Welcome and About Us

Finding Information & Using the Learning Centre

• Library Catalogue URL

  By far the best way to find out what books, electronic books, dvds, etc. we hold, is to check the Library Catalogue.  As we work in partnership with West Lothian Council Libraries, when you search the catalogue, you will also find books held in the libraries throughout West Lothian, including the High Schools. You can request books from any of these libraries.  For guidance on how best to use the Library Catalogue, reserve and renew your books, click the following link for: Guidance  This information is provided by West Lothian Council.    Please note as a student, your username is your student number  (8 DIGIT NUMBER).   Your PIN number is the first 4 digits of your date of birth.  E.g. If you were born 4th May your pin number will be 0405.

   
• Finding Information Page
• OpenAthens Page
• How to Join and Borrow Books From the Learning Centre Page
• What can I borrow from the Learning Centre? Page

Electronic Books

• OpenAthens Username and Password Explained File

  OpenAthens Username and Password Explanation and instructions on use.
• Ebook Central URL

  This is our biggest collection of electronic books and covers a wide range of subjects  . It offers key word and  advanced search facilities.
• EBSCO Ebook collection URL

  Ebooks for FE/HE collection. Offers basic and advanced search facilities.
• VLeBooks URL

  This is currently our smallest collection of ebooks.  Remember and look for   OpenAthens to login.

Online Resources

• Electronic Books Page
• A - N The Artists Information Company URL

  Alternative insights into the visual arts with fast paced news, comment, debate....
• Anatomy TV powered by Primal Pictures URL

  Use your OpenAthens username and password to access this resource.
• Art and Architecture Image Bank URL

  The Courtauld Institute of Art provides access to a searchable database of over 40,000 images from the Courtauld, The Conway Library, and independent photographers.
  
• British Library Business and Management URL

  The Business and Management Portal delivers high quality digital reports and other publications from the British Library’s collections to business and management researchers.  You will need to register to be able to access this resource.
  
• British Library Social Welfare Policy URL

  The Social Welfare Portal provides a single point of access to our vast print and digital collections of research and information on policy development, implementation and evaluation.

  
  
• British Library Sounds URL

  Listen to a selection from the British Library’s extensive collections of unique sound recordings, which come from all over the world and cover the entire range of recorded sound: music, drama and literature, oral history, wildlife and environmental sounds
  
• Clickview URL

  Clickview gives access to hundreds of educational  videos and TV programmes. Your tutor may direct you to specific content or you can browse the content on your own.  Sign in using your college Office 365 email address and password. You will find the sign in button at the top right hand side of the screen.

  Alternatively google search clickview uk or use www.clickview.co.uk. to take you directly to the Clickview site and use the same usernames and passwords above.
  
• Cochrane Library URL

  A series of healthcare databases..
• Construction Training from JISC URL

  Videos, guides, learning and assessment activities,  this offers a full suite of resources to support competences required to obtain a qualification.

  
  
• Library Hub Discover URL

  Library Hub Discover brings together the catalogue of over 80 major UK research libraries: national, academic and specialist.
• Complete Issues URL

  This resource covers a wide range of topics such as Climate Change, Mental Health, Drugs, Alcohol and many other social issues in the form of Articles, Statistics and Related Web Links.

  Username:   westlothian

  Password:   westlothian
• Curriculum Press URL

  Good information on Psychology and sociology 
  
  Username and password required. Available from Learning Centre staff.
  
• Digital and IT Training URL

  Videos, guides, learning and assessment activities,  this offers a full suite of resources to support competences required to obtain a qualification.

  
  
• Digital Commons Network URL

  The Digital Commons Network brings together free, full-text scholarly articles from hundreds of universities and colleges worldwide. Curated by university librarians and their supporting institutions, 
  
• Directory of Open Access Books URL

  Directory of Open Access Books is a joint service of OAPEN, OpenEdition, CNRS and Aix-Marseille Université
• Education and Childcare JISC Resource URL

  Videos, guides, learning and assessment activities,  this offers a full suite of resources to support competences required to obtain a qualification.

