Explore all your Library and Learning Services support for a successful start to studying at Edge Hill University.
Catalyst Induction
Library and Learning Services are part of your Catalyst specialist support and you can learn all about how who and what Catalyst is, how Catalyst specialist support can help you thrive on your student journey and how to access everything you need in your brand-new Introduction to Catalyst Specialist Support Toolkit.
Additional welcome and induction support is also available at key times of the year as we help you #FindYourFeet and take your #NextSteps to academic success at University.
Libraries
The main University Library is situated at the heart of the Ormskirk campus, in Catalyst. We also have a smaller Library on our Manchester St James’ campus. Both are accessible to all Edge Hill University students but we advise you check the opening hours before travelling, for up to date information about each site.
Catalyst
Key facilities include:
Access to thousands of print resources (your textbooks)
As a student you are automatically a member of the University Library and can borrow up to 25 items with your UniCard as soon as you have enrolled.
Library and Learning Services work closely with your academic departments to make sure you have all the resources you need to be successful in your studies, so you should never need to buy any additional resources to complete your work. And if we ever don’t have an item you are looking for you can request it via our You Want It, We Get It service and we’ll do our best to source it for you.
You can also access a wide range of high quality online resources via your Digital Library.
Finding a book
Use Discover More or your Online Reading Lists to search for books and eBooks. If you have chosen an eBook all you need to do to access it is click on the link, and you can read it on your screen immediately or download it.
If you have chosen a physical book, you will see the Library location followed by the call number. Make a note of the call number, including any letters (e.g. 808.042/GIL), and head to the Library shelves to collect.
Loaning a book
To loan your books take them to one of the self-issue machines located in the Library. Books are issued on a 2-week rolling loan basis, which means we will attempt to automatically renew your loans when they are due. So long as no one has placed a reservation on any of the items you have on loan, they will be renewed for a further 2-weeks. You will receive emails in your student mailbox in relation to your Library loans.
Find out more about using our services, including planning your visit, borrowing and further help and support available.
Reserving a book
If a book you need is out on loan, then simply reserve it and we will send you an email to let you know when it is ready for collection. If the books you need are showing available on the shelf you do not need to reserve them, just head straight to the shelves to pick up a copy!
Digital Library
Although you can find lots of great help, support and resources within your physical Library, you can also access your digital library online. We have created a package of online tutorials to guide you through how to access, and make the most of, your key learning resources. These guides are particularly useful for students when studying off campus.
Logging In
Your student log in details will give you access to a wide range of online resources, including:
Learning Edge contains all your course and module materials, your tutors may refer to this area as Blackboard or the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Our first online tutorial demonstrates how to log in to your Student Homepage (MyEHU) and access Learning Edge:
Discover More
Discover More is your go-to place for finding all your physical and electronic resources. You can access high-quality academic resources such as textbooks, eBooks and a wide range of online academic journals with your student log in details.
Check out our video guides to find out more about how to search Discover More for books, eBooks and journal articles.
Online Reading Lists
Your Online Reading Lists are a great starting point when beginning your research. Your reading lists will contain materials your tutor has identified as essential and/or recommended reading.
Check out our video tutorial for more details on how to access and get the most out of your Online Reading Lists:
Specialist Subject Resources
Your Subject Resources are dedicated to your subject area and provide access to the key resources you will need when researching. This includes: your print and electronic resources, academic journals and specialist databases, subject specific referencing styles and how to access further help and support.
LinkedIn Learning
Library and Learning Services have partnered with LinkedIn Learning to give you full, free, unlimited access to thousands of high quality online courses and video tutorials written by industry experts to help develop your skills and boost your employability.
There are thousands of courses and videos available on a wide range of topics including practical skills development, using IT and different software packages, to personal development skills like education, public speaking and employability.
LinkedIn Learning can also connect to your LinkedIn profile, and by completing learning courses you can develop your online CV and display your new skills with digital certificates.
