{"title": "Finding and using books and e-books", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T10:30:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": [], "description": "An introductory session on finding and using books and e-books in the library. Organised by Birkbeck's Library, with contact Anna Zajda, it covers using the library catalogue effectively and demonstrates common e-book platforms including VLeBooks, Ebook Central and Kortext, showing how to get the most out of them to support your studies. It is part of Birkbeck's study skills library and information skills events.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/finding-and-using-books-and-e-books-80540/", "official_url": "https://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event/63913/finding-and-using-books-and-e-books", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T10:30:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Finding and Using eBooks", "start": "2026-11-11T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T19:00:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/books"], "description": "A study-skills session on finding eBooks and making the most of the tools within eBook platforms. It is run by Tim Spring as part of Birkbeck's library events, covering where to find eBooks, the main eBook platforms used at Birkbeck, and how study tools can help you read, take notes, highlight, and create citations. There will also be time to ask questions about using eBooks and the library catalogue.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/finding-and-using-ebooks-129439/", "official_url": "https://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event/64093/finding-and-using-ebooks", "image": ""}, {"title": "Finding journal articles", "start": "2026-11-12T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": [], "description": "\"Finding Journal Articles\" is a guided session giving an introduction to searching for journal articles. It is run by Birkbeck College, with Steven Ellis as the named contact. Participants learn which databases to use, how to use filters and other functions, and how to use boolean operators (AND/OR/NOT) to improve their searching. The session suits students at all levels of study, requires no prior knowledge, and shows where to go in the library for further support.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/finding-journal-articles-80533/", "official_url": "https://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event/64032/finding-journal-articles", "image": ""}, {"title": "Library Saturday Workshops", "start": "2026-10-24T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-14T13:00:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": [], "description": "Library Saturday Workshops are a series of library skills sessions held on Saturdays at Birkbeck, covering popular library topics such as finding journal articles, evaluating sources, and managing references with Zotero. They are run by the Academic Services Librarians at Birkbeck. Participants can attend just the individual sessions they find most useful, with sign-up links for each. On 24 October the sessions cover finding journal articles, evaluating sources, and managing references and using Zotero.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/library-saturday-workshops-34997/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "ILC Open Session: How the Immersive Learning Centre can help you with your studies", "start": "2026-11-11T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T17:30:00Z", "place": "Birkbeck College", "address": "WC1E 7HX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": [], "description": "A drop-in session at Birkbeck's Immersive Learning Centre for students interested in virtual reality, 360 cameras, 3D scanners and other digital equipment. It is run by the Immersive Learning Centre, which holds these weekly drop-ins during term time on the first floor of the library. Visitors can talk through possibilities, get guidance on borrowing digital equipment from the library, discuss ideas or try out a range of experiences, 360 videos and training software. Booking is possible, or you can drop in on the day.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ilc-open-session-how-the-immersive-learning-centre-can-help-35000/", "official_url": "https://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event/66594/ilc-open-session-how-the-immersive-learning-centre-can-help-you-with-your-studies", "image": ""}, {"title": "Thursday IT help session at Church Street Library", "start": "2026-11-12T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Church Street Library", "address": "Church Street 67, NW8 8EU London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": [], "description": "A drop-in IT help session at Church Street Library offering support with the library's online resources in a group setting. It is run by trained volunteers and library staff, who can guide you through apps such as Libby, BorrowBox, PressReader and the NHS app, as well as the Learn My Way platform. Bring your own device and no booking is needed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/thursday-it-help-session-at-church-street-library-88110/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/thursday-it-help-session-church-street-library", "image": ""}, {"title": "IT Help Session at Marylebone Library (Mondays)", "start": "2026-11-09T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Marylebone Library", "address": "New Cavendish Street 9-11, W1G 9UQ London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/digital-literacy"], "description": "IT Help Session at Marylebone Library (Mondays) is a drop-in session offering one-to-one help with general digital skills. It is run by friendly library staff and trained volunteers, who support everyday tasks such as browsing the internet, using apps and email, making video calls, printing documents, online shopping and social media. Visitors can ask questions and learn at their own pace, building confidence with computers, smartphones and the internet. Advanced topics like coding or technical faults needing a specialist may be referred to other resources.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/it-help-session-at-marylebone-library-mondays-88139/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/it-help-session-marylebone-library-mondays", "image": ""}]}