  
  
• Getty Open Culture URL

  J. Paul Getty Museum's Open Content Program makes freely available over 109,000+ digital images from the J. Paul Getty Museum and Getty Research Institute.
  
• GoCitizen URL

  Practice online for the British Citizen test.  Sign up for free.
• Google Arts and Culture URL

  Discover artworks, collections and stories from all around the world in a new way. Explore cultural treasures in extraordinary detail and easily share with your friends.
  
• Guggenheim Art URL

  The Guggenheim offers art catalogues, essays on art history and more all freely available online
  
• Hairdressing Training Resource URL

  Hairdressing Training provides exemplary step by step guidance videos, self evaluation tests, worksheets and guides relating to an expanding collection of hairdressing styles and techniques. All video content has been created by those who teach hairdressing in the UK FE colleges. These resources are openly available without the need for institutional subscription or login.
• Health and Social Care Jisc Resource URL

   

  Videos, guides, learning and assessment activities,  this offers a full suite of resources to support competences required to obtain a qualification.

  
  
• ISSUES ONLINE URL

  This is an excellent resource covering contemporary social issues such as poverty, equality, homelessness etc.

  Username:  Hartley

  Password:  9039
• Jisc Ebook and Resources Hub External tool
• Jisc Journal Archive URL
• JSTOR URL

  Access to journals, primary sources and electronic  books covering all aspects of the social sciences. For free access to the full resource you will need to register with National Library of Scotland . Registration is free. Alternatively, you can search the database and access some their open access materials free and without registration. Registering details below:

  Registration Information
• JSTOR Open Access Journals URL

  Growing collection of Open Access journals covering topical areas
  
• Knowledge Network URL

  The knowledge network is available to students who go on placement within the NHS and selected teaching staff. Registration details are available from the above link. If you need any assistance accessing and using this resource please speak to the Learning Centre staff.
• National Learning Network URL

  Funded by the UK Government to support learners and organisations in the post-16 sector, the NLN Materials represent one of the most substantial and wide-ranging collections of e-learning materials in the UK - hundreds of small, free, flexible 'bite-sized' episodes of learning.

  To easily share the resources with learners, sign-in or register, then select a resource and click the collect button. If you're new to XtLearn, click here for an introduction.
• National Library of Scotland - Digital Resources URL
• News Library - Newspapers for Schools URL

  Access to over 140 UK newspapers

  One-stop-shop for researching leading UK national and regional newspapers.

  Username:   library@west-lothian.ac.uk

  Password:    Student2017
• Open Education Resources Page

  Open educational resources include full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, ebooks audiobooks, streaming videos and films that are all available free to everyone.
• Directory of Open Access Journals URL

  DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals. DOAJ is independent. All funding is via donations, 40% of which comes from sponsors and 60% from members and publisher members. All DOAJ services are free of charge including being indexed in DOAJ. All data is freely available.
• OAPEN URL

  The OAPEN Library contains freely accessible academic books, mainly in the area of humanities and social sciences. OAPEN works with publishers to build a quality controlled collection of open access books, and provides services for publishers, libraries and research funders in the areas of deposit, quality assurance, dissemination, and digital preservation.
• VOGUE URL

  A searchable archive of American Vogue, from the first issue in 1892 to the current month, reproduced in high-resolution colour page images.
• VADS URL

  VADS: free art and design images for education

  vads.ac.uk

  The VADS image collection provides over 100000 art and design images free for use in education, drawn from university and college art collections, museums..
• West Lothian Council Library - Digital library URL

  e-Books, e-Talking books, e-Magazines and digital resources accessible 24/7.   All free of charge using your public library membership card.  Definitely worth a look.
  

