Update 23/04/12: These sessions have now all been run. Look out for further online sessions next semester.
Now your papers are well underway, are you finding you still have questions about how to find the resources you need for your assignments? We can help! The Library will

Topics will include finding books and articles from your reading lists, finding information on your topic, extending your searching using Subject Guides and article databases and EndNote. We’ll have time at the end of each presentation for your questions.

You can find more details and how to register here.

You’ll need a broadband connection and speakers or headphones. Places are limited so if you are interested be sure to register and we will send you an email with more details. Then just grab your lunch and get online!

Presentations from the recent Distance 101 workshops are now available on the OWLL website.
Although the workshops were designed for Massey's distance students, you will find useful information on a range of topics. Want to know how to analyse a topic and find good information? Need tips about academic writing and referencing? All this and more is online - along with support from staff at the Library and the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Distance students, would you like to get up to speed with your research and writing skills?

New and returning students are invited to Distance with Massey 101, an orientation event organised by Massey Library and the Centre for Teaching and Learning. Librarians and learning consultants will present seminars about research skills using the library, the process of academic writing, and how to access distance learning services.

The seminars will be held:

• 18 February, 9am-3.30pm: Hamilton & Christchurch
• 25 February, 9am-3.30pm: Auckland, Palmerston North & Wellington

Registration and further details are available on Distance with Massey 101.

Thanks to the distance students who gave us feedback in the Student Experience Survey this year. As a result of your comments, one of the things we'll be working on is letting you know about the Library services and help available for distance learning.

While we already do a range of things from coming out to the Regional workshops, information on our website and sending print brochures, it looks like many of you might not be aware of everything that we offer or how to make the most of our facilities when you’re studying at a distance. Sometimes it’s knowing what services are available, but also how to search for information for your assignments. We will be looking for your input on how to do this better, but if you have specific ideas you’d like to share with us now, feel free.

We are also always looking for better ways to help you develop your research skills and make it easier for you to find the information you need. Things like our new search tool Discover (the Library's answer to Google!) and our Show me How demonstrations might be helpful, and we are also working hard at being in your Stream papers where you actually need us. From many Stream papers you can search the Library resources directly. If we aren’t there and you’d like to see a Library presence then let your Paper Coordinator know!

Most importantly - if you are stuck, don’t hesitate to contact us for some help.

Update 26/08/11: All deliveries are back to normal!
There are some delays with both the delivery and return of Library books to and from distance students, due to the bad weather. We are doing our best to get things through as soon as possible, as are CourierPost. If you have any concerns, please contact us.