Further Support
If you need any further help and support to access, navigate or get the most out of your digital library resources or developing your research skills you can access the following support:
UniSkills Online UniSkills offer a wide range of information, guides, video tutorials and interactive toolkits to help you develop your academic skills and confidence at university and beyond – accessible 24/7.
UniSkills Toolkits A range of online interactive toolkits are available on topics such as academic integrity, referencing, being critical and much more – visit UniSkills online to explore!
UniSkills Workshops Our popular UniSkills workshops and webinars run all year, from autumn to summer. Access the latest timetable and book your place online – there are no limits on how many you attend!
UniSkills Appointments One-to-one appointments are available for all undergraduate (UG) and taught postgraduate (PGT) students who would like more targeted support with their academic writing, referencing or research skills.
Ask Us Use our online knowledge base and help tool Ask Us to search our frequently asked questions (FAQs) or send an email if you can’t find the information you need – accessible 24/7.
UniSkills
Unlock your academic skills potential with UniSkills! UniSkills is a package of workshops, online resources and in-person support to help you develop a range of essential academic skills. Whatever your subject, or level of study, UniSkills has something to offer. Whether you are just starting your very first assignment, and want to learn about planning and structure, or writing your final dissertation and need help with referencing, UniSkills are here to help you develop your academic skills and confidence at university and beyond!
How to access UniSkills support
There are a number of ways you can access UniSkills support:
UniSkills Online: lots of information, guides, video tutorials and interactive toolkits to explore at your own pace – available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
UniSkills Workshops: a series of group sessions focusing on a particular set of academic skills and techniques – and there are no limits on how many you attend!
UniSkills Appointments: are available to all undergraduate (UG) and taught postgraduate (PGT) students for more targeted one-to-one support with your academic writing, referencing and research skills.
Disability Support
Library and Learning Services have a specialist team who work with students who have, or are exploring, a specific learning difficulty (SpLD) such as Dyslexia.
How to access Disability Support
The SpLD team can provide support and advice from first contact with the service, enabling you to develop independent study skills strategies. You can access a range of assistive technologies, such as text-to-speech for proofreading and mind-mapping to help you develop assignment plans in a more visual way.
For further information you can contact the team direct by emailing [email protected] or Ask Us online.
Catalyst Helpdesk
The Catalyst Helpdesk is open weekdays 8am to 8pm and weekends 10am to 6pm. If you have any enquiries about the building, facilities or support available from Catalyst Services we advise that you contact the Helpdesk by emailing [email protected].
Student Portals
In addition to contacting the Catalyst Helpdesk, you can also access support direct via your student portals. Your student portals are a direct gateway to self-bookable and self-accessible support from Library and Learning Services, Student Services and Careers.
How to access your student portals
All three Services in Catalyst use the same system to host their portals and each of your key support areas has their own handy ‘digital front door’ – a unique URL partition – so you can access the support you need, when you need it.
Through your student portals you can:
Book appointments, workshops and webinars.
Explore events and activities across campus.
Search and apply for jobs
Connect with specialist support teams.
You Said, We Listened
In 2023 over 1,000 Edge Hill University students provided feedback about their experience of student communications and accessing specialist support from Catalyst specialist support teams across Library and Learning Services, Student Services and Careers.
You Said
We Listened
Student portals are not visible enough
Your portals are now front and centre on your Student Homepage
Logging into multiple portals was a barrier
All Catalyst teams now use the same system – Target Connect – and although we have individual areas within this system, you only need to log in once and can navigate between each support area via a drop-down menu
Engage2Serve portal was not easily identifiable and did not evaluate well with you
Target Connect has now replaced Engage2Serve and we aim to improve our communication with you throughout the year to ensure you have all the info you need, when you need it
You need help learning how to use and navigate portals
In January 2024 we created several new video tutorials for the existing portals and will be updating these for Target Connect in the coming months
You can always access our online knowledge base and help tool Ask Us to search our frequently asked questions (FAQs) and even send us an email, if you can’t find the information you need – accessible 24/7.
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