How can a subject librarian help you?
A subject librarian is a specialist with in-depth knowledge of information resources and search practices in a particular academic field. They can help you find information for your studies or research and make effective use of the Library’s resources.
Finding and evaluating scholarly information
- Helps you find and select reliable scholarly sources, including books, articles, and other materials relevant to your assignments or research.
- Advises you on which specialized databases are most suitable for finding information on your topic.
- Helps you choose appropriate keywords, develop an effective search strategy, and evaluate the reliability and relevance of the sources you find.
Citing and managing sources
- Explains how to cite sources correctly and avoid plagiarism.
- Advises you on preparing citations and reference lists in the required citation style.
- Teaches you how to use reference management tools, such as Zotero, and organize your collected sources systematically.
Responsible use of AI tools
- Advises you on the responsible and ethical use of AI tools in your studies.
- Explains how to acknowledge the use of AI tools and, where necessary, cite AI-generated content.
- Helps you critically evaluate and verify information provided by AI tools.
