Library and Research Skills
Build your research skills and confidence to succeed at King's and beyond.
Libraries & Collections can help you find, access, evaluate and use information effectively and responsibly. Learn how to develop effective search strategies, find academic literature, critically evaluate different sources and cite and reference your work correctly.
Whether you're working on an assignment, finding literature for your dissertation or undertaking a research project, support is available through online learning, workshops and one-to-one guidance.
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Finding and evaluating information
Learn how to develop effective literature searches, use databases and other information sources, and critically evaluate the authority, relevance and quality of what you find.
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Critical appraisal and evidence skills
Develop more advanced skills in evaluating qualitative and quantitative research(opens in new tab) , advanced database searching, evidence synthesis and systematic review search techniques.
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Citing, referencing and academic practice
Develop confidence in using information appropriately and acknowledging the work of others. Explore support with citing and referencing, copyright, open access publishing, and managing and sharing research data.
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AI and information literacy
Learn how established information-literacy skills can help you understand and critically evaluate generative AI. This includes considering how AI retrieves and constructs information, assessing authority, provenance and bias, and using and citing AI transparently.
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Archives and Special Collections
Discover how archives and Special Collections can support your studies and research, and develop confidence in finding and using primary sources.
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One-to-one support
Book a one-to-one appointment with a librarian for personalised support. Appointments are available online and in person across King's library sites.
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Learn in a way that suits you
Library and Research Skills support is delivered through:
· Teaching embedded within programmes.
· Online and in-person sign-up workshops.
· Self-guided online learning through KLaSS on KEATS.
· One-to-one appointments and drop-in support.