Research and Information Skills (RIS) classes teach a wide range of skills vital for students at all levels. See below for a description of face-to-face classes offered.
We also provide self-paced Moodle lessons with an introduction to the library, advanced search techniques, Harvard referencing, and academic integrity.
- Tour
10 minute tour of the Library's spaces with a brief description of our core services. Find out more and book a tour here.
- First Steps
An introduction to the library and quality information resources. Designed for 1st year students or those unfamiliar with library resources and/or finding quality information. Find out more and book a class here.
- Next Steps
An in-depth tutorial on finding, understanding and evaluating academic information for assignments. Designed for 2nd year to postgraduate students who are familiar with the library and have a basic understanding of academic resources. Find out more and book a class here.
- Harvard Referencing Introduction
An introduction to DkIT’s Harvard referencing style and why referencing is important. Designed for students who are familiar with the library and have a basic understanding of academic resources (books, journal articles, websites). Find out more and book a class here.
- Customised Class
If there are elements of library information and research you would like to focus on, which are not covered by other classes we offer, you can book a customised session for a catered class tailored to your information needs. Find out more and book a class here.
- One-to-One Consultation
Book a one-to-one consultation with a library subject liaison to look at specific information-related issues you have in your research, essays, or assignments. Find out more and book a session here.
- Mendeley Reference Manager
Our Mendeley tutorial is self-paced and available on the Moodle Hub. We can facilitate a Q&A/practice workshop for groups who have completed the lesson online and can help you with your specific Mendeley questions. Email library@dkit.ie with queries.
- Academic Integrity in DkIT
Offered as a self-paced Moodle lesson on the Library Hub. Students will be awarded a Moodle Digital Badge when they successfully complete the lesson. Find out more here
