Welcome to your Libraries: key resources

From first years to final projects, get an incredible start to this year with you library resources.

The new academic year is here, and whether you are new to Leeds, new to the country or returning after a well-earned break, these online resources provide a solid gold path to success this term.

For new students: Flying Start

An indispensable resource for any first-year student. Studying at university is a change of gears but Flying Start takes you into the fast lane. It covers what to expect in your first term, independent learning, how to tackle that fearsome first assessment and the right way to access the wealth of academic support available from your Libraries.

Get your Flying Start.

For getting to grips with the Libraries: Quickstart

Quickstart is your key to unlocking the Libraries, it is packed with information on accessing your reading lists, finding e-resources and even how to borrow books. There is also a useful guide to using Library search, an essential skill for student life.

Check out Quickstart.

For returning students: Second Year Success

You smashed your first year, well done! But with pass/fail behind you, it’s time to get serious. Second Year Success gives you the tools to take on this new challenge and build an ironclad foundation for your future.

Find out what it takes to achieve Second Year Success.

For your dissertation or thesis: Final Chapter

This is what you’ve been working towards, the culmination of years of hard work coming together in one huge project. It’s intimidating, but Final Chapter will help you craft your approach to your taught postgraduate or final year work. It explains how to start, manage and structure your work, as well as researching, revising and rewriting your project.

Take on your Final Chapter.

For your next steps: Step Up to Masters

If you are exploring a new subject, digging deeper into your undergrad field or studying at Leeds for the first time, it is easy to get lost. Step Up to Masters is the perfect guide to help you navigate your academic career to new and exciting places.

Get to the next level with Step Up to Masters.

Academic skills for everyone

Our Skills@Library service offers one-to-one appointments and a full workshop calendar to help you develop your academic skills. Workshops include critical thinking, essay writing techniques, public speaking and more.

Maths and statistics support is available through one-to-one sessions. It’s a great chance to engage directly with our dedicated learning advisors on any questions you have about maths or statistics relating to your subject.