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Learning resources
SUPPORTING YOUR STUDIES
The University has two libraries, lots of study spaces (many open 24/7 with a secure swipe system) and lots of physical and digital content to help you get the most from your studies.
The Libraries - Martial Rose Library (on the King Alfred Quarter) and West Downs Library (in the West Downs Centre), provide a huge range of content, not just the physical books but ebooks, articles, streaming film, audio books, databases, the School Resources Collection, and lots more. All our resources can be found using OneSearch. As an undergraduate student, you will be undertaking a high degree of independent study, less guided by reading lists. This means you will find a session on becoming an expert OneSearch user, and how to request digital versions of material, is very important. The Library service will also support you with inter-library loans and facilitating access to archives in other institutions.
We provide a wide range of study spaces from individual and group ‘pods’ , places you can work quietly on your own laptop, sit at a computer (quiet or in more buzzy spaces), work in groups including in some of our study rooms that are fully fitted with screens and speakers to practice presentations, for example. Spend time exploring and finding the type of space that works for you. For our distance learning students we can work with your local areas and possibly help you gain access to their study spaces.
Our Multimedia Centre (in the Fred Wheeler building) has dedicated design and production computers and you can borrow equipment to make your own movies, music and other creative outputs.
We provide a lot of online help (and face-to-face time with experts) to help you use our services, find the right type of resource for your research, and how to use the IT packages and our media equipment. You will be given an induction session to get you started, but never be afraid to ask for a refresher.
GET CONNECTED
It is important to download the University of Winchester Mobile App, this has an electronic version of your Student Card and is what you will use to register attendance at timetabled sessions. This feeds into your Academic Engagement Dashboard and it will really help you to have this ready for your first class. To download the App go to Android or Apple. You can also access it from any browser. You will still receive a physical card, this gives you access to printing, laptop loans, catering, accommodation (where applicable), access to controlled rooms and allows you to borrow books from the libraries. You must upload your photo as part of registration.
Many of our study spaces have PCs you can use or borrow one of our loan laptops from the cabinets. The University also has secure wifi across campus if you prefer to bring your own tablet or laptop. Lots of the study spaces in the libraries have power outlets to let you charge-up.
CANVAS AND MICROSOFT TEAMS
Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment. As a Winchester student you’ll use it to access your course information and curriculum materials. Canvas is also where you will submit your assignments. If you’re a distance learning student, Canvas will be the central hub of activity for your course.
At Winchester, we use Microsoft Teams for online meetings and as a way to collaborate through different Teams and Channels. Your programme will let you know how you can expect to use Teams but most students will be in a Team for each module they are on in order to facilitate online conversations and meetings. We use Teams regularly as part of Winchester life now, regardless of whether or not we are on campus. However, should Covid guidelines require us to reduce face-to-face interactions, we will rely on Teams to keep us connected and deliver teaching.
GETTING HELP
We have team members ready to help you in the Martial Rose Library, the West Downs Library and the Multimedia Centre. Our support times are on the Intranet. Outside of those hours you can drop an email to servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk and the team will get onto the problem the next working day.
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