Facilities

• Computer Facilities

  The Learning Centre currently has 28 PCs and 20 laptops all with Microsoft Office and fast internet access. The college wireless network also allows you to use your own mobile devices, ie mobile phones, laptops to connect to the internet.

  
  

  To login use your Office365 username and password, ie your student reference number and the first time you login  WLcDDMMYYYY!  you will be prompted to change your password.

  Once you have accessed the PCs you will have access to a printing allowance (£10.00)   
  

  Staff are always on hand to help with any IT issues you may have.

  A few of our PCs also have specialist software installed, for example, Sage Accounts and Payroll,  Autocad, Microsoft Project, Inventor and Revit.

   
• Computer Booking System

  We have a computer booking system within the Learning Centre.  However, all computers are generally available for up to 2 hours without booking. If the Learning Centre isn’t busy, this time can easily be extended on request.  To ensure you have access to a computer when you want it you can book in advance either as an individual or for a group.  Up to 6 PCs can be booked for group work.  All bookings are done through the Learning Centre staff.  Our booking system also allows us to monitor use of our computers.
• Support

  Learning Centre staff can help with finding relevant resources, computer access and basic IT problems. We offer guidance on Referencing, Research and Study Skills. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance.
• Printing and Photocopying Facilities

  We also have photocopying, printing and scanning facilities.  From the PCs, use the print command as normal. To collect your prints or do any photocopying you will need to log onto the photocopier/printer using your Matriculation (student) number.  Monies will be deducted from your printing allowance to cover the cost of your work.  If you use up your printing allowance we have a top-up machine within the library. 

Study Skills

• Essay Writing Skills File
• Writing For Your Course URL

  This course prepares you for the academic requirements of study to help you ensure your writing is well structured and uses academic style.  Takes approx. 4 hours to complete. This course is supplied free by Pearson publishers.
• Report Writing: a Brief Guide File

  Writing a report can seem daunting. We have broken the process down into manageable chunks that may help you understand it better.
• Report Writing Checklist File
• Example of a Scientific or Practical Report File
• Example of a Business or Social Science Report File
• Presentation Skills File

  During your course you will probably be asked to give a short presentation to your class or colleagues.  Many people find it very difficult to do this especially the first time!  Don’t despair… the following notes are aimed at not just helping you to put together a good presentation but also to improve your presentation techniques.
• Presentation Skills Online course from FutureLearn URL

  Presentations can be a powerful tool for sharing ideas and sparking conversation, but what makes a good presentation great?  A short course lasting approx. 6 hours 
• Note Taking Tips File

  Everyone is different and will make notes in different ways, that’s why it is important to make your own notes in your own words. The three main types of notes you take will be from handouts , during class and when doing research. Click here for further information to help you improve your note taking skills.                                                                                                    
• Note Taking Template File
• Reading, Note Taking and Summarising Free online course from Pearson URL

  Developing study skills helps you to get organised and manage your studies.  This course helps with effective strategies for reading and summarising information. Approx. 3 hour course.
• Exams File

  For most students exams are extremely stressful. In order to reduce the stress it is important to develop good revision techniques. Read on for further information.            
• Recommended Reading and Online Resources File

  A list of books and ebooks to help give you a better understanding of Study Skills. Also includes a list of web sites to give further tips and information.
• 10 of the Best Study Skills Apps URL

  Recommended by the London School of Economics a list of useful apps that may help your studies. They include Study Planners , help with referencing and a  flash card app for revision. (most are available on iPhone and Android).
• Digital skills URL

  A collection of short bitesize course produced by the Government's National Career Service.  They are all free to access and cover options from beginner to advanced level.  Well worth a look at.
• Create a Questionnaire - Checklist File
• Questionnaire Design Video links File

  Links to useful video presentations on Questionnaire Design.
• Google Search Techniques

