Supporting Your Learning - Library and Learning Services OnlineAll Library buildings and learning zones are now closed until further notice. We are operating an extensive range of online support in addition to our usual electronic resources and guides from these web pages. Our doors might be closed but we're here for you ONLINE! Access remote support for your study - this includes online workshops and tutorials, as well as a wealth of online resources and live chat with expert staff for assistance. Find out more |
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How we can help
Your Librarian
Librarians have subject specialist knowledge and can help you with:
Centre for Learning & Study Support
We are a team of lecturers based in the Library who can help you enhance your writing, study skills and academic practice. We offer workshops, assignment drop-ins, individual tutorials and online resources.
Maths & Statistics Support
The Maths Learning Centre provides basic and advanced maths and statistics support. We also offer support with Excel, SPSS, Mechanics, Minitab, Maths GCSE and numerical reasoning tests. Find out more how we can support you through our weekly drop-ins, tutorials and resources online.
Assistive Technology & Disability Services
We offer student support including access to equipment, specialist software, and Ask and Collect book service. The library has a range of Assistive Technology software available. Training, tutorials, and workshops are provided throughout the year.
Learning Technologies & IT Support
Get help with the learning technologies used to support your course including Blackboard, Turnitin and DMUReplay. Get to know your IT basics e.g. how to print, your computer storage etc. Also develop your digital skills - come to a workshop or book a tutorial.
Special Collections & Archives
DMU Special Collections holds varied material including archives, rare books, artwork and artefacts relating to areas such as the history of fashion, textiles, photography, sports, performing arts and Leicester itself as well as the Stephen Lawrence Collection.
| Researchers | Distance Learners | International Students | Partner Colleges | Disabled Users | Staff | Alumni | Visitors |
Our dedicated teams, including CLaSS, Assistive Technology, Digital Partner, Library Disability Team, Maths Learning Centre and expert Librarians - can help you make the best use of our Library resources and provide further support sessions that can support essential academic skills (e.g. assignment writing, reading and referencing), searching for resources, maths and statistics skills and digital skills to name a few.
Support is provided through bookable workshops, tutorials, appointments and drop-ins. Use our online tools below to book a tutorial, workshop, appointment or just browse upcoming events!
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, a large number of academic publishers are opening up free or upgraded access to their online collections to support universities and their students and staff during this challenging times. These collections included eBooks, online journal articles and full text databases.
Click here to see a full list of additional access. We will be updating this page as additional resources are made available.
