The Library and its Services
Description
This training is designed to help students, faculty, and staff to become familiar with and make the most of the services, spaces, and resources available in the libraries across the URJC campuses. During this two-hour learning experience, participants will become acquainted with the library's structure and operation, learn to locate and manage bibliographic resources and electronic tools, and discover how to use the various services the library offers. The course aims to promote the comprehensive use of the library as a key support for academic development, fostering independence in information retrieval and the effective use of available resources. Get ready to explore everything the URJC Library has to offer and enhance your university experience!
What you will learn
The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the services, tools, and spaces available in the various campus libraries. This training enables students to develop the skills to navigate the academic environment independently and effectively, making the most of information and technological resources.
The course will cover:
- Structure and operation of the BURJC: organization of its spaces, schedules, rules and service channels
- Library services: loan, return, renewal, document reservation, personalized training and more
- Locating and managing bibliographic resources: exploring catalogs, databases, and academic publications
- Promoting user autonomy: developing information literacy skills for the ethical search and use of information
Requirements
- No prior knowledge is necessary, as this is an introductory course aimed at students interested in learning about the URJC Library
- Given the general nature of the course, no prior qualification is required
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of audience might be interested in taking this course?
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students, teaching and research staff and teaching and research staff of the URJC who wish to learn about and take advantage of all the resources, tools and services offered by the university library to facilitate their academic development.
What am I going to learn?
You will discover how to make the most of the URJC Library independently, learning how to locate books, articles and other academic resources, as well as learning how to access useful digital tools such as BRAIN, RefWorks and myApps.
What can it be used for?
It will help you improve your skills in finding, managing, and using academic information effectively, making it easier for you to study, research, and complete university assignments.
- 3 Sections
- 11 Lessons
- 2 Hours
- Module 1: Get to know the URJC Library (BURJC)3
- Module 2: BURJC Services3
- Module 3: Bibliographic Resources5
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