Transitioning to university study
Finding books and other sources in academic libraries can feel a bit daunting at first, as they are so much bigger and more highly structured than school or public libraries. Here is a three-step process to help you find material.
| Step 1 | You can search for specific books using the surname of the author and/or one or two words from the title using Library Search the university's online library catalogue (see more guidance in the related links). Alternatively, you can search using keywords to identify books on your topic. |
| Step 2 | Write down the title and author and the classmark (which is the number on the spine of the book). Check the catalogue to see if the book is on loan. |
| Step 3 | Find out where your book is located on the shelves. There should be a library map or plan to help you. There will also be numbers on the end of the shelves. Check the author and title to make sure you have the correct book. Books on the same subject, will have the same classmark so browse the books shelved next to yours. |