New students

Welcome to your Library

Starting early with the library can really boost your success. Students who use library resources tend to achieve better results - so why not dive in? Check out our quick video made by students like you and discover how the library can support your journey from day one.

Library events

Attend one of our events to find out more about the library.

Get Started Workshops

Attend a workshop, meet other students and learn some useful academic skills to help you with your course. 

• Get started with academic information and reading lists Wednesday 16 September,13:00-14:00, online
• Get started with academic integrity (and avoid plagiarism!) Wednesday 23 September,13:00-14:00, online
• Get started with assessments Wednesday 30 September,13:00-14:00, online
• Get Started with Library Search and searching the web well Wednesday 7 October,13:00-14:00, online
• Get started with referencing Wednesday 14 October,13:00-14:00, online

Booking required.

Take a look at our other workshops for sessions on other academic skills topics.

On-demand webinars

Can't make a workshop? Watch one of our on-demand webinars instead and learn some useful skills to help you with your course. 

• Get started with academic information and reading lists
• Get started with academic integrity (and avoid plagiarism!) 
• Get started with assessments 
• Get started with referencing
• IT Essentials at Salford

No booking required.

Take a look at our Skills eLearning for help getting started with a range of academic skills.

Academic Skills Pop-Ups

Need help with your academic skills? Come along to one of our Pop-Ups for academic skills support and advice. 

• Every Tuesday from Week 1 to Week 13, 12:00-14:00, Allerton Concourse
• Every Thursday from Week 1 to Week 13, 12:00-14:00, Clifford Whitworth Library

No booking required.

Library Survival Checklist

Now you’ve watched the video, work through our Library Survival Checklist.
It covers ten essential skills to help you make the most of your academic journey - from borrowing books and finding study spaces to accessing expert support. It’s your step-by-step toolkit for success!