  It would now be difficult to think of how we would find information without Google, we use it so much in our everyday lives. At College, finding the right information is often critical to passing your course and therefore developing good search techniques is invaluable. The following will provide you with information on what you need to think about before using google and then tips on how to get the best from your search results.
• Using Google Search File
• Using Google Advanced Search File
• Using Google Scholar File
• Tips for Evaluating Information File
• Finding and Evaluating Information - A free course from Pearson URL

  Developing study skills helps you to get organised and manage your studies. This course helps you to familiarise yourself with the different types of research needed for higher education study. Approx. 3.5 hours time commitment.
• Study Skills Notebook from the Open University File
• Study Skills Handbook Electronic Book URL

  
  
• Reading Skills File

  Reading effectively is one of the most important skills for students and will help you perform better. Follow our techniques and tips to help you get the most out reading books, articles, reports etc.
• Learning Styles File

  Learning styles are the different ways people learn. Understanding and identifying your own learning style can help you learn, problem solve and make decisions in work. Read on to find out more about each style and learn how to identify your own learning style.
• Study Guru - Learning Styles URL
• Time Management File

  Managing your time for college work  is about setting and following a schedule of study. This will help you organise and prioritise your studies around the competing activities of work, family etc.
• Listening Skills File

  Next to reading, listening is one of the most important skills you can develop to help you do better in college. In order to improve your listening skills in class it is important to concentrate on what is being said at all times - try not to day dream! Follow our techniques and tips to become a better listener!
• Fake News? URL

  To help in the fight against fake news, the BBC has compiled a collection of activities and resources to help students be more discerning when looking at the news.
• Introduction to Study Skills - A free course from Pearson URL

  Developing study skills helps you to get organised and manage your studies. This module provides an overview of how to get started with study skills. After completing this introductory course, try the other study skills modules: Getting organised for study; Finding and evaluating information; Writing for your course; Reading, note-taking and summarising; and Giving effective presentations.  Approx. 30 minutes time commitment.

Harvard Referencing

• Harvard Referencing Handout File
• Harvard Referencing Examples File
• Harvard Referencing Template File
• How To Reference Using The Harvard Referencing Guide SCORM package
• Harvard Referencing Powerpoint File

  A short powerpoint to support a workshop on harvard referencing.
• Using Microsoft Word for Harvard Referencing File
• How to use Microsoft Word Reference Tab Short Video URL

  A really good short video on the basics of using Microsoft word reference tap to do your Harvard referencing.
• Paraphrasing Text. A short course from the Open University URL

  In this free course, Paraphrasing text, you will focus on the process of turning what you are reading into 'your own words', which is an essential skill at university. Approx 1 hour. 
• Links to Good Sites for Referencing Information File

  Provides a selection of useful tools and websites to help your understanding and use  the Harvard Referencing System.   
• All My Own Words - How to Avoid Plagiarism URL

  In this interactive film from the Open University, you'll watch a fellow student grapple with a tough deadline in the midst of her busy life. Can you help her make the right decisions?

Social Information File

• Aids and HIV File
• Alcoholism and Drug Abuse File
• Alzheimers and Dementia Services File
• Arthritis File
• Autism Spectrum File
• Babies, Young Children and Families File
• Bereavement Support, Cot Death and Counselling File
• Big Picture File
• Cancer File
• Carers File
• Cerebral Palsy File
• Child Protection File
• Counselling Services File
• Cystic Fibrosis File
• Depression File
• Diabetes File
• Disability File
• Discrimination File
• Down's Syndrome File
• Dyslexia File
• Eating Disorders File
• Elderly Support File
• Epilepsy File
• Health and Counselling File
• Health Conditions File
• Hearing Impairment File
• Heart Care and Stroke File
• Homelessness - Housing Support File
• ME/CFS/PVFS File
• Men's Support Groups File
• Mental Health File
• Multiple Sclerosis File
• Safety File
• Sexual Health File
• Smoking File
• Spina Bifida File
• Vision Impairment File
• Voluntary Organisations File
• Women's Support Groups File
• Youth Support Groups File

Digital Literacy

• Your Student Email and Account and Signing In File

  A brief explanation of the format of your student email, creating your own password and using your account. Your matriculation number is your student number, an eight digit number 
• Using Teams: A short video File

  Created by Diane Mitchell from the College Workforce Development Team, an excellent resource covering the basics of using Teams in a brief and easy to use manner.
• Microsoft Teams for Students URL

  Free for students

  Get started watching the video to see how you can use Teams for group work.

