Library, study and digital skills
Study success
Explore our guidance on making the most of our Library services and developing your study skills.
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Study success is here to provide you with advice and support on developing your skills throughout your course.
Your course will involve different types of study and assignments, many of which you may not have done before.
Our Library services are available to all students. Our guidance will help you get to know the resources we offer and how you can access them. Explore tips on effective online study and how to prepare yourself for course assignments, or work on specific academic skills with our range of study guides.
Skills guides
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Skills guides
Our skills guides include factsheets and worksheets on a range of academic skills, including note-taking, editing and proofreading, writing essentials, and lots more. Explore the guides with tutors, in groups, or when studying alone.
Getting started
Getting started with the Library
Understand the basics of our Library services. Find out more about reading lists, librarians, accessing books and journals, and referencing.
Getting started with IT
Your quick start guide to our key IT systems, including the MyYSJ app, email and IT accounts, Microsoft 635, and other academic systems.
Further guidance
Types of information
Get to know the types of information you will come across during your studies, including details of specific subject area resource types.
Preparing for assignments
Get a headstart on planning for your assignments with our guidance on preparing, researching, and gathering resources for your coursework.
Studying online
Make sure you are working effectively when studying online for your course with our specific tips, advice and tools.
Academic tutoring
Learn about the academic tutoring process and how you can make the most of your sessions.
