{"id":529,"date":"2022-10-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/?p=529"},"modified":"2022-10-05T19:41:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T18:41:30","slug":"libraries-week-2022-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/?p=529","title":{"rendered":"Libraries Week 2022 &#8211; Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/CILIP_LW-2022_Twitter_ENGLISH_Young-people-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/CILIP_LW-2022_Twitter_ENGLISH_Young-people-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/CILIP_LW-2022_Twitter_ENGLISH_Young-people-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/CILIP_LW-2022_Twitter_ENGLISH_Young-people-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/CILIP_LW-2022_Twitter_ENGLISH_Young-people-712x406.jpg 712w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/CILIP_LW-2022_Twitter_ENGLISH_Young-people.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The theme of this year&#8217;s <strong>Libraries Week<\/strong> is the central role that libraries play in supporting life-long learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we are focusing on the ways the library offers a range of <strong>learning opportunities for Aberystwyth University students, beyond their courses and outside of the teaching rooms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Library tours <\/strong>If you&#8217;re new to Aberystwyth University, firstly, welcome! Secondly, come on a library tour! Our friendly staff are here to show you around and introduce you to your library. There&#8217;s no need to book in advance and everyone is welcome &#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/help\/ug\/welcome\/\" target=\"_blank\">times and other information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=IEKlwhw9JVo\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>virtual tour of the Hugh Owen Library<\/strong><\/a> below and here&#8217;s our handy <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/atozoflibraryservices\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>A to Z of Library services to get you up to speed<\/strong><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/help\/ug\/welcome\/#library-tours\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/a><\/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<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Software and IT services<\/strong> Take a look at our webpages for some of the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/it-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">IT Services and resources available.<\/a> If you need help or advice, you can&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/help\/contactus\/\" target=\"_blank\">contact the Service Desk team<\/a>&nbsp;online or by phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fiction and reading for pleasure&nbsp;<\/strong>There&#8217;s no shortage of books in our libraries and if you&#8217;re looking for something to read &#8211; that&#8217;s not a course textbook &#8211; we can help! Browse <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/primo.aber.ac.uk\/discovery\/search?query=sub,contains,fiction&amp;tab=LibraryCatalog&amp;search_scope=Library_excl_Pure&amp;vid=44WHELF_ABW:44WHELF_ABW_VU1&amp;offset=0\" target=\"_blank\">Primo the library catalogue online<\/a> to find books and ebooks, take a look at our <strong>Contemporary Fiction <\/strong>collection by the Enquiries Desk on Level F, browse the shelves from classmark <strong>PN<\/strong> or in the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/collections\/celtic\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Celtic Collection.<\/strong><\/a> We also have graphic novels and lots of non-fiction and poetry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/primo.aber.ac.uk\/discovery\/search?vid=44WHELF_ABW:44WHELF_ABW_VU1\">Primo, the library catalogue<\/a> to have a look.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/20220118_163612-min-1-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-576\" width=\"372\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/20220118_163612-min-1-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/20220118_163612-min-1-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/20220118_163612-min-1-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/20220118_163612-min-1-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/20220118_163612-min-1-1532x2048.jpg 1532w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/20220118_163612-min-1-712x952.jpg 712w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/20220118_163612-min-1-scaled.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><figcaption><em>Contemporary fiction collection in the Hugh Owen Library<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linkedin Learning<\/strong> All AU students have free, unlimited access to thousands of expert-led online courses from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/digital-capabilities\/linkedin-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\">Linkedin Learning<\/a>. Here&#8217;s a small selection of courses that might spark some new hobbies or interests and help you develop new skills put together by <strong>Laurie Stevenson,<\/strong> Student Digital Champion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/000-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-643 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/000-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/000-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/000-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/000-1-712x401.png 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning-login\/share?account=107524890&amp;forceAccount=true&amp;redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fcollections%2Fenterprise%2F1~AAAAAAZosxo%3D1360104%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_collection_url%26shareId%3D58rgSCLaT4CDlC7HGYE6Ww%253D%253D\" target=\"_blank\">Extra-curricular activities for students collection<\/a> <\/strong>This is a collection of courses containing a variety of skills and creative activities you might be interested in learning alongside your studies, as a break from assignments or to fill a moment of boredom!<\/p><cite>&nbsp;Laurie Stevenson<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn Welsh<\/strong> Fancy learning or improving your Welsh whilst you&#8217;re at Aber? Look no further than the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/collections\/celtic\/\">Celtic Collection!<\/a> <\/strong>The collection contains hundreds of books to help you learn and develop your Welsh language skills, from complete language courses and grammar books to fiction with helpful vocabulary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find it on Level F:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/llyfraycymraeg-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-544\" width=\"496\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/llyfraycymraeg-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/llyfraycymraeg-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/llyfraycymraeg-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/llyfraycymraeg-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/llyfraycymraeg-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/llyfraycymraeg-1-712x534.jpg 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><figcaption><em>Welsh-language learning resources in the Celtic Collection<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Library Guides <\/strong>Familiarise yourself with the library&#8217;s range of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.aber.ac.uk\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LibGuides<\/a>.<\/strong> Not only will you find your specialist <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/libguides.aber.ac.uk\/c.php?g=660416\" target=\"_blank\">subject guide<\/a> to help you find resources for your subject, but also a range of guides to help you make the most of the library, develop your information literacy skills and enhance your employability.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These guides have been compiled by your <strong>Subject Librarians<\/strong> who are here to help you with academic and specialist resources for your studies. They can help you to find and evaluate the information that you need and help you to reference it correctly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/librarians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find the contact details for your subject on the&nbsp;Subject Librarians page<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Borrow DVDs&nbsp;<\/strong>You can borrow DVDs for free from our large DVD collection on Level F. Take a look through what we have on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/primo.aber.ac.uk\/discovery\/search?query=holding_call_number,contains,dvd&amp;tab=LibraryCatalog&amp;search_scope=Library_excl_Pure&amp;vid=44WHELF_ABW:44WHELF_ABW_VU1&amp;lang=cy&amp;offset=0\" target=\"_blank\">Primo, the library catalogue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/dvds-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-542\" width=\"443\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/dvds-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/dvds-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/dvds-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/dvds-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/dvds-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/librarian\/files\/2022\/09\/dvds-712x534.jpg 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><figcaption><em>DVD collection<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Well &#8211; Wellbeing collection<\/strong> The library&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/is\/library-services\/collections\/wellbeingcollection\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Wellbeing Collection<\/strong><\/a> is here to help you understand and&nbsp;manage many common mental health conditions or difficult feelings and experiences.&nbsp;You can have a look at the list of titles included in the collection on the <a href=\"https:\/\/rl.talis.com\/3\/aber\/lists\/71DD78EC-5AC5-BEFC-0015-67E97BE76856.html\">Read Well reading list<\/a> which is organised by topic areas to help you find what you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this short video to learn more:<\/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=\"Darllen yn Well \/ Read Well\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GLoJJr4CtDw?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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The theme of this year&#8217;s Libraries Week is the central role that libraries play in supporting life-long learning. 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