Cambridge University Libraries support for your degree
With lots of different libraries and services to choose from, it would be helpful to get the lowdown on what you might want to use to support your studies. We have a range of dedicated online short courses covering the Natural Sciences Tripos, the Medical and Veterinary Sciences Tripos, and the Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Tripos. You will also have live introductory sessions with members of the Team as part of your timetabled lectures.
How to get the most from your lectures
This online self-guided course will help you get prepared for your first lectures at university. Covering topics such as effective note-taking, writing essays, and time management, we hope this course will get you off to a good start.
Finding resources to support your studies in Biological Sciences
In this session we will help you translate recommended readings from your lectures and how to find them, all while showing you the tips and tricks that librarians use to find things, freeing you up to get on with studying and finishing that piece of work quicker! More information can be found on the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
If you're about to start your dissertation or project work at Part II, we have dedicated sessions for you to help you find things for your work in our Advanced Skills section.
Getting started with critical reading in Biological Sciences
Being able to critically evaluate the science that you are reading about as part of your studies is a key skill to develop, and this live introductory session will help get you started. You can find out more information about the session and booking your place on UTBS.
For our session for Part II students, check out our Advanced Skills section.
Finding and managing your references with Zotero
Finding and managing any reading that you need to do is another useful skill to develop. In our live introductory session we will introduce you to reference management tools, with a focused look at Zotero, to get you off to a good start. You can find further information on UTBS.
Many of our libraries offer specialised training in managing your references, such as the Psychology Library's online guide to APA Citations.
If you have any questions about anything covered in these courses, or just want to have a quick supervision with a member of the Team to chat about your work, feel free to send us an email: sbslibraries@lib.cam.ac.uk
