Advice for new students

Find everything you need to know about our library services, including how to access our resources via welcome events, webinars and support services. 

 

The sooner you start using the library, the better. Research shows that the more a student engages with the library, the greater likelihood of them getting a higher grade degree.

We've gathered together all the key information we think you'll need to get started. If you need help with anything, please get in touch - we're here to help.

Library essentials

Attend a Welcome event

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    • IT Essentials at Salford (Online)

      Starts: 6 Jan 2025, 11:00 am
      Finishes: 6 Jan 2025, 12:00 pm
      Remaining places: 99
      This workshop will introduce you to the main IT tools, resources and services you need to get started as a student at the University of Salford. This workshop will be delivered online.
    • Discover Your Library (Online)

      Starts: 7 Jan 2025, 11:00 am
      Finishes: 7 Jan 2025, 11:45 am
      Remaining places: 100
      Discover the Library and meet fellow students. Learn about the free Library services and resources available. Find out how they will help your studies.
    • Make a Zine! (On campus)

      Starts: 8 Jan 2025, 11:00 am
      Finishes: 8 Jan 2025, 12:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Zine Maker Space
      Remaining places: 20
      Join us at our creative zine workshop where you can meet fellow students, learn about the Library and find out how we can help with your studies. The best bit is that you can make a zine and take it away with you!
    • IT Essentials at Salford (Online)

      Starts: 8 Jan 2025, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 8 Jan 2025, 2:00 pm
      Remaining places: 100
      This workshop will introduce you to the main IT tools, resources and services you need to get started as a student at the University of Salford. This workshop will be delivered online.
    • Discover Your Library (Online)

      Starts: 9 Jan 2025, 5:00 pm
      Finishes: 9 Jan 2025, 5:45 pm
      Remaining places: 100
      Discover the Library and meet fellow students. Learn about the free Library services and resources available. Find out how they will help your studies.
    • Make a Zine! (On campus)

      Starts: 10 Jan 2025, 11:00 am
      Finishes: 10 Jan 2025, 12:00 pm
      Venue: Peel Park Campus, Clifford Whitworth University Library, CW Zine Maker Space
      Remaining places: 20
      Join us at our creative zine workshop where you can meet fellow students, learn about the Library and find out how we can help with your studies. The best bit is that you can make a zine and take it away with you!
    • Discover Your Library (Online)

      Starts: 15 Jan 2025, 5:00 pm
      Finishes: 15 Jan 2025, 5:45 pm
      Remaining places: 100
      Discover the Library and meet fellow students. Learn about the free Library services and resources available. Find out how they will help your studies.
    • IT Essentials at Salford (Online)

      Starts: 16 Jan 2025, 5:00 pm
      Finishes: 16 Jan 2025, 6:00 pm
      Remaining places: 100
      This workshop will introduce you to the main IT tools, resources and services you need to get started as a student at the University of Salford. This workshop will be delivered online.