Library Live is our programme of training events to help students develop essential research skills. These short sessions cover topics including searching for information, APA 7th referencing, reading, and more. Most are held online on Microsoft Teams.
Please see our upcoming dates and booking forms below, or click on the workshops tab at the top of this page to find session recordings and resources.
For one-to-one help and support, please contact us using the details below.
Autumn 2025Please see sessions and dates below, and click on the titles to go to the registration page. Please register using your University email address. You will need to be logged into your University of Huddersfield Office365 account to access the registration forms.
If you are unable to attend a workshop, don't worry. All slides and recordings are uploaded to the workshops tab at the top of the page.
| Date | Time | Title | Description | Location | Book |
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| Wed 8/10/25 | 14:00-14:30 | Getting started with searching | This session will help you get the most out of Library Search, the library search engine and Google Scholar. It will cover the tips and tricks to finding the best information for your assignments. | Online | Book |
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Wed 15/10/25 |
13:00-13:45 | Library induction & tour (on campus) | Have you missed your library induction? Feel anxious about going to the library? Not sure how to find or borrow a book? This session covers how to get the most out of the library service. This is an on campus workshop to familiarise yourself with the library and all it has to offer. | Library entrance | Book |
| Mon 20/10/25 | 17:15-17:45 | Getting started with searching |
This session will help you get the most out of Library Search, the library search engine and Google Scholar. It will cover the tips and tricks to finding the best information for your assignments. (This is a repeat of the session held on 8/10/25). |
Online | Book |
| Wed 22/10/25 | 14:00-14:45 | Getting started with reading (on campus) | In this session, we will discuss the purpose of reading at University, and tips and tools to help you read academic texts, such as books and journal articles. | Library | Book |
| Thu 30/10/25 | 10:00-10:30 | APA 7th for beginners | This online session is an introduction to APA 7th, the University of Huddersfield's official referencing style. There will be an explanation of how to reference and cite using the style. There will be time for your questions which you can submit in advance on the registration form or ask on the day. | Online | Book |
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Tue 04/11/2025 |
12:00-12:30 | AI: tips for research | Learn how to incorporate AI into your literature search. This online session will give an insight into the the ethics and limitations of AI whilst also providing practical techniques to incorporate AI into your research. | Online | Book |
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Wed 12/11/2025 |
12:00-12:30 | Using images and visual data in your work | Learn about how to effectively use visuals such as photographs, infographics or diagrams in your assignments. This online session will discuss why it is important to think about how information is represented using visuals. We will provide advice about searching for images, resources for finding images, and tips about copyright and referencing. | Online | Book |
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Mon 17/11/2025 |
17:15-17.45 | APA 7th for beginners | This online session is an introduction to APA 7th, the University of Huddersfield's official referencing style. There will be an explanation of how to reference and cite using the style. There will be time for your questions which you can submit in advance on the registration form or ask on the day. | Online | Book |
| TBC | TBC | Research and referencing for assessments (Drop-in) | An opportunity to ask questions to your librarians about your own assessment research and referencing. Please note, we cannot proof-read your work or your references. If this time is not suitable, you can also book an appointment with a librarian here. | Library entrance | Book |
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Thu 27/11/2025 |
12:00-12:30 |
Managing your references | This online session will introduce techniques for keeping our references organised, including software that can create automatic references for you. The software we will focus on during this session will be RefWorks and Mendeley. | Online | Book |
| TBC | TBC | Advanced searching for literature reviews |
Learn how to conduct an advanced search using the library databases. This skill allows you to build comprehensive searches to find the best available information. This online session will cover how to use Boolean Operators and advanced search feature. This session will be extremely useful for anyone conducting a literature review or a research project. |
Online | Book |
| TBC | TBC | Research and referencing for assessments (Drop-in) | An opportunity to ask questions to your librarians about your own assessment research and referencing. Please note, we cannot proof-read your work or your references. If this time is not suitable, you can also book an appointment with a librarian here. | Library entrance | Book |
For one-to-one help and support, please get in touch!
Book an online appointment here.
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