Trent Park Welcome to Learning Resources Presentation

1. Welcome to Learning Resources

2. We are here to help you Learning Resources provides: Computers with specialist software Library services Study skills support Dyslexia support Inspiration from MODA and our special collections One-to-one advice from experts

3. Learning Resources on campus The Learning Resource Centre is open:Term Time 8.30 – 21.00 Monday-Thursday, 8.30 – 19.00 Friday, 11.00 – 16.00 Sat.Vacation: 9.00 – 17.00 Monday - Friday The LRC is located in Bevan Building – opposite the lake The LRC houses the Library, Computing facilities, English Language and Learner support, Dyslexia support and some teaching rooms

4. IT and Audio Visual 120 PCs 30 Macs Hardware: A4 scanners. Digital video editing. Laser/inkjet printing. Digital cameras, Mini DV cameras. Software: Avid. Final Cut Pro Studio, Roxio Toast. Trados, Melisi. Basic IT help is available from the Reception Desk Specialist AV help is available from the Multimedia Desk

5. You can get help with the following: Logging on to Middlesex systems / passwords Printing Photocopying Scanning Computing problems Video Editing (certain media video courses only)

6. Library Over 100,000 books Over 300 current journal titles Videos, DVDs, CDs, Teaching Resources, Music Scores All physical items listed in the online catalogue Subject guides online to help you find what you need for your studies Specialist help from Librarians at Enquiry Desk, by email and one-to-one appointments

7. You can get help with the following: Finding books, music, DVDs, teaching resources How to renew your books Finding journals and journal articles Using databases and online search tools Finding information for your assignments Referencing properly and avoiding plagiarism

8. Subject Guides http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/

9. Study skills support Help with academic writing from the ELLS team - understanding assignment titles, structuring assignments, academic style, referencing, and more. English language development from the ELLS team- punctuation, spelling, grammar, increasing your vocabulary, and more. Numeracy support- for all students who need help with maths. Particularly useful to students who need to pass numeracy tests, e.g. as part of QTS for teaching.

10. Study skills support is for: Undergraduates and Postgraduates Speakers of English as a First, Second or Foreign Language Students who are on- campus or off-campus Students who are doing well and students who want to do better Students who are new to Middlesex University, new to London or new to the UK Students returning to education after a long gap or coming directly from another course

11. What does the team offer? 30-minute individual tutorials that are free and confidential. General workshops or classes at Trent Park that are free to everybody. No need to enrol in advance, just turn up on the day. Begin in Week 2. Workshops that are tailored to the subject you are studying (your course lecturers will organise these) Online tutorials and information sheets on various academic topics Online writing courses

12. To find out more … g.lazar@mdx.ac.uk Phone 020 8411 6578 Visit: B110 Numeracy:numeracy@mdx.ac.uk Gillian Lazar Trent Park ELLS coordinator m:Gillian Lazar

13. Dyslexia support Advice and guidance on dyslexia or other Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g. dyspraxia, ADHD) Initial Screenings and referral for students who think they may be experiencing difficulties associated with dyslexia, dyspraxia or other SpLDs Advice on the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) Regular individual tutorials for funded students Tutorials for unfunded students whenever possible Online support materials on OasisPlus Contact: Pauline SumnerEmail: p.sumner@mdx.ac.ukPhone: 020 8411 4189

14. MODA – Museum of Domestic Architecture An outstanding source of inspiration right on your doorstep at Cat Hill – students are very welcome to browse the galleries any time MODA is open Great source of visual inspiration for your work To make an appointment to use the Study Room contact Zoe Brealeyz.brealey@mdx.ac.uk MoDA’s Student Workshop Leader Scheme trains and employs students to work with children in the Saturday morning Arts Club – good experience and CV points, plus you get paid!

15. http://www.moda.mdx.ac.uk/

16. Getting started How to access the computers IF YOU FAIL TO LOGIN CORRECTLY 3 TIMES YOU WILL BE LOCKED OUT – text for password re-set Text HELP your student number, your name and the type of password you need (HELP M00123456 John Smith computer) to 07624804635 How to access your Middlesex email

17. How to access the computers - username Your IT User ID is printed on the back of your student card. It is usually your initials followed by 3 or more digits. Write down your IT user ID now

18. How to access the computers - password The first time you login, your password is set to: Mdx + Student Number + Date of Birth For example, if your Student Number = M00123456 and your Date of Birth = 27/06/89Then your password is: MdxM00123456270689 Write down your password now

19. How to access the computers - password You will be forced to change your password the first time you login, so think of a new one now. It MUST be at least 8 characters long and include:At least 1 letter in UPPERCASEAt least 1 letter in lowercaseAt least 1 number For example Sunsh1ne or Monday63 Pick something you are going to easily remember. Think of your new password now

20. How to access your Middlesex email Click on the Student email link on the right-hand side of the 24-7 web page

22. How to access your Middlesex email - login Your login is the same as your email address: Your IT user ID @live.mdx.ac.uk For example SV243@live.mdx.ac.uk Write down your email login now.

23. How to access your Middlesex email - password The first time you login your password is: Student Number + mmm (the first 3 letters of the month you were born in lowercase) For example, Student Number = M00123456Date of Birth 27/06/89Password: M00123456junStudent numberfirst 3 letters of month of birth If your student number does not start with M, add it in. Write down your email password now.

24. What next? Podcast tour Library Basics booklet Library skills this term – your tutors have arranged them Ask us – that is why we are here!

25. Now your turn … login to the computer Name / User Name = IT User ID Password = Mdx + Student Number + Date of Birth(example MdxM00123456270689) New password = 8 characters, 1 UPPERCASE, 1 lowercase, 1 number