The new Stratford Library...

...is currently in the latter stages of planning. To keep you informed of developments, we have set up a 'New Stratford Library' webpage. Why not bookmark it and stay up-to-date?

Quick, plain English help on using library materials for assignments…

…is now available through UEL Library’s brand new Info Skills tool. The culmination of several months work in collaboration with UELConnect, Info Skills has been designed as a quick access guide to the basics of finding and using information sources for university assignments. Broken down into the four key information skills (identifying, finding, evaluating and referencing information) guidance is provided in bite-size chunks through a variety of means, from bullet-pointed notes to downloadable PDF guides, visual demonstrations, video testimonials and interactive quizzes. Add to this a set of FAQs (e.g. ‘What is an Athens account?’), a glossary of ‘library’ terms and a link through to our Ask-a-Librarian chat service, and we hope to have provided new and current students with an invaluable online tool to dip into as and when needed.

Why not check it now at: http://www.uel.ac.uk/infoskills. If you are a student then please tell your friends about it. If you are an academic then please promote it to your students. And if you are unaffiliated with UEL, then don’t be afraid to try it out. It has been made available as a free tool for use by anyone no matter where they may live, work or study!

New books in the library...

...added to stock during the month of March 2011 can be viewed from this link: March 2011 new books list. Please note that it only lists items purchased for stock from the library's 'psychology' book funds.

We have several new editions this month, including two popular research books: Loraine Blaxter's "How to research (4th edition)" and Judith Bell's "Doing your research project (5th edition)". There are also quite a few brand new titles including various books on the psychology of crime and terrorism. New e-books this month include "Dictionary of forensic psychology" by Graham Towl.
All books can be found using the library catalogue.