Library
Library, Study and Digital skills
Access our study support services and resources.
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We are here to support your learning development, whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student working towards becoming a confident, authentic, resilient, enterprising and professional graduate, or you are a researcher or member of staff with teaching, learning and research goals.
Our learning success hub gives you access to a range of self-help development resources. Our courses and study groups give you development opportunities alongside others. Our bookable in-person or online tutorials give you learning development support centred around you. Your specialist teams are here for you.
Specialist teams
Book a tutorial with one of the University's specialist learning teams. Decide what you need help with and choose the most appropriate team to help. To make the most of your tutorial, use our tutorial and meeting notes template before, during and after your tutorial:
Study Development team (York Campus students)
Book a tutorial with a Study Development tutor for help with your academic work or your Maths, or join our Study Hub.
London Student Support and Guidance Team (London Campus students)
Book an individual tutorial for support with your academic assignments.
Academic Liaison Librarians
Each subject area has an Academic Liaison Librarian. Your librarian can offer subject-specific tutorials on finding, evaluating and referencing specialist resources, literature, evidence and information. They can also support you with Reference Management software tools.
Digital Training team
1 to 1 or small group training is available for most software and systems in use at the university. You can also browse our practical how-to guides to find out more about using IT for your studies.
Assistive Technology team
Assistive technology is equipment and software that enhances learning. Although widely used by disabled students, at York St John University, assistive tech is available for all. Assistive technology can be helpful in all parts of learning, from writing essays, to revising for exams and preparing presentations.
Our advisers can support students and staff to get more out of assistive technology. You can book a tutorial for specialist advice with one of the team, or use our recommended self-help online resources.
Insessional Support and Language Development team (York Campus students)
Our team will be glad to help and support you with language, communication and academic skills for your university work. You can book tutorials and attend our workshops and weekly Academic Discussion Group.
Insessional support and language development
London Student Support and Guidance team (London Campus students)
Book an individual tutorial for support with your academic assignments.
Learning Success Hub
Our Learning Success Hub is a place to access self-guided support and resources for all your learning development needs.
Whether you're at the start of your journey with York St John or you're looking to develop your research and writing skills, maths skills, digital or assistive technology skills, the Learning Success Hub is here for you.
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Study success
Develop your study skills with our self-help guides, get to know the services offered by the Library, and learn more about studying online and preparing for assignments.
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Search and evaluate success
Guidance on finding, and evaluation information for your studies, including search tools, creating and refining search questions, and tips for assessing sources.
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Dissertation and research project success
Practical advice and support for your dissertation or research project, including finding and accessing resources, tracking your research, and borrowing specialist equipment.
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Maths and statistics success
Get support with your maths and statistics skills, including dosage calculations, collection data and quantitative research.
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Digital software success
Access support from our Digital Training team on the digital software and systems you will use during your course.
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Assistive technology success
Learn more about the accessibility software, training and support available to help you during your studies.
Additional support resources
Welcome success with YSJ For You (Moodle)
YSJ For You is an online induction module co-created by staff and students to give you an introduction to York St John. It will help you gain practical skills for when you arrive, discover our IT systems and learn how to use them effectively.
Preparing to leave York St John
If your time at university is coming to an end, make sure you don't lose important files or research. Our advice will guide you through the tools and preparations you should make when leaving York St John.
