Getting started
Information Services publishes a range of printed and online information guides for new students and staff, including guidance about using the library services.
Handy hints and tips are available on the Student Essentials page and IT and Library presentations
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The guides included on this page are all in PDF format 
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Information about using the University's UK libraries is also published:
Authors- a guide aimed particularly at authors trying to publish their own work
Borrowing and reservations - information about borrowing items from the University's libraries
Company Information - a guide to researching companies and markets.
eLibrary Gateway- a guide to finding online subject resources
Guidelines to using the libraries- general information about using the library facilities
Inter-library loans- information about how to borrow items which are not in the library stock
Locations and opening times- information about the locations and opening hours of each of the 10 UK libraries
References- information about how to cite references
Returns and renewals- information about how to renew or return items borrowed from the libraries
UNLOC- a guide to The University of Nottingham Library Online Catalogue (UNLOC)
EndNote - a workbook outlining how to use EndNote version X5
EndNote Web - a workbook outlining how to use the EndNote Web
New staff and researchers can find out more about the University's library and information resources, including book suggestions, reading lists and information skills training, with our online tutorial.
With the Microsoft Ultimate Steal promotion students can buy Office Professional Academic 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access) at a discounted rate.
The University of Nottingham has official iTunes U and YouTube accounts - to view the latest videos and podcasts visit the Nottingham Connect page.