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- About the Library Information about the Library.
- Academic staff toolkit A toolkit of useful information for academic staff.
- Accessing resources How to log in and use resources such as ebooks, databases, and e-journals.
- AI Ethics and Research 17 February 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, online workshop, booking required.
- Allied Health Professions subject page Resources and support for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Radiography, and Rehabilitation & Exercise Science students.
- An Introduction to Publishing BMJ Case Reports 14 January 2026, 12:30pm-1:30pm, online workshop, booking required.
- A-Z of online resources An a-z list of Keele's online resources with login and support information.
- Borrowing Book loans, renewals, requests and returns.
- Building Information Literacies through Library Escape Rooms Episode 8 of the Study Matters Podcast Transcript and resources for episode 8.
- Business and Management subject page Resources and support for Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management and Marketing students.
- Busting Maths Anxiety through Numeracy Skills Episode 16 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 16.
- Chemistry and Forensic Science subject page Resources and support for Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Forensic Science students.
- Choosing a Dissertation Topic that Matters Episode 19 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 19.
- Cite Them Right Construct references for different resource types in a variety of common styles including Harvard, APA, Chicago, OSCOLA, Vancouver and others. For access, click login and select "Keele University" and log in with your Keele username and password.
- Computer Science and Mathematics subject page Resources and support for Computer Science and Mathematics students.
- Conducting Literature Reviews Episode 5 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 5.
- Contact Us Information on how to contact various teams at the Library.
- Creating references using Cite Them Right... in a nutshell A video shows you how you can use the online resource Cite Them Right to help you to reference properly in your assignments or research.
- Critical Analysis Guidance on how to build critical analysis into your academic writing. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Critical Appraisal - mitigating bias in health research 28 January 2026, 12:30pm-1:30pm, online workshop, booking required.
- Databases How to use databases for your information research including our three major interdisciplinary databases, EBSCO, ProQuest and Web of Science.
- Ebooks Discover how to view, print, and download from a variety of ebooks.
- Editing and proofreading Guidance on how to edit and proofread your assessment. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Engaging in Experiential Learning Episode 9 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 9.
- Engaging with Theory Episode 6 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 6.
- English subject page Resources and support for English, Creative Writing and English & American Literature students.
- Escape Games Find out more about Escape [to] the Library's escape games including information about the latest games running.
- Events Browse activities, academic and study skills workshops, and events designed to support your Keele journey.
- Evaluating Information Sources 20 January 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, online workshop, booking required.
- Evaluating your search results A video designed to help you understand the importance of evaluating the sources of information you use in your assignments and to give you a set of criteria with which to evaluate this information to make sure that it's of good academic quality rather than just general interest information.
- Film, Media and Music subject page Resources and support for Film Studies, Media, Communications & Creative Practice, Music and Music Technology students.
- Finalists and Keele alumni Information for finalists and Keele alumni.
- Finding and Managing Credible Information Tips on how to find and manage credible information for your research. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Finding journal articles for your assignments A Sway that introduces you to the importance of using journal articles, creating an effective search strategy, and finding articles from the EBSCO databases. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Finding resources Finding resources such as ebooks, journals, and articles for your assignments and research.
- Geography, Geology and Environment subject page Resources and support for Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Geology, Environmental Science and Sustainability students.
- Get More Out of RefWorks A Sway that delves deeper into what RefWorks can do. Create references manually, export huge numbers of references as RIS files, and remove duplicate references from a folder. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Getting Started with RefWorks A Sway which provides step-by-step guidance on using our reference management software, RefWorks, exporting references from the Library’s databases, and creating a quick bibliography. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Getting Started with your Dissertation Episode 18 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 18.
- Health Library A joint NHS/HE library service supporting healthcare staff and students at Keele University and NHS organisations within Staffordshire.
- History subject page Resources and support for History students.
- How do I? How to use the library, library resources, develop your academic and study skills, digital skills, and manage your references.
- How the Library can support you through your research degree 10 February 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, hybrid workshop, booking required.
- Improving your Academic Writing Skills Episode 10 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 10.
- Inter-Library loans How to obtain material not held by Keele Library.
- Interpreting and Actioning Feedback This online resource aims to help you interpret and implement feedback more effectively. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Interrogating Sources Step-by-step guidance on how to critically analyse journal articles and other sources. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Introduction to Library Search A selection of videos to help you find you way around our Library Search, to find and access academic resources easily by providing a one-stop search for books, ebooks, journals, articles and more. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Introduction to Open Research with the KDA 20 April 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, online workshop, booking required.
