Induction

Key facilities include:

• Access to thousands of print resources (your textbooks)
• An extensive online digital library
• A range of study spaces, some of which are bookable
• Networked PCs, loanable laptops and eduroam Wi-Fi access
• Printing, copying, scanning and binding facilities
• A range of assistive technologies and specialist software
• Access to help and support from a range of specialist staff

Key facilities include:

• Dedicated library with thousands of books related to medicine, health, operating department practice and paramedic studies
• An extensive online digital library
• Individual study spaces
• Networked PCs, IT suite and and eduroam Wi-Fi access
• Printing, copying and scanning facilities
• A range of assistive technologies
• Access to help and support from a range of specialist staff

As a student you are automatically a member of the University Library and can borrow up to 25 items with your UniCard as soon as you have enrolled.

Library and Learning Services work closely with your academic departments to make sure you have all the resources you need to be successful in your studies, so you should never need to buy any additional resources to complete your work. And if we ever don’t have an item you are looking for you can request it via our You Want It, We Get It service and we’ll do our best to source it for you.

You can also access a wide range of high quality online resources via your Digital Library.

Finding a book

Use Discover More or your Online Reading Lists to search for books and eBooks. If you have chosen an eBook all you need to do to access it is click on the link, and you can read it on your screen immediately or download it.

If you have chosen a physical book, you will see the Library location followed by the call number. Make a note of the call number, including any letters (e.g. 808.042/GIL), and head to the Library shelves to collect.

Loaning a book

To loan your books take them to one of the self-issue machines located in the Library. Books are issued on a 2-week rolling loan basis, which means we will attempt to automatically renew your loans when they are due. So long as no one has placed a reservation on any of the items you have on loan, they will be renewed for a further 2-weeks. You will receive emails in your student mailbox in relation to your Library loans.

Find out more about using our services, including planning your visit, borrowing and further help and support available.

Reserving a book

If a book you need is out on loan, then simply reserve it and we will send you an email to let you know when it is ready for collection. If the books you need are showing available on the shelf you do not need to reserve them, just head straight to the shelves to pick up a copy!

Your student log in details will give you access to a wide range of online resources, including:

• eBooks
• Academic journals
• Specialist subject resources
• Learning Edge
• UniSkills
• Ask us

Learning Edge contains all your course and module materials, your tutors may refer to this area as Blackboard or the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Our first online tutorial demonstrates how to log in to your Student Homepage (MyEHU) and access Learning Edge:

Discover More is your go-to place for finding all your physical and electronic resources. You can access high-quality academic resources such as textbooks, eBooks and a wide range of online academic journals with your student log in details. 

Check out our video guides to find out more about how to search Discover More for books, eBooks and journal articles. 

Your Online Reading Lists are a great starting point when beginning your research. Your reading lists will contain materials your tutor has identified as essential and/or recommended reading.

Check out our video tutorial for more details on how to access and get the most out of your Online Reading Lists:

Your Subject Resources are dedicated to your subject area and provide access to the key resources you will need when researching. This includes: your print and electronic resources, academic journals and specialist databases, subject specific referencing styles and how to access further help and support.

Library and Learning Services have partnered with LinkedIn Learning to give you full, free, unlimited access to thousands of high quality online courses and video tutorials written by industry experts to help develop your skills and boost your employability.

There are thousands of courses and videos available on a wide range of topics including practical skills development, using IT and different software packages, to personal development skills like education, public speaking and employability.

LinkedIn Learning can also connect to your LinkedIn profile, and by completing learning courses you can develop your online CV and display your new skills with digital certificates.

If you need any further help and support to access, navigate or get the most out of your digital library resources or developing your research skills you can access the following support:

UniSkills Online
UniSkills offer a wide range of information, guides, video tutorials and interactive toolkits to help you develop your academic skills and confidence at university and beyond – accessible 24/7.

UniSkills Toolkits
A range of online interactive toolkits are available on topics such as academic integrity, referencing, being critical and much more – visit UniSkills online to explore!

UniSkills Workshops
Our popular UniSkills workshops and webinars run all year, from autumn to summer. Access the latest timetable and book your place online – there are no limits on how many you attend!

UniSkills Appointments
One-to-one appointments are available for all undergraduate (UG) and taught postgraduate (PGT) students who would like more targeted support with their academic writing, referencing or research skills.

Ask Us
Use our online knowledge base and help tool Ask Us to search our frequently asked questions (FAQs) or send an email if you can’t find the information you need – accessible 24/7.

There are a number of ways you can access UniSkills support:

• UniSkills Online: lots of information, guides, video tutorials and interactive toolkits to explore at your own pace – available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
• UniSkills Workshops: a series of group sessions focusing on a particular set of academic skills and techniques – and there are no limits on how many you attend!
• UniSkills Appointments: are available to all undergraduate (UG) and taught postgraduate (PGT) students for more targeted one-to-one support with your academic writing, referencing and research skills.

The SpLD team can provide support and advice from first contact with the service, enabling you to develop independent study skills strategies. You can access a range of assistive technologies, such as text-to-speech for proofreading and mind-mapping to help you develop assignment plans in a more visual way.

For further information you can contact the team direct by emailing [email protected] or Ask Us online.

All three Services in Catalyst use the same system to host their portals and each of your key support areas has their own handy ‘digital front door’ – a unique URL partition – so you can access the support you need, when you need it.

Through your student portals you can:

• Book appointments, workshops and webinars.
• Explore events and activities across campus.
• Search and apply for jobs
• Connect with specialist support teams.

You Said, We Listened

In 2023 over 1,000 Edge Hill University students provided feedback about their experience of student communications and accessing specialist support from Catalyst specialist support teams across Library and Learning Services, Student Services and Careers.

If you have any questions about accessing your specialist support, or using the Target Connect portals, please get in touch with the Catalyst Helpdesk through AskUs@Catalyst. You can also read more about the changes and latest updates in our Discover your new Student Support Services Portal blog.