{"id":716,"date":"2022-12-08T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/?p=716"},"modified":"2022-12-07T17:12:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T17:12:31","slug":"ten-top-library-and-information-services-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/2022\/12\/08\/ten-top-library-and-information-services-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Top Library and Information Services Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"241\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2022\/10\/ddt-training-ba_59737571-1024x241.png\" alt=\"Banner with Student Digital Champion\" class=\"wp-image-436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2022\/10\/ddt-training-ba_59737571-1024x241.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2022\/10\/ddt-training-ba_59737571-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2022\/10\/ddt-training-ba_59737571-768x181.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2022\/10\/ddt-training-ba_59737571-1536x362.png 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2022\/10\/ddt-training-ba_59737571-2048x482.png 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/digital-capabilities\/files\/2022\/10\/ddt-training-ba_59737571-712x168.png 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Starting university can be a daunting and navigating the IT side of things can be confusing. We\u2019ve therefore put together a collecting of helpful links and videos to cover any questions you may have about our IT and library services at Aberystwyth University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip1: <\/strong>Where is everything in the Hugh Owen Library? Watch this virtual library tour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taith Llyfrgell Hugh Owen Library Tour 2022\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IEKlwhw9JVo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 2<\/strong>: Which buildings on campus have student printers? Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/it-services\/printing\/printer-locations\/\">location of all printers<\/a> on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 3: <\/strong>How do I print from a university printer? Watch this short demo video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sut i argraffu | How to print\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yMRSQzLYwmo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 4: <\/strong>How do I top up my AberCard? Log into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/aber-card\/myabercard\/site\/login\">account<\/a> here to top up your AberCard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 5: <\/strong>How do I take a book out from the library? Watch the video below to see how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Benthyg llyfr | Borrowing a book\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c-69HpSDkdw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 6: <\/strong>Where can I study in the library? There are a variety of silent, individual and group study spaces available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/hughowen\/studyspaces\/#IdF\">Iris de Freitas Room<\/a> and on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/hughowen\/studyspaces\/#ef\">Levels E &amp; F<\/a> of the Hugh Owen Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 7: <\/strong>Can I connect my own laptop to a second computer screen in the library? Yes, you can, watch the video below to learn how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hybiau Monitor y Swyddfa \/ Office Monitor hubs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tthB8Z4r6gk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 8: <\/strong>How do I use the click and collect service in the library? Watch the video to see how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Loceri Casglu \/ Collection Lockers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RciUjeomDHE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 9: <\/strong>Where can I find information on referencing and other study skills for my specific subject? Take a look at our subject <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.aber.ac.uk\/en\">LibGuides<\/a> for information on referencing, plagiarism, dissertation writing, employability and so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 10: <\/strong>Where can I find free online content to help me develop new skills and interests? Try out <a href=\"https:\/\/linkedinlearning.aber.ac.uk\">LinkedIn Learning,<\/a> an online learning platform with over 16,000 courses. To get you started take a look at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/collections\/enterprise\/1~AAAAAAZosxo=1360104?u=107524890\">collection on extra-curricular activities<\/a> for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting university can be a daunting and navigating the IT side of things can be confusing. We\u2019ve therefore put together a collecting of helpful links and videos to cover any questions you may have about our IT and library services at Aberystwyth University. 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