Skills at Library open workshops run each term, both online and in person, offering students flexible and timely training in core information and digital literacy skills. These sessions are designed to complement academic teaching and help students:
- Engage critically with information
- Conduct effective research
- Succeed in assignments and assessments
Workshops can be attended as standalone sessions or as part of a structured series that aligns with the Information Skills Moodle course. By signposting or embedding these workshops into your module, you can provide students with targeted support that reinforces learning outcomes and contributes to improved academic performance.
Who are workshops for?
Workshops are particularly beneficial for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students. We recommend students complete the Information Skills Moodle course alongside attending workshops to maximise their learning.
Embed and promote workshops in your teaching
To help students engage with Skills at Library training, consider the following approaches:
- Add workshop links to your Moodle page during relevant weeks or alongside assignment briefs.
- Include workshop recommendations in your module handbook or syllabus to highlight their relevance.
- Refer to workshops during lectures or seminars, especially when introducing research tasks or assessments.
- Encourage students to book via CareerHub, which allows them to track their learning and development.
- If students don’t have access to CareerHub, they can register directly through the Library website.
These small additions can make a big difference in helping students build confidence and competence in using information effectively.
Find out more
- View upcoming workshops
- Visit our Workshops Overview page for a complete list of sessions and supporting resources
- Explore our information literacy framework – our training is grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels to help students build progressively. These levels are flexible and not tied to year of study. Ideally, students should be working at an advanced level before starting major assignments or dissertations.
