{"id":1190,"date":"2024-10-16T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/?p=1190"},"modified":"2024-10-16T14:17:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:17:29","slug":"your-subject-librarians-supercharge-your-studies-with-the-librarys-secret-weapon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/?p=1190","title":{"rendered":"Your Subject Librarians \u2013 Supercharge Your Studies with the Library\u2019s Secret Weapon!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome (back) to university! Whether you\u2019re a new student or returning for another year, your Subject Librarian is here to help you get the best out of the library resources at Aberystwyth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each department has a subject librarian (a list of them can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/librarians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"699\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2024\/10\/sublibsbanner-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1103\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the things they can help with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding your way around the library.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to grips with the library catalogue (Primo) including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finding Books and Articles: Get help locating books, journal articles, and other materials for your work.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessing Databases: Learn how to navigate academic databases to find high-quality information.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding how to evaluate the information that you find and how to spot possible misinformation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to properly reference and cite your sources in various styles (APA, Harvard, MLA, etc.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can schedule a one-on-one meeting with your librarian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/librarians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, or you will usually find one of the team on the Level F desk on the top floor of the Hugh Owen Library between the hours of 10am and 5pm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on our library services see our Library Guides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/librarians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t think that we\u2019ve forgotten teachers or researchers. 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