Academic Support Librarians

Academic Support Librarians (ASLs) work in partnership with Schools and Colleges to understand their library needs and to communicate about library resources and services. ASLs help students develop the digital and information literacy skills to use library resources to get the best from their studies and research. Find out how we can help you.

Supporting teaching

Advising you on resources for course development
Arranging subject-specific information literacy sessions for Schools
Acting as your advocate for all library-related issues

Supporting learning

Helping you find the information resources you need and making effective use of them
Helping you get the best from library resources and services
Helping you with reference management

Supporting research

Providing specialist information literacy skills sessions for research students and staff
Advising on your literature searches
Working with you to ensure that Library collections are meeting your needs

Develop Information Literacy and Library Skills

Academic Support Librarians (ASLs) help students develop the digital and information literacy skills they need to use library resources for study and research. Find out about our online information literacy courses, LibSmart I and LibSmart II, as well as live bookable sessions and how to request bespoke teaching as part of course programmes.

Book a one-to-one librarian consultation

One-to-one librarian consultations for literature searching, referencing and systematic review advice

Develop your skills in using digital library resources with LibSmart

The LibSmart courses have been written by Academic Support Librarians to help you get the best out of using the Library. We support students to develop their digital and information literacy skills, including literature searching, avoiding plagiarism through appropriate citation and managing references. We also offer LibSmart II, for those wishing to further develop their skills in specific areas.