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Library
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The library at AIT is a modern, engaging, comfortable space for studying, researching and learning. Recently fully refurbished, it is open all year except for public holidays and can help you find, evaluate and use information effectively and ethically.
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The library offers access to print and electronic information. It is available for study, borrowing, returning library material, accessing computers and electronic resources. Printing/photocopying facilities are available during opening hours. You may also bring your own laptop and connect to the college WIFI. 32 PCs are available for booking up to 4 hours per student per day. A number of group study rooms, where student teams can work together in a comfortable and quiet environment can be reserved in advance.
Access to online information and electronic resources, including 72,000 electronic journals, 80,000 e-books as well as past examination papers is available on and off campus 24/7 through the library’s website https://library.ait.ie/
The library also has a team of subject librarians to help develop students’ information and research skills and to improve their ability to find the variety of resources relevant to their assignments. Skills covered include: identifying information needs and learning how to find, evaluate and effectively use the information across a range of sources and technologies.
MOODLE at AIT
Athlone Institute of Technology uses the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle. Moodle is a learning management system that is engineered to meet the needs of students.
When you register on an accredited programme with the Department of Lifelong Learning, you will be issued with log on details, and instructions on how to access your course Moodle page. There you will have access to electronic learning materials (such as lecture notes, links to useful websites, videos) as well as learning activities. You will also have access to the relevant documentation for your programme, such as your course manual, placement documents if relevant, etc.
