Discover the support available to you from specialist support teams based in Catalyst: Library and Learning Services, Student Services and Careers. Explore your Learning and Support Services Induction interactive toolkit or check out the digital recording – both options contain all the information you will need for a successful start to studying at Edge Hill University.
Learning and Support Services Induction
Learning and Support Services Induction Toolkit
Explore the Learning and Support Services 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 specialist support teams.
Learning and Support Services Induction (Digital Recording)
Hopefully you’ve had opportunity to explore your Learning and Support Servicesinteractive toolkit above, but if you’d prefer to sit back and enjoy a video version of this content you’ve come to the right place.
This digital recording will tell you all you need to know to get a head start on your student support needs at Edge Hill University. And all under 15 minutes!
Accessibility: There are options within the recording for you to turn on captions, speed up or slow down the pace and even pop the video out to enjoy in full screen mode.
Learning and Support Services Induction (Manchester St James’)
Hopefully you’ve had opportunity to explore your Learning and Support Services interactive toolkit above, but if you’d prefer to sit back and enjoy a video version of this content you’ve come to the right place.
This digital recording will tell you all you need to know to get a head start on your student support needs at Edge Hill University, with additional emphasis on support for Manchester St James’ students.
Accessibility: There are options within the recording for you to turn on captions, speed up or slow down the pace and even pop the video out to enjoy in full screen mode.
Catalyst Tours
Join your Library and Learning Services Student Advisors for an in-person student led guided tour of Catalyst. Drop-in during any of the dates and times listed below to learn more about the building, its facilities and all the specialist support available from the three Services.
Date
Time
Duration
Meeting Location
Wednesday 10 January 2024
12-2pm (last tour 1:30pm)
Tours last roughly 20-30 minutes
Catalyst Foyer
Wednesday 17 January 2024
12-2pm (last tour 1:30pm)
Tours last roughly 20-30 minutes
Catalyst Foyer
Monday 29 January 2024
12-2pm (last tour 1:30pm)
Tours last roughly 20-30 minutes
Catalyst Foyer
Tuesday 30 January 2024
12-2pm (last tour 1:30pm)
Tours last roughly 20-30 minutes
Catalyst Foyer
Wednesday 31 January 2024
12-2pm (last tour 1:30pm)
Tours last roughly 20-30 minutes
Catalyst Foyer
Thursday 1 February 2024
12-2pm (last tour 1:30pm)
Tours last roughly 20-30 minutes
Catalyst Foyer
Friday 2 February 2024
12-2pm (last tour 1:30pm)
Tours last roughly 20-30 minutes
Catalyst Foyer
Catalyst Virtual Tours
Explore Catalyst before you arrive on campus with Student Advisor Maya, as she takes you on a whistle-stop virtual tour of Catalyst:
Explore Catalyst at your own pace in our virtual 360 tour:
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 over 215,000 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.
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 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 the Helpdesk, you can also jump right in and access support direct via our Student Portals. The student portals are your gateway to self-bookable and self-accessible support from Library and Learning Services, Student Services and Careers.
Search and apply for jobs Connect with specialist support teams.
We have recently been speaking to students to learn more about your experiences of using our portals to access support so there may be some changes and improvements coming in the new academic year – we will keep you posted with any updates!
Ask Us
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.
Follow Us
Keep up to date with all the latest news, events, support and developments from all the teams by following us on our socials.
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