  • Group work - edit documents real-time in 1 click
    
  • Chat securely with anyone at your university - just ask for their name not phone number
  • Get job ready skills as you use as Microsoft Teams integrates the entire Office suite into a single hub.

  
  
• Using Microsoft Office for Students - You Tube URL

  You Tube video help to use Office 365
• Microsoft Office 365 Courses for Students URL
• Introduction to One Drive URL

  Introduction to OneDrive

  OneDrive provides you one place to store, share, and sync your work or school files. It is the Microsoft cloud service that connects you to all your files and gives you the ability to access them from anywhere and on any device.

  
  
• Introduction to Powerpoint URL

  PowerPoint is a presentation application that creates a slide show of important information, charts, and images to display during a presentation. Recent advances in PowerPoint include subtitling on slides, Presenter coach, and other enhanced interactive features.
  
• Connecting Scotland URL

  Useful videos from Connecting Scotland covers:

  How to choose a device and internet

  How to use your device

  How to stay safe online

  How to do things

  Computer terms and jargon.
• Digital Literacy: Ethical Computing URL

  Short videos covering various aspects of ethical computing:

  Protecting Your Online Data

  How Your Online Data Is Used

  Turning Data into Knowledge

  Importance Of Your Online Data

  
  
• Skills in the Workplace : ICT In The Real World URL

  Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an important part of the workplace. Word processing, computerised spreadsheets, email communication and web-based research are just some of the tasks performed every day. In this programme, various employees demonstrate the skills required to be competent in their positions, including using computers effectively in an office, researching a business project, presenting information, types of digital documents, and the use of spreadsheets and databases for decision making and data storage. Understanding the basics will equip viewers with the knowledge and skills essential for work in the modern workplace.
  
• Learning My Way URL

  Learn My Way has free courses for you to learn digital skills to stay safe and connected. Subjects covered:

  Using your computer or device.

  Online basics

  Office programs

  More internet skills plus information on finding jobs, health, money and public services online.

  
  
• BT Skills for Tomorrow URL

  Free courses to help you develop your confidence and develop your digital skills. A mixture of short videos, games and courses covering many aspects of using digital devices safely and effectively. Covers basics for beginners and digital wellbeing  Broken down into  two sections, Home Life and Work Life, so also includes sections on getting a job and launching a business.
• Technology Guides from Digital Unite URL

  Our award-winning range of 400+ how-to guides covers a whole host of digital topics. Written by subject matter experts and updated daily, the guides are perfect for supporting others with digital skills or improving your own knowledge.

  
  
• Young Scot - Digi Know URL

  Whether you use websites and social media or chat to your pals online and do a bit of shopping... Find out why it's important to keep yourself and your data safe with 'Digi Know?'
  
• Be Internet Awesome URL

  Helping young people to be safe confident explorers of the online world -- American but may be some useful materials.
• Mind Yer Time URL

  Designed by children and young people from the Children's Parliament and the Scottish Youth Parliament, Mind Yer Time has been created to support everyone who loves social media and screen time. We've got positive tips, stories and information for children and young people, to help you use your screen time positively!   Some of the topics covered:

  Digital Rights, Health and Wellbing, how to cope with Bullying etc

  
  
• Internet Matters URL

  Supporting families online

  Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.

