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The Library provides a wide range of supports and services for students. These include guides on how to find and use information for your studies and access to key learning resources. The Library also provides guidance in identifying key resources to help you study.
Library 101: Basics & How-To
The orange button below will bring you to a LibGuide running you through how to ue everything in the Library both in-person and online.
This includes showing you how to use each database, including screenshots of each step of logging in to them.
There are videos covering the basics of using the Library, from finding journal articles, eBooks, book chapters, print books, and understanding your reading list.
Below you can see one of the videos, which covers finding journal articles online:
Library Guides
A link to all our library guides, which are wirtten guides on everything from your subject area to referencing correctly to navigating information online when you’re studying.
Referencing for Assignments
This is a guide showing you how to cite and reference in your assignments. It covers APA style, MLA style, Harvard style, and MHRA style. It shows you how to reference all types of material, from print and online texts, to visual media, to music and poetry, to social media posts.
Past Undergraduate Theses
You can access theses written by previous undergraduate students at the link below.
These are the theses that were previously accessible at the dedicated theses computer in the Library.
You will need your IADT login to access the files.
Avoiding Plagiarism
This guide lets you know what plagiarism is and how to avoid it when completing your assignments.
LinkedIn Learning
IADT Library has full access to LinkedIn Learning, which provides a wide range of online short courses on a wide range of topics. Topics include avoiding procrastination, social media marketing, project management, design research, photoshop essentials, and many more.
For information on how to log in to LinkedIn Learning, click the button below.
Finding the Right Information Online
We have a detailed guide on how to find the best information you can for your assignments, including what to look out for in a good source, what to be aware of when searching online, and how to spot fake news and information.