Assessment support from your library

Where? What? How? Find your answers in the libraries.

Assessments are here. We know it can be hectic and sometimes stressful, so we have gathered all the resources you need into one cheat sheet – giving you all the answers to assessment questions and a great start to the new year.

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Where?

Where can you find the space you need for your study and revision? And where can you get free hot drinks? Whether you've been a regular library lurker or you always wondered what that big building with all the books is, here is how to find your place in your Library:

Laidlaw 24-hour opening continues throughout the assessment period.
All our other sites will be open as usual, but Health Sciences will be affected as we work on improvements. See all our opening hours for more information.
You can get free tea and coffee during the assessment period. Just bring your own sealable mug and ask at reception in any of our libraries.
Check out Spacefinder. This site has every study space on campus with adjustable search criteria, listing everything from group working to calm atmosphere and nearby coffee. You might just find your new secret spot that is just what you need.
If you need a group study space or accessible study rooms, check out our help page on how to book study space.
If you’re lost, confused or feeling stressed, library staff are here to help you. Just look for the green lanyards and friendly faces.

What?

What do you need to know? What does this mean? What is going on?

Don’t worry. You’ve got this. And if you do feel like you might need just a little help to get you over the finish line, this solid line-up of resources and workshops that will take your assessment ability to the next level:

We have AI guidance to help you understand the dos and do-nots of using these powerful tools in revision.
Our online assessment resource page has everything you need to prepare for online tests. And for advice about in-person assessments, take a look at our revision and exam page.
Need help with maths? Then come along to a drop-in session and our Skills team can help you to work it out.
If you have something specific that you need help with, book a one-to-one academic skills appointment from Monday to Friday, 9:30am-4:15pm.
Check out our 10 tips for making it through exam day.

How?

How are you feeling? You have read all the advice, spent hours revising and have stacks and stacks of notes. Feeling good and excited to show what you know? Feeling anxious and not sure you’ve done enough? We know assessments are as tough emotionally as they are academically, and we want you to know we’re looking out for you. Ask for help or check out these resources:

The Library Makerspace is open in the Edward Boyle Library. Our creative tech hub is packed with equipment you can play and experiment with.
Our Galleries are a great place to take some time out for an inspirational distraction. This is the perfect place to relieve some stress in a creative and calm atmosphere.
Keep your eyes peeled for big purple chairs popping up in our campus libraries that create wellbeing areas, so you can take five minutes away from the books. Activities include mindfulness colouring, origami folding, dot-to-dots and word searches, Makerspace speirographs and sudoku.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to listen, the University offers same-day wellbeing drop-in sessions to help you with emotional and mental health difficulties.
For a complete list of mental health and wellbeing resources check out the For Students page on mental health support. Leeds University Union also have plenty of support at your disposal.

You’ve got this. But if you need any help, remember, just ask.

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