Distance Learners

Learning Resources

Distance Learners If your studies rarely or never bring you to one of the University’s main campuses then this leaflet is for you.

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You will have 5 different accounts: To access the following accounts you need: USERNAME: (the registration number on your ID card) PASSWORD: (your default password is your date of birth in the ddmmyy format) •

LRC/Library - to reserve and renew books, use databases, ejournals, ebooks and other information resources on campus or at home > library.beds.ac.uk

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BREO - BREO is the virtual learning environment used to support course units throughout the University. You will use BREO to find support documentation for your lectures and assignments. It includes: PebblePad, Blackboard Mobile Learn, Turnitin, Campus Pack, Blackboard Collaborate and Facilitate Pro > breo.beds.ac.uk

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Email - Google Mail account for all official communications with the University including Document Supply > mail.study.beds.ac.uk

Services from Home As a distance learner your contact with the University of Bedfordshire is remotely through our online services. You will automatically be registered to use LRC/Library, computing and network services when you join the University.

To access the following accounts you need: USERNAME: (the registration number on your ID card) PASSWORD: (will be sent to you separately) •

Student record/e:Vision - to access your academic record, exam results, top sheets for your assignments and more

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SiD - Student Information Desk. The University wide helpdesk for any problems you may have. > beds.ac.uk/sid

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Digital library The Digital library provides access to those resources in the library’s collections which are available in digital format. The Digital library connects you to:

Help

• 2,500+ ebooks • 80+ databases • 26,500+ ejournals You can view these resources online through the library catalogue at: > library.beds.ac.uk/search/D

You can find help on using all our facilities from our websites: > lrweb.beds.ac.uk or > library.beds.ac.uk Call: 01582 743488 Email your IT queries to:

There is also a Digital library help page which has links to a range of useful information

> library.technical@beds.ac.uk

> lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/digital/help

> library.ideas@beds.ac.uk

Email your general enquiries to:

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Subject guides Subject guides identify the recommended resources on the web to use in your assignments, seminar tasks or presentations.

Compiled by your Academic Liaison Librarians, (ALLs) the guides are a comprehensive overview of the best resources for your subject area, whether you want to find: • journal articles both full text and in print • dictionaries and encyclopedias collections to check terms and definitions that you may come across in your reading and during lectures • newspaper articles • relevant websites to find quality information • statistics • images You can view these resources online at: > lrweb.beds.ac.uk/guides

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Invisible Library > lrweb.beds.ac.uk/invisiblelibrary

Referencing Referencing is a way of acknowledging that you have used the ideas and written material belonging to another author. It applies to what you have watched, listened to or looked at including electronic sources, like websites. > lrweb.beds.ac.uk/referencing

You can use this learning package from any internet-connected PC. However, you may be prompted for your library account to access quizzes and tests throughout this package.

The objective of this learning package is to enable you to become a competent and confident user of not only our library products and services, but information in general.

Ideally you should do the tutorials in order, building on your skills and knowledge as you complete each one. However, the package has been designed so that you can dip in and out of each unit as required.

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Academic Liaison Librarians (ALLs) Academic Liaison Librarians (ALLs) are experts in supporting your learning and make sure that the library has the resources required for you to read and learn about your subject. They can answer your research queries and questions, can teach you how to use the resources efficiently and effectively, either in a formal teaching session or by appointment. They are friendly, knowledgeable and approachable – honest!

To find out who your Academic Liaison Librarian is check the list below: University of Bedfordshire Business School (Law, Business, Accounting, Marketing, HRM, English Language) Alan Bullimore alan.bullimore@beds.ac.uk Peter Godwin peter.godwin@beds.ac.uk Alan Wheeler alan.wheeler@beds.ac.uk

Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science (Computing, Science, Art & Design, Media, Performing Arts) Keith Daniels Chris Whitfield Sandra Weir

keith.daniels@beds.ac.uk chris.whitfield@beds.ac.uk sandra.weir@beds.ac.uk

Faculty of Health & Social Sciences (Nursing, Midwifery, Psychology, Social Work, Social Studies, Criminology, Sport therapy) Sally Fensome Alan Wheeler Janine Bhandol

sally.fensome@beds.ac.uk alan.wheeler@beds.ac.uk janine.bhandol@beds.ac.uk

Faculty of Education, Sport & Tourism (Education, Coaching, Sport Science, Physical Education, Tourism) Hilary Johnson hilary.johnson@beds.ac.uk Adele Robinson adele.robinson@beds.ac.uk Bill Mortimer bill.mortimer@beds.ac.uk Research Institutes Jo Myhill

jo.myhill@beds.ac.uk

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Other university libraries You may be able to use a university library close to where you live. Use is offered under a co-operative scheme called SCONUL Access.

Please check the list of institutions which are part of the scheme on the website and then complete the application form: > www.sconul.ac.uk and send to: Sarah Arkle, Head of Reader Services Learning Resources Centre, University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton LU1 3JU Please remember larger Public Libraries often have a good range of subject materials and will always try to obtain books outside of their collections for a small charge.

SCONUL Access Band A SCONUL Access Staff and research students

Band B SCONUL Access Part time, distance learning and student placement SCONUL Vacation Scheme During University summer vacation only.

Complete application form at host institution and get a SCONUL Access card.

Present for processing at a customer service desk with a passport style photo at chosen campus.

Complete application form at host institution and get a SCONUL Access card.

Present for processing at a customer service desk with a passport style photo at chosen campus.

Need host University ID card at all times.

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Learning Resources Bedford campus Polhill Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9EA United Kingdom

Luton campus Park Square Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JU United Kingdom

> libraryideas@beds.ac.uk > lrweb.beds.ac.uk

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