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What can I discuss in a one to one or a drop in session?

A one to one session will be booked in advance and can be between 30 minutes up to an hour. Drop-ins are short, one-to-one sessions of between 10 and 15 minutes run on set dates and advertised in advance.

You can discuss any library research skills, such as:

• Finding books, journal articles and other resources
• Advanced research tips
• External resources
• Using the book catalogue
• Using eBooks
• Referencing

Where do one to ones or drop-in sessions take place?

You should go to the Library help desk and you will be directed from there for drop-ins. One to ones usually take place in the hangar or in the tutorial room next the Quiet Study room - agreed when you book.

If there are several students attending drop ins, you may have to wait. We can call you when it is your turn.

Who will I speak to?

• A member of the library team

How do the one to ones and drop-in sessions work?

The session will start with a discussion of your question or issue. We might ask you some questions about your goals or your understanding of a resources. You will then work together to achieve an outcome such as:

• Answering a specific question about what resources you might find for your research
• Locating relevant resources or further support
• How to reference a source you are using in your work

Should I do anything to prepare?

To get the most out of the session you may want to:

• Write down a question or list of questions
• Consider what you have already done to try to answer this question yourself
• Make a note and bring along the title and/or objectives for your work.
• Prepare a brief note of the search strategy you intend to use or have tried already. For example, if you are not sure about how to search for resources, make a note of the search terms you are using.
• If you are not sure about you referencing, pick a particular reference list entry to focus on.

What is not covered by the drop-in sessions?

• They will not do in depth research to find specific sources for you.
• They will not correct referencing or write out referencing for you.  
• The advisor will not be able to answer course specific questions. However, they can help you formulate a specific question for your tutor.