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‘Really informative about the subjectI was interested in.’IASS Student‘Well worth my time’Philosophy StudentLibrary Services Survey, 2013Library Services Supportfor Your Studies‘Helped me a great deal with mydissertation research.’Student, Library Services Survey, 2013‘Having the training session at the startreally put your mind at ease in termsof how to find books, how to get accessto your eJournals and all the differentthings that you need to be able to doin order to become a successful student.’Ashley, Law StudentAll Library Services documents are available in otherformats, please contact Library Services on 0121 414 5828or www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/library/justaskfor information.www.birmingham.ac.uk8257 © University of Birmingham 2013. Printed on a recycled grade paper containing 100% post-consumer waste.Saved me a lot of time. WithoutLibrary Services I couldn’t havecompleted my BA.Elaine, Theology Studentwww.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/library

Subject AdvisorsSubject Advisor AppointmentsAcademic Skills CentreLooking for help and advice to find information for your research,project work and essays?Our Subject Advisors are available at the click of a mouse,providing help, advice, training, support and documentationto students and staff.www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/library/subjectSupport is provided for all subjects in the formof one-to-one appointments.‘I had no idea it was possible to haveone to one help sessions or that it waseasy to organise.’History Student, Library Services Survey, 2013‘They will be able to point you in theright direction.’Alex, Law StudentAppointments are arranged at a mutually convenient time and maybe conducted in person, via email, over the phone or via Skype.The choice is yours.Through these we aim to give you the confidence to use libraryand information resources independently, enhancing your academicexperience and achievement.98% of students who completed our AppointmentSurvey would recommend Subject Advisors to theirfellow students.‘Excellent professional service.’Student, Library Services Survey, 2013Want to get that 1st for your assignment, report or project?Want to improve and develop your maths for your course?The Academic Skills Centre can help undergraduate studentsdevelop mathematical, general academic and writing skills.90% of students attending our Transition Review 2013workshops said that they would change the way that theyworked following the workshop!To find out more visit our website and online resources:www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/ascMathematics Support CentreWe can help you with the mathematicaland statistical content of undergraduatecourses. We are open: Monday to FridayMathematicsSupport CentrePART OF THE ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTRE(term time) in room 115a, Main Library. Find our opening timesat https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/maths-centreNo need to make an appointment.General Academic and Writing SkillsWe can help you get the best from your studies.We provide workshops, and one-to-one sessions and somesessions are available after 5.00pm.Workshops not for you? Why not try our online resources?Guide to Effective Learning (GEL) http://diglibdr.bham.ac.uk/library/GEL.html and Skills4Study Campus http://bit.ly/NL3TFrPASS: Peer Assisted Study Sessions‘Useful tips on searching and usingEndNote.’Theology Student, Library Services Survey, 2013PASS gives you an opportunity to work togetherand discuss your learning with other students.Affiliated to UK CentreThe sessions are weekly or fortnightly one hourstudy groups for students who are new to an academic module.https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/libraryservices/pass/index.aspx