the majority – although not all – of our electronic resources.

Discover More is available through our library catalogue at library.edgehill.ac.uk, there is also a mobile friendly version of this tool. To find out more about this search tool go to the Learning Services web pages: ehu.ac.uk/ls or Ask Us: ehu.ac.uk/askus

You can also ask us in person about how to develop your research and information skills:Ask desk, 1st floor, University Library

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For information, guidance and support visit us at the Ask desk…

edgehill.ac.uk/inclusiveservices

Edge Hill University has developed a range of services that enable you to stay connected, wherever you are...

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MSpLD Support Team

Offering support and guidance with:

• Assessments for dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)• Specialist study skills support• Applications for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)• Study needs assessments • Assistive technology support and training• Meres-Irlen syndrome - colour sensitivity assessments• Accessible facilities and equipment• Accessing skills resources

Contact the SpLD Support Team:

In person: Ask desk, 1st floor, University LibraryTel: 01695 584372Email: inclusiveservices@edgehill.ac.uk Web: edgehill.ac.uk/inclusiveservices

Get connected with the latest mobile services from Edge Hill University...

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Get Connected

Edge Hill University has developed a range of mobile services that enable you to get connected, wherever you are...

WifiConnect your laptop, phone or tablet to the University’s wireless network.Connect to eduroam with: username@edgehill.ac.uk and your Edge Hill password ehu.ac.uk/eduroam

PC availability finderThis is a new tool (optimised for mobile devices) to help you find a free PC on campus. Find this at: ehu.ac.uk/computers

Mobile Website Visit m.edgehill.ac.uk from a mobile device to view our mobile optimised website.

EmailAccess email from your mobile device.

Library CatalogueSearch the library catalogue and access your library account.

Learning Edge AppBlackboard Mobile Learn is able to connect to Edge Hill’s VLE.

Edge Hill Central AppLook up course information and stay connected with Edge Hill University wherever you are.

For more information on accessing these services visit: ehu.ac.uk/mobile

Develop your academic skills at workshops or one-to-one sessions…

edgehill.ac.uk/ls/assignment-help

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Learning Services can assist you in developing the academic skills you need to study at university.

If you want help with the following:

• Academic writing• Referencing• Critical thinking• Reading and note making• Managing time and resources and• Finding information

Support is delivered at academic skills workshops or through one to one support. Workshop sessions are advertised via the GO Portal: go.edgehill.ac.uk. Look out for announcements.

Information, support and guides are available through the Learning Services website at:edgehill.ac.uk/ls/assignment-help, or through Ask Us: ehu.ac.uk/askus

You can also contact us in person at: Ask desk, 1st floor, University Library

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Don’t hesitate to contact us whatever your query...

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Armstrong House LibraryFaculty of Health & Social Care

Armstrong HouseManchester Technology Centre Brancaster Road(just off Oxford Road)Manchester M1 7ED

Tel: 01695 650797

Woodlands Library

The Woodlands Centre Southport Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 1QR

Tel: 01257 517136

Aintree Library and Information Resource Centre (LIRC)

Clinical Sciences Centre for Research and EducationAintree HospitalsLower LaneLiverpool L9 7AL

Tel: 0151 529 5851

University Library

Edge Hill UniversitySt Helens RoadOrmskirkLancashireL39 4QP

Tel: 01695 584286

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