Starting university can feel a bit like diving into the deep end — new classes, new systems, and a lot of reading! That’s where your Academic Librarian Team comes in.
We’re here to help you build confidence in your research, referencing, and digital literacy skills — so you can spend less time stressing about sources and more time focusing on your studies.
What We Do
Our Academic Librarians are here to support both students and staff across all Schools. Whether you’re writing your first essay or tackling a dissertation, we can help you find the information you need and use it effectively.
Here’s how we can support you:
- One-to-one appointments — personalised guidance on finding academic sources, using databases, and referencing correctly.
- Workshops and training sessions — practical and friendly sessions to help you develop essential study skills.
- Email enquiries — quick answers when you’re stuck or unsure.
- Online Library Guides — resources covering everything from subject-specific databases to citation tips.
Upcoming Library Events — Boost Your Study Skills
The Academic Librarian Team runs regular training sessions to help you make the most of your time at Dundee. These are open to everyone and designed to make your study life easier — and maybe even a little more fun.
Here’s what’s coming up soon:
EndNote 2025 Basics: A Tool for Managing References
📅 Tuesday 11 November, 1:00–2:00pm
📍 In-person – Bloomberg Room, Main Library
🔗 Join the waitlist
If you’ve ever wrestled with formatting reference lists, this session’s for you! Learn how EndNote 2025 helps you store, organise, and cite your sources quickly and accurately.
Covidence and Systematic Review Searching for Beginners
📅 Friday 14 November, 11:00am–12:00pm
📍 Online – 22 seats left
🔗 Register here
Discover how to approach systematic reviews with confidence. This beginner-friendly session walks you through the essentials using Covidence, perfect for health and life sciences students.
Getting Started with Citing and Referencing
📅 Friday 14 November, 2:00–3:00pm
📍 Online – 26 seats left
🔗 Register here
Not sure when or how to cite your sources? We’ll clear up the confusion and show you how to reference correctly (and painlessly!) in your assignments.
EndNote 2025 Basics (Online)
📅 Thursday 20 November, 12:00–1:00pm
📍 Online – 18 seats left
🔗 Register here
Can’t make it to campus? Join this online version of our EndNote session and get to grips with managing your references from home.
EndNote 2025 Basics (In-person)
📅 Wednesday 26 November, 12:00–1:00pm
📍 Bloomberg Room, Main Library – 13 seats left
🔗 Register here
Another chance to join us in person and master the basics of EndNote before coursework season kicks in.
Don’t Miss Out!
These sessions are a fantastic way to strengthen your research skills and connect with your librarians. Spaces fill up quickly — so grab your spot now via LibCal.
And remember — whether you’re stuck with referencing or just looking for better ways to find information, we’re always here to help.