Discover all about the support teams based in Catalyst: Library and Learning Services, Student Services and Careers. Take part in our brand new interactive induction toolkit or sit back and watch a digital recording – all options contain all the information you will need for a successful start to studying at Edge Hill University.
Learning and Support Services induction toolkit
Work through the interactive toolkit at your own pace to find out more about each of the three services based in Catalyst, the support they offer and how you can access their specialist support teams.
Learning and Support Services induction (digital recording)
Sit back and enjoy our digital recording of the Learning and Support Services Induction:
Learning and Support Services induction (Manchester St James’)
If you are studying at Manchester St James’ you can also watch the following digital presentation to hear more about the support and activities specific to your campus.
Student led Catalyst tours
Join your Student Advisers for an in-person guided tour of Catalyst during your first week on campus. Drop in during any of the dates and times listed below to hear more about the building, its facilities and all the student support available from the three services.
PGCE Tours
Time
Thursday 1 September
1pm-4pm
First week tours
Time
Monday 26 September
10am-7pm
Tuesday 27 September
10am-7pm
Wednesday 28 September
10am-7pm
Thursday 29 September
10am-7pm
Friday 30 September
10am-7pm
Saturday 1 October
10am-7pm
Sunday 2 October
10am-7pm
Meeting point for all tours is Catalyst foyer and tours embark every half hour.
Catalyst Virtual Tour
If you would like a take a look around Catalyst before you arrive on campus then join our Student Adviser Maya as she takes you on a whistle-stop virtual tour of Catalyst:
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 out the opening hours before travelling for up to date information about each site.
Catalyst
Key facilities include:
Access to over 250,000 print resources (e.g. 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.
If you ever need a book we do not currently stock, you can request it via our You Want It, We Get It service. 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 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.
Loaning a book
To issue your books take them to one of the self-issue machines located in the Library. Books are loaned on a 2 week rolling loan system, which 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.
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 want 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 books are 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.
Watch 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.
Watch 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 specialist and provide access to the key resources you will need when research. This includes: academic journals and databases, newspapers, websites and subject specific referencing support.
Help and support
UniSkills Online UniSkills offer a wide range of information, guides, videos 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 writing, referencing, critical thinking, presenting and much more – visit UniSkills online to access.
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 1-2-1 appointments are available for all undergraduate and postgraduate taught 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 us an email if you can’t find the information you need – accessible 24/7
UniSkills
UniSkills is a package of resources to help you develop a range of essential academic skills and to enable you to produce high-quality University assignments. Whether you are just starting your very first assignment and want to learn about planning and structure, or you are writing your final dissertation and need help with referencing, we are here to help you
There are a number of ways you can access UniSkills support:
UniSkills Online: a wide range of information, guides, videos and interactive toolkits to help you develop your academic skills and confidence at university and beyond – available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
UniSkills appointments: are available to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students who would like more targeted 1-2-1 support with their 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. 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.
The Catalyst Helpdesk is open weekdays 8am to 8pm and weekends 10am to 6pm. If you have any enquiries we advise that you contact the Helpdesk online in the first instance via email to [email protected]
Ask Us
You can also use our online knowledge base and help tool Ask us to search our FAQs and send us an email if you can’t find the information you need. Ask us is accessible 24/7.