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It’s nearly the end of the semester and we know you’ve been working hard doing your assignments and projects. If you’ve attended an Assignment drop-in, a timetabled library session, had one-to-one support from your librarian/ study adviser or even used the online Skills For Learning Resources we want to hear from you.

Tell us if you received the help you expected and you could win an Amazon voucher. (You’ll also be helping us to improve our skills offer even more for the future).

Click the image above or on this link to leave your feedback (it’ll only take you a minute): Skills for Learning Survey

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Starting a Business Wed 2nd March; 2-3pm - David Goldman Building, room 109

What Makes a Good Project Manager Wed 2nd March, 3-4pm - David Goldman Building, room 109

Interview Techniques & Tips Workshop on how to shine at interview and get that job! Fri 4th March 10-11am - Reg Vardy Building, room 416

Interview Techniques & Tips The Difficult Dozen - answering ‘tricky’ questions Fri 4th March, 11-12noon -  Reg Vardy Building, room 416

STAR questions for SuPA Applications Tues 8th March, 9:15-10:15am

Confident and Effective Communication Tues 8th March, 1-3pm - Sunderland Empire Theatre

Help! I don’t know what to do after my degree! Wed 9th March, 12-1pm - Gateway room 1

‘Bouncebackability!’ - Developing Resilience and (Re)building Confidence Wed 16th March, 1:30-2:30pm, Gateway Room 2

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A huge amount of PC and Mac computers in the libraries will be replaced with quicker, higher spec models this month. This will make log in times even faster giving you access to a wider range of software more easily.

Macs

There will be 10 new Macs for Murray Library and 5 for St. Peter’s Library. The Macs on the upper level of the Murray Library will be consolidated into one area in the Design Suite to allow for management of the software and make finding an available Mac more straightforward. The 3 PCs in there at the moment will be moved to outside of the room. There will also be changes to the way that the software and your accounts are managed on the Macs making it easier for you to save your work and access your profile.

PCs

The majority of the PCs in Murray and St Peters library are being replaced with new quicker, higher spec models. This will make the log in time shorter and allow you to use a wider range of software more easily. The roll out will begin on the lower level of Murray Library and this year all of the PCs on the lower level, in the quiet PC room on the ground level and over 50 PCs in the open spaces on the ground level. In St Peters all lower ground floor PC clusters will be replaced with brand new machines as well as the two smaller clusters on the ground floor.  

All of our new machines will be rolled out in the run up to the Easter break, before the exam time starts. Hurrah!

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Skills for Learning Events in the Library

February 2016

Mon 15th - Assignment Drop-in (St. Peter’s Library)

Thur 18th - Word for Dissertation workshop (Infoskills room, Murray Library)

Tues 23rd -  Word for Dissertation workshop  (Infoskills room, Murray Library)

Thurs 25th -  Assignment Drop-in (Murray Library)

March 2016

Mon 7th  -  Assignment Drop-in (St. Peter’s Library)

Thurs 17th -  Assignment Drop-in (Murray Library)

Places at the Word for Dissertation workshops are limited to 24 so you will need to book your place.

There’s no need to book the assignment drop-ins, just stop by the library social space on the above dates/time and ask us your assignment skills questions.

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Now that teaching is well underway, it’s time to start thinking about your first assignment. Whether you’ve questions about finding relevant sources or you’re not sure how to tell the difference between descriptive writing and analytical writing, Sunderland librarians & study advisers are here to help you. Pop into an assignment drop in and have your questions answered.

For upcoming dates, visit the Skills for Learning website or pick up a flyer from the library.

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in Mid september the Labour Party will be holding leadership elections. Here are some starting points for academic research.

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This study explores the experiences and perceptions of low-paid, low-income workers in the retail, hospitality and care sectors. How do these workers feel about work, and what do they think would most improve their working lives? The report explores:

New Publication by JRF

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoI67VeE3ds)

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From 29 April 2015 assessment marks are only available via E-Vision

Released: Wednesday 29th April 2015 at 16:57

In-line with University policy intended to protect your personal data, University Library Services are now unable to provide assessment marks. To find out your assessment mark please either collect your marked assignment from the library or log-in to E-Vision where your Faculty will record your results.

Please visit My Sunderland to log in to E-Vision.