Academic Services: an Introduction

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Academic Services an Introduction

• I C T
• Libraries
• Learning Support
• Additional Learning Needs
• International Programmes

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Libraries Learning Centres - General
Look after your ID card DO NOT share it with
friends. If your ID card is missing or stolen
report it immediately
Manage your BU email inbox Important source of
communication, check it regularly.
and DONT
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ICT Networking

• Wireless Network in both Libraries Learning
  Centres
• Blue Sockets
• Only sockets to be used to connect laptops to the
  network
• Network leads can be purchased from the vending
  machines

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ICT Your computer login

• All computers are connected to the University
  network.
• You require your logon letter provided by your
  School which will tells you your Username
  (located on the short side of ID card) and
  Password

• When you log on please ensure that
• Caps lock is switched off
• Bournemouth is displayed in the domain box

• Save your work on a regular basis You will
  automatically be logged off after 20 minutes of
  inactivity and all work not previously saved will
  be lost.

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ICT Support Service Desk Locations and Opening
Times

• TCL
• 8.30-19.00 weekdays during term-time
• 8.30-16.30 during vacation
• S415 (Studland House)
• 8.30-19.00 weekdays during term-time
• 8.30-16.30 during vacation
• Weekend cover provided by Academic Services
  Facilitators (12.00-18.00)

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Libraries Sites

• Talbot Campus Library and Learning Centre
• All subjects

• Bournemouth House Library
• Industrial Design, Design Engineering and CAPD
• Health Studies and Business (Postgrad)

Both sites have individual study spaces, quiet
study areas and bookable study rooms for group
work.
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Libraries Range of materials

• Books
• Journals Newspapers
• Videos and DVDs
• Electronic Resources
• E-Journals E-Newspapers
• Databases
• E-books
• Internet

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Libraries Library Catalogue

• Available on the web the Library Catalogue tells
  you
• if a book is in the library, how long you can
  borrow it for, if it is on loan and when its due
  back, where it is located

• The Library Catalogue also gives you access
  to
• - Reading Lists
• - Your Borrower Information how many books you
  have on loan, due date, option to renew, check
  reservations, check fines

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Libraries Self-Service

• Issue books
• Return books
• Renew books
• Pay fines (cash only)

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Libraries Subject Teams

• Contact via email, phone or at Subject Advice
  Service Desk
• Expertise Provide help with finding information
  to support assignments, coursework and
  projects/dissertations.
• Deliver information skills programmes and
  provide advice on one-to-one basis.

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Learning Support Study Support

• Workshops e.g.
• - Note taking (incl. plagiarism)
• - Working in groups
• - Making effective presentations
• One-to-one support by appointment

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Learning Support Study Support

• Study Skills websites e.g. time management,
  studying, group working,preparation for exams
• Study Skills leaflets e.g. note taking, giving
  presentations, time management, writing and
  reading skills

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Learning Support Additional Learning Needs

• A wide range of students study at Bournemouth
  University, including those with mobility
  difficulties, hearing, speech, or visual
  impairment, medical conditions, specific learning
  difficulties such as dyslexia, mental health
  issues.
• The ALN Team can support students by arranging
• note takers for lectures
• increased library borrowing rights
• one-to-one tuition or mentoring
• extra time during exams
• help with applying for the Disabled Students
  Allowance (DSA)

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International Programmes offers

• English as a Foreign Language for Academic
  Purposes
• ELSIS language-focused workshops on
  presentations, note-taking, essay-writing etc, as
  well as one-to-one appointments with the Language
  Adviser
• Foreign Languages
• The Languages Programme Vocational Language
  Studies units in French / German / Spanish /
  English for Students of Management
• materials, workshops and oral practice sessions
  to staff and students through the all_at_bu
  programme.
• International Capability units and guidance to
  students not wishing to study a foreign language
  but wishing to enhance their employability to
  operate as managers in an international
  environment.
• Workshops run in collaboration with the
  International Office for study and placement
  preparation abroad

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International Programmes where to find out

• The Language Centre is located on the 1st floor
  of TCL
• If you are taking a language as part of your
  course you will be told more about it during your
  course induction

For more information about other programmes and
learning resources, please visit the Language
Centre website www.bournemouth.ac.uk/languagecen
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Academic Services Help and Advice

• ASK - Academic Services Virtual Enquiry Desk
• ICT desks - for computer problems and equipment
  hire
• Language Centre
• Learning Support Centre
• Library Information Desks - for general queries.
• Subject Advice Desks - for advanced help on
  finding information
• 1 to 1 appointments
• Information on websites