- Introduction to Research Data and Repositories 17 March 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, online workshop, booking required.
- Introduction to Systematic Review 27 January 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, online workshop, booking required.
- Journals... in a nutshell An online module that will introduce you to academic journals and why you should use them.
- Law subject page Resources and support for Law students.
- Library Education Centre Tailored expertise and guidance across all areas of academic study and research.
- Library handbook A guide to library services, spaces and support.
- Library Research Services SharePoint A suite of resources, services, and guidance tailored to enhance your research experience. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Library Search Search facility to find physical and online resources on the Library catalogue.
- Library Search... in a nutshell An online module that will introduce you to Library Search and how to get the most out of it.
- Library Search playlist A playlist of videos designed to help you find you way around Library Search, to find and access academic resources easily by providing a one-stop search for books, ebooks, journals, articles and more.
- Library spaces Study spaces and facilities within the Library
- Life Sciences subject page Resources and support for Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Human Biology and Neuroscience students.
- Literature searching... in a nutshell An online module that will introduce you to the process of literature searching.
- Literature Searching for Researchers 14 April 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, online workshop, booking required.
- Manage your references... in a nutshell An online module that will introduce you to tools you can use to manage your references.
- Managing Imposter Syndrome Episode 3 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 3.
- Managing Long Documents in Word 18 February 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, online workshop, booking required.
- Managing Time and Workload at University Episode 1 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 1.
- Medicine and Paramedic Science subject page Resources and support for Medicine and Paramedic Science students.
- Navigating Open Access Publication 12 May 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, online workshop, booking required.
- News Latest news from the Library.
- Nursing and Midwifery subject page Resources and support for Nursing and Midwifery students.
- One-to-one appointments Personalised sessions with a member of the appropriate team, providing focused advice on your specific needs.
- Online resources Online resources and off-campus access.
- Opening times Campus Library opening times.
- Past exam papers A selection of past examination papers.
- Pharmacy subject page Resources and support for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science students.
- Physics and Astrophysics subject page Resources and support for Physics and Astrophysics students.
- Planning and Preparing for Presentations Tips on how to plan and deliver academic presentations. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Planning Assessments This study guide will provide step-by-step guidance on how to plan your written assessments. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Practical and scientific dissertations This study guide provides a step-by-step guide on how to research, plan, and write a scientific or practice-based dissertation. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Preparing for Study A step-by-step guide on how to prepare to study at university to maximise your success. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Presenting at Academic Conferences Episode 7 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 7.
- Producing Research Questions and Proposals Step-by-step guidance on how to find the focus of your research proposal, write effective research questions, and construct a thesis statement (argument) or testable hypothesis. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Producing Podcasts for Learning and Assessments Episode 11 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 11.
- Psychology subject page Resources and support for Psychology students.
- Reading Digital Texts for University Study Episode 12 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 12.
- Reading for Academic Purposes Episode 2 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 2.
- Reading Lists Access the recommended reading for your modules.
- Reading lists... in a nutshell An online module that will introduce you to the online reading list system.
- Reading lists... in a nutshell A video which provides a short overview of the online reading lists service. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Recreational resources Discover our collection of leisure reading ebooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, and streaming videos.
- Reference Management Information and support on tools that can help you to construct and manage your references.
- Referencing and Paraphrasing Sources This study guide provides guidance on how to reference and paraphrase sources in your assignments. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Reflective Writing This study guide provides step-by-step guidance on reflective thinking and writing for your assignments. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- RefWorks A tool for managing unlimited numbers of references and exporting references from all the Library databases as well as creating a bibliography or list of references from those imported into your RefWorks library. For access, either sign-in with your Keele email address and password or set-up single sign-on via institution by searching for 'Keele University' in the 'Use login from my institution'. First time users will need to create an account using their Keele email address and password.
- RefWorks for Researchers 2 February 2026, 10:00am-11:00am, hybrid workshop, booking required.
- Reindeer Games Annual Keele Christmas Library Escape Game 15 December 2025, multiple sessions, in-person escape game, booking required.
- Reindeer Games Annual Keele Christmas Library Escape Game 16 December 2025, multiple sessions, in-person escape game, booking required.
- Reindeer Games Annual Keele Christmas Library Escape Game 17 December 2025, multiple sessions, in-person escape game, booking required.
