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Historic mapDo you need to use historical maps? There are places available on our workshop which is taking place on Wednesday 15 May from 14:00-15:00 in the Library.

It will cover:

  • the different types of maps available
  • tips on searching for and locating printed maps
  • sources for online maps including Digimap Historic

Book your place via the ‘Library course bookings’ link on the RISISweb portal.

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Map your way to success with our workshops

Historic mapLooking for geographical, geological, historical or other types of maps? Come to one or both of our workshops.

They will cover:

  • the different types of maps available
  • tips on searching for and locating printed maps
  • sources for online maps including Digimap

They are taking place on:

Historical maps on Wednesday 15 May 14:00 – 15:00

General maps on Wednesday 29 May at 14:00 – 15:55

More information including how to book

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Girl studying with laptop in LibraryLibLearn, our self-paced Blackboard course, has expanded and now has an additional tutorial:

LibLearn 3: searching databases for your project/dissertation

This tutorial covers selecting databases; working out search strategies; and, how to search effectively.  Like the other tutorials, it is accessible to all users with a  University of Reading username and password; and, there are quizzes to test yourself on what you have learnt.

Find out more about LibLearn

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Handwritten citationNot sure how to reference? Come to a workshop this Wednesday February 27 in S@iL room 108 in the Library from 14:00 – 14:45.

There is still time to book your last-minute place at the Ground Floor Information Desk in the University Library or email library@reading.ac.uk

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