Financial Database Certification
Introduction I have successfully undertaken certification for a number of financial databases over the last three years, which has helped me in my role in the Business Data Service. The certification...
View ArticleWelcome Week for researchers
At the start of the new academic year, the Library’s Research Services team has been directly involved in the University Library’s Welcome programme, meeting new students and researchers to explain how...
View ArticleTeaching the researchers of tomorrow
For the past year I’ve been involved with the Library’s My Learning Essentials (MLE) Open Training programme, which involves facilitation of workshops on academic and study skills. In addition to the...
View ArticleResearch feasibility
In undertaking research on any topic it is always a good idea to ask the question: is this research feasible? Often a student has decided on a particular area of research, for laudable reasons, such as...
View ArticleNew data skills course for librarians
Want to improve your data skills and know more about statistics? The University of Manchester Library has teamed up with the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (CMIST) to offer a new course....
View ArticleRefreshing the roses
With September marking the start of a new academic year, Manchester students are making their way into the University’s Main Library, site libraries, and website in increasing numbers. As the new...
View ArticleMemorising your presentation
Introduction To stand up and deliver a presentation can be a daunting prospect, whether for a new librarian or researcher. Fortunately, we all have access to the most advanced storage and processing...
View ArticleDeveloping technical knowledge and boosting student employability
I recently completed the new Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) course, which provides an introduction to Finance (Economic Indicators, Currencies, Fixed Income and Equities) including assessments, linked...
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