On this page you will find training materials and sources of support for your studies. In addition to using these resources you may wish to contact your Academic Liaison Librarian for one-to-one help. They are here to help you find and use information. They can...
Conducting your pharmacy practice research project by 
Doing your research project: a guide for first time researchers by Watch this short video for an introduction to the Library and our services for Pharmacy. You will need to login using your University email address and password to view the video.
There are two versions of EndNote - EndNote Online and Desktop EndNote. For MPharm and CIPPET courses I recommend using EndNote Online as it automatically comes with the referencing styles you need ('Harvard for Reading', 'Vancouver for Reading' and Vancouver for Reading Footnote) and you will have fewer technical issues. If you are doing a PhD then Desktop EndNote will be a more appropriate tool.
Just follow the step-by-step guide below or watch the videos to learn how to register for an account, add references to EndNote Online, and use it with Word.
This series of three videos (available via the tabs in this box) cover:
You will need to login using your University email address and password to view the videos.
We also have the following generic guides to literature searching and searching databases:
An introduction to planning your systematic review.
You will need to login using your University email address and password to view the videos.
See also our detailed guide to doing a systematic review:
This video covers the first four steps in doing a systematic review, including creating a protocol and searching for literature.
This video covers the fifth and sixth steps in doing a systematic review. It focuses on using EndNote Online to manage references and sifting the literature.
The final in a series of four videos on systematic reviews which covers writing it up.
We have a range of videos designed to introduce you to the Library and show you how to use our resources.
Study advice
The Study Advice Team offer study guides, workshops, individual advice sessions, and much more to make your studying more effective and successful. See the Study Advice webpages for more information, or pop in to make an appointment at the Study Advice and Maths Support Desk on the Ground Floor of the Library.
Maths Support
The Maths Support service provides guides, workshops and individual support on maths, statistics, psychometric tests and much more. Pop in to see them at the Study Advice and Maths Support Desk on the Ground Floor of the Library.
Digital Technology Services
DTS provide advice with using computer software and hardware. For individual support pop in and ask at the IT Service Desk on the 1st Floor of the Library. For more information see their website.
If you need guidance on using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Access or PowerPoint try these online tutorials:
International Study and Language Institute (ISLI) - Academic English Programme
If you are an international student, the Academic English Programme offers courses and 1-1 support. ISLI can also provide a list of private proof readers on request - email aep@reading.ac.uk.