- Reindeer Games Annual Keele Christmas Library Escape Game 18 December 2025, multiple sessions, in-person escape game, booking required.
- Reindeer Games Annual Keele Christmas Library Escape Game 19 December 2025, multiple sessions, in-person escape game, booking required.
- Revision and Exam Preparation Step-by-step guidance on revision techniques and how to prepare for your exams. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Rise of the machines? What you need to know about AI! In this Sway, discover what AI is and why you need to know about it to help you begin developing your own AI Literacy. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- SCONUL Use study spaces or resources at other libraries which belong to the scheme.
- Scientific Reports (IMRaD Structure) This study guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to produce scientific reports using the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRaD) structure. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Searching for Academic Literature Using Library Databases... in a nutshell A video which gives an overview of what literature searching is and, using an example assignment question, shows you how to develop an effective search strategy. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- SensusAccess Convert documents into accessible formats.
- Skills Seminars Regular seminars to enhance your academic and research competencies.
- Social Sciences subject page Resources and support for Sociology, Criminology, Education, Politics, International Relations and Philosophy students.
- Social Work and Counselling subject page Resources and support for Social Work and Counselling students.
- Special Collections and Archives A unique, eclectic and inspiring range of collections and archives, dating from the twelfth century to the present day.
- Study guides and subject resources A series of online study guides and resources on a range of key skills necessary for university study and research.
- Synthesising Reading This study guide will help you to identify connections between various sources as part of your assignments and to deepen your broader knowledge of a subject. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Systematic Literature Reviews This study guide will help you to research, plan, and write your systematic literature review. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Take excellent notes This study guide provides practical guidance on how to take useful notes before, during, and after classes. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Thematic Literature Reviews This study guide provides a step-by-step guide on how to plan, research, and write thematic literature reviews. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Theoretical and thematic dissertations This study guide provides a step-by-step guide on how to research, plan, and write a theoretical or thematic dissertation. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Thinking Critically to Boost your Academic Success Episode 15 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 15.
- Time management An online resource to guide you on how to manage your time and workload efficiently. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Types of Literature Reports 17 December 2025, 10:00am-11:00am, online workshop, booking required.
- Understanding Assessment Briefs and Questions An online resource to guide you on how to interpret Assessment Briefs so you can complete your work effectively. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Understanding the Marking Criteria for Dissertations Episode 20 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 20.
- Understanding Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods This suite of guides discusses collecting and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data, and the importance of data and research ethics to enable you to become an excellent researcher. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Unlocking Skills for Life and Employability through Authentic Assessments Episode 22 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 22.
- Users with disabilities Support for users with disabilities.
- Using Assignment Feedback to Maximise your Potential and Success Episode 13 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 13.
- Using ebooks... in a nutshell A video which provides a short overview of how to find and use ebooks for your studies. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Using Generative AI as a University Student Episode 14 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 14.
- Using Generative AI effectively for learning This guide will help you to understand how Generative AI tools work and how you can use them ethically to support your learning. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Using the Library for Research: Interactive in a nutshell modules A series of interactive guides to make the most of the Library's resources. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Using Library Search to Find Journal Articles... in a nutshell A video which provides a short overview of how to find journal articles for your assignments.
- Veterinary Medicine subject page Resources and support for Veterinary Medicine students.
- Welcome to Keele University Library A video welcoming you to Keele University Library with a short guided tour.
- Welcome to Your Library A sway which tells you all you need to know to get started using the Campus and Health Libraries. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Why Reference? Episode 17 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 17.
- Working with your Dissertation Supervisor Episode 21 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 21.
- Writing Reflectively Episode 4 of the Study Matters Podcast. Transcript and resources for episode 4.
- Writing Retreat 17 December 2025, 2:00pm-4:00pm, hybrid workshop, booking required.
- Writing Retreat 28 January 2026, 2:00pm-4:00pm, hybrid workshop, booking required.
- Writing with Clarity (Grammar and Punctuation) Guidance on how to communicate your ideas clearly in writing. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Writing Assessments Guidance on the characteristics of excellent academic writing and how to enhance your own written work. For access, if you are not automatically logged in please log in with your Keele username and password.
- Your Journey with Keele Libraries An online module introducing you to Keele Libraries.
- Your Library... in a nutshell An online module that will introduce you to your Libraries at Keele.