  
  
• Barclay Digital Eagles URL

  Build your digital Skills with Digital Eagles.
• Scottish Digital Academy URL

  Provides high quality, digital skills learning programmes to develop and grow capability, aligned across the Scottish public and third sectors.
  
• Scotland's Essential Digital Skills Toolkit URL

  Digital Skills Toolkit
• SQA Digital Skills URL

  A range of learning guides. You can work through the guides at your own pace using the 'Play' and 'Pause' buttons.

  You may find it helpful to print out the documents below which give step-by-step instructions to getting online using a PC or tablet. 

  
  
• AbilityNet URL

  Free Resources

  Get the most from your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone

  
  

Subject Hub (A TO C)

• Accounting File

  A list of Books, Ebooks, Videos and Websites to support this topic.
• Addiction File

  A list of Books, Ebooks, Videos and Websites to support this topic
• Anatomy and Physiology File

  A list of Books, Ebooks, Videos and Websites to support this topic.
  
• Aromatherapy File

  A list of Books, Ebooks, Videos and Websites to support this topic.
• Beauty Therapy File

  A list of Books, EBooks and Websites to support this topic.
• British Standards File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Building Regulations File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Built Environment File

  A List of Books, EBooks and online resources to support this topic.
• Business Administration File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Business Start-Up File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Challenging Behaviour File

  A list of Book, Ebooks and websites to support this topic.
• Chemistry File

  A list of Book, Ebooks and websites to support this topic.
• Child Development File

  A list of relevant Books, EBooks, Videos and websites to support this topic
• Child Observation File

  A list of Books, Ebooks, Videos and Websites to support this topic
• Child Protection File

  A list of Books, Ebooks and online resources to support this topic.
• Civil Engineering File

  A list of Books, EBooks and online resources to support this topic
• Coaching (Sports) File

  A list of Books, Ebooks and online resources to support this topic.
• Communication File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Construction File

  A list of Books, Ebooks and web based resources to support this topic
• Contemporary Arts File

  A list of Books, EBooks and online resources to support this topic
• Cookery (Professional) File

  A list of Books, E-Books and online resources to support this topic.
• Corporate Strategy File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Counselling File

  A list of Books, Ebooks and online resources to support this topic.
• Criminology File

  A list of Books, E-books and online resources to support this topic.
• CV Writing File

  A list of Books, E-Books and Online Resources to support you with this topic.

Subject Hub (D - F)

• Digital Art File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Discrimination File

  A list of Books, Ebooks and Websites to support this subject.  Have a look at 'Equality' in our Subject Hub for further information.
• Driving Theory Test File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Economics File

  A list of Books, Ebooks and Websites to support this subject.
• Electrical Engineering File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Engineering File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Engineering Mathematics File

  A list of Books, Ebooks and Websites to support this subject.
• Equality File

  A list of Books, E-books and Online Resources to support you with this topic.  Have a look at 'Discrimination' in our Subject Hub for further information. 
• ESOL File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Family File

  A list of Books, Ebooks and Websites to support this subject.
• Film File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Fitness & Exercise File

  Please see 'Sport and Fitness' link below.

Subject Hub (G - L)

• Graphic Design File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Groupwork File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Hair Removal File

  A list of Books, EBooks and online resources to support this topic.
• Health & Social Care File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Human Resource Management File

  A list of books, ebooks and electronic resources to support this topic
• Human Biology File

  A list of books, ebooks and electronic resources to support this topic
• International Business File

  In progress.
• Jewellery Making File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Joinery/Carpentry File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Language & Literacy Development File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Leadership (Early Years) File

  A list of Books, EBooks, Websites and Videos to support this topic.
• Leadership (Management) File

  In progress.
• Local History File

  Content will be available in the near future.

