new students
Search tips for using our online resources effectively
When you begin to search the literature for relevant, good quality academic material, it can feel daunting and, at times, overwhelming. However, it need not be like that. Here are a few ...
Need some help settling in? Wobble Week 2025
Whether you’re finding it hard to settle into your course or accommodation, you arrived late and are struggling to catch up, you feel overwhelmed or you can’t remember everything you’ve already been told, we can ...
Finding your reading materials
Use Library Search Library Search is the first place to start when you are trying to find academic sources for your work. This is the search box on the library website homepage. It allows you ...
Get a head start on referencing and plagiarism
We offer a module on Referencing And Avoiding Plagiarism which you can find on your Canvas dashboard. It explains the role and importance of citing references and how to incorporate the work of other authors ...
New students! Book a guided tour of Kings Norton Library
To help new students find their way around Kings Norton Library, staff will be offering lunchtime tours. You will meet our library experts and learn more about the services we offer within the building. All ...
Introducing Kings Norton Library
Welcome to all our new students! We are looking forward to meeting you soon. You will find Kings Norton Library in the centre of the Cranfield campus, and it is open 24/7 to all staff ...