Library and research skills
The University of Bristol Library will equip you with the skills and resources necessary to make sense of today’s information-rich landscape. We provide you with access to a huge range of resources from digital archival collections to specialist scientific databases. Every School has a dedicated Subject Librarian who, supported by our Teaching and Learning Librarians, provide library and research skills workshops for students, academics and researchers to support the effective use of these resources. You can also book appointments for 1:1 guidance with your Subject Librarian or a Teaching and learning Librarian.
Key areas of support
- Discovering information – searching effectively beyond Google and using various specialist databases and AI search tools
- Evaluating information – thinking critically and making balanced judgments, understanding bias and being aware of different perspectives, considering the benefits, limitations and ethical concerns of AI
- Referencing – demonstrating good academic practice, avoiding plagiarism, using reference management software
- Creating and communicating information – disseminating information, copyright, research support and accessing study skills support
Subject-specialist resources and support
Our library subject guides provide discipline-specific library guidance including:
- the most relevant sources of information for your subject
- the latest materials published in your field
- useful tools and services to help with your studies and research
- subject-specific referencing support
- how to contact your subject librarian
Subject Guides
Quick link to your subject-specific library guide.
One-to-one tutorials
Book an online tutorial with our Teaching and Learning Librarians for help with developing your skills discovering and critically evaluating information and referencing.