Subject Hub (M - P)

• Make-up File

  In progress
• Mathematics and Numeracy File

  A list of Books, E-Books, Websites and Videos to support this topic.
• Management & Organisational Behaviour File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Marketing File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Massage File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Mechanical Engineering File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Media File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Medical Conditions File

  A List of Books,EBooks and Online Resources to support this topic
• Medical Dictionaries File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Mental Health File

  A list of Books, E-books, Videos and Websites to support this topic.
• Motor Vehicle File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Nails File

  In progress.
• Nursing File

  A list of Books, E-books, Videos and Websites to support this topic.
• Nutrition File

  A list of Books, E-books, Videos and Websites to support this topic.
• Outdoor Play File

  A list of Books, E-books and Electronic resources to support this topic
• Philosophy File

  A list of Book, EBooks, Weblinks and online resources to support this topic.
• Play File

  A List of Book, EBooks, Websites and Online Resources to support this topic.
• Plumbing File

  A list of Books, EBooks and Electronic Resources to support this topic.
• Project Management File

  In progress
• Psychology File

  A list of Books, E-books, and Electronic Resources to help support this topic.

Subject Hub (Q - Z)

• Religion File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Rights of the Child File

  A List of Books, EBooks and Online resources to support this topic
• Salon Management File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Sculpture File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Seasonal Foods File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Social Care and the Law in Scotland File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Social Policy File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Sociology File

  A List of Books,Ebooks and online resources to support this topic
• Special Needs/Disabilities File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Sport & Fitness File

  A list of Books, E-books and Online Resources to support this topic.
• Stretching File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Study Skills File

  A list of Books, EBooks and Electronic resources to support this topic.

  
  
• Teamwork File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Textiles File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Theorists (Child Development) File

  A list of Books, E-books and Online Resources to support this topic.
• Training File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Travel & Tourism File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Welfare State File

  Content will be available in the near future.
• Writing Skills File

  Content will be available in the near future.

RESEARCH SUPPORT DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

• Return of College Library Books (After COVID Lock Down) File
• Learning Centre Support Page

  Hi

   

  We wanted to try and support you with your studies through this difficult period when you are not at College.

  Use the link below to access online resources that may help support your research   If you struggle to find information or access the resources, the Learning Centre staff are still available to help via our Learning Centre email address:

  LearningCentre@west-lothian.ac.uk

  We've also included some good basic information on referencing and help with how you approach and carry out your research.

   

  Please do not hesitate to contact us as we will do our best to respond to every enquiry we receive.  For example you may have problems accessing the online resources, forgot your username and password, you may have found a journal articles via google but can only see the abstract, not the full article. We can help with these and other types of enquiry.
• Research Support File
• Ebsco HE/FE Collection of Electronic Books URL

  In response to the Coronavirus we have been given  temporary access to this collection of electronic books.  Hope they are of some use.
• Harvard Referencing File

  Notes on how to use microsoft word to help with your referencing.  (A short video below if you prefer a demonstration rather than notes)
• Harvard Referencing using Microsoft word URL

  A short video from Anglian Rusking University on how to reference using the Harvard system
• Harvard Referencing URL

  A excellent resource for information.  Straight forward question/answer format
• Study Skills Handbook URL

  This book is recommended to all first and second year uni. students.  Well presented, easy to read information.
• GOOGLE SCHOLAR URL

  As the name suggests Google for scholars  - you .  Provides you with access to more academic journals etc.  If you find information and you are only provided with an abstract contact the library team.   They may be able to get the full article for you.
• PUBMED URL

  Primarily aimed at life sciences and biomedical topics.   Sport and beauty therapy students may also find this useful.
• Edinburgh Napier University URL

  For all those matriculating students, remember you have access to your destination university library.  As you know, more and more library resources are available online so you may still be able to find that book or journal to support your  work.  We've provided a direct link to Napier here but also try the other universities.   If you have forgot your username and password, let us know and we may be able to help.
• INSTITUTUTION of Mechanical Engineers URL

  All HNC and above level Mechanical Engineers can access this resource.  See details within you own moodle course area on how best to use this service.