1. Getting Started with LIS Welcome to Library & Information Services (LIS)

2. Individual Support

3. Contact your Information Specialist ► Information Specialists support students in finding and using Library resources. Each subject has a designated Information Specialist who you can contact if you would like help ►Information Specialists are available for one to one appointments and are also involved in specific modules. You will receive a workshop or lecture covering topics such as evaluating resources and accessing journals and e books ►Contact details available on the Library Website www.aston.ac.uk/lis/helpandenquiries www.aston.ac.uk/lis/helpandenquiries and Blackboard

4. Opening hours Library is open until 11:00pm weekdays during term. Help Desk is open 09.00 – 18.00 weekdays. During evenings and weekends, self service is available. 24/6 opening hours during exam periods. Go to www.aston.ac.uk/lis/openinghours for more informationwww.aston.ac.uk/lis/openinghours Entrance to the Library is by swipe access only You must carry your ID card at all times and must never lend it to anyone else or borrow anyone else's card – breach of regulations will incur a fine

5. Using mobile phones in the Library Mobile phones The ground floor and stairwells are designated mobile phone zones. Please do not disturb people by using mobile phones or talking in silent areas.

6. Computer facilities in the Library Computers in the Library ►All computers are on a first come, first served basis ►Use your Aston username and password to login ►Wireless is available throughout building ►Laptops available to borrow from the Help Desk on the Ground Floor while the desk is staffed

7. Using in the Library Study areas 3 rd floor silent study only 2 nd floor flexible study area – silent study during exam periods Ground floor flexible group study Student lift available Toilets on every floor Please help us keep the Library a clean and tidy environment for all by using the bins provided throughout the building

8. Studying in the Library ►There are different spaces to study in depending on how you like to learn or what sort of assignment you are working on ►Group study rooms for practicing presentations ►Available on the Ground floor and 1 st floor, Learning Development Centre ►Social study space with whiteboards ►Individual silent study spaces

9. Reading Lists ►Each module that you study will have a list of recommended reading which may include books or journal articles ►Reading Lists should be on Blackboard within the individual modulesBlackboard ►You should find a link to the Library Catalogue and a printable Reading List you can refer to ►You may also find that there are links to journal articles or PDFs of book chapters ►If no list is available please contact your lecturer and alert the Library

10. Do I need to buy books for my course? ►LIS will have copies of all books on Reading Lists as well as additional background material ► Due to financial constraints as well as space issues we are not able to purchase enough books for all students taking a module ►Your lecturer will tell you which is the key text for the module – YOU SHOULD BUY A COPY OF THE KEY TEXT ►Aston University has an on campus bookshop John Smiths located First Floor of the Guild ►They do deals on key texts and will price match Amazon ►Opening hours 9-5pm Monday - Friday

11. Electronic Resources ► Access to thousands of resources online ►Books ►Journals ►Newspapers ►Statistical sources ►Dictionaries ►Reference books ►Go to www.aston.ac.uk/lis and click onwww.aston.ac.uk/lis ►Log in using your university user name and password ►Access available on- and off-campus ►Find out more about the Aston e-Library during your Information Literacy sessions or ask at the Help Desk in the Library

12. The Learning Development Centre: Who are we? ► A central service that can help students develop study strategies and skills ► Available to all students, we offer free 1-1 advice service and workshop programmes in study skills and maths

14. What we offer Learning Development Centre Maths Support Student Writing Mentors Study guides and online resources Academic Writing Development Study skills advice: 1-1/ group tutorials Group study and presentation facilities

15. Contact LDC ►1 st Floor, Library ►Telephone: 0121 204 3040 ►Email: ldc@aston.ac.uk ►Open weekdays 10am – 5pm during term-time ►Check out our website at: http://www.aston.ac.uk/ldc

16. Getting Help ►LIS are friendly and always approachable and we love talking to students! ► Come and see us at the Helpdesk on the Ground Floor 9-6pm weekdays ► Email library@aston.ac.uklibrary@aston.ac.uk ► Telephone 0121 204 4525

17. Library & Information Services look forward to helping you during your time at Aston!