First Steps: Finding Books, Journal Articles and More (In-person) In-Person
This workshop helps you to begin searching the Library collections for the resources needed for assignments and research. We cover how to use tools such as the Library Catalogue, the OneSearch tool, the eBooks and eJournals menu, and Reading Lists. Whether you're looking for that special item on the Library shelves or exploring online information for a new topic, this workshop will provide the guidance you need. There are opportunities to practice using online resources (particularly eBooks and scholarly journal articles) via interactive exercises.
Learning Outcomes
- Access supports & resources available at UCC Library
- Search the Library website to find books, eBooks, journal articles
- Locate the key databases for your subject
- Access Library resources from anywhere
Intended audience: UCC students
Related LibGuide: L&T by Paul Davidson
- Date:
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Research Skills Teaching Room
- UCC Library:
- Boole Library
- Audience:
- Postgraduates UCC Undergraduates
- Categories:
- Training
Directions: The Research Skills Teaching Room is on Floor Q-1 (the basement level) of the Boole Library. If you go through the double doors to the left of the Security Desk near the library entrance, and then down the stairs, the room is a short way along the corridor on your left.
Important - Here are some steps you must complete in advance of the session:
1. Please connect any smartphones/iPhones/laptops/other devices you have to the university's Wi-Fi network 'eduroam'. This will be needed to authenticate yourself when accessing Library resources in the session. Guidance on connecting to 'eduroam' is available from the Boole or Brookfield Libraries.
2a. Please install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone. For iOS/Apple devices click here to download the app and for Android devices click here to download the app. As there is very limited or no phone signal available, the app is necessary to ensure you can log into Library resources during the session's activities i.e. you won’t be able to complete MFA via text message or voice call.
2b: Please log into https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info with your UCC credentials and click the +Add sign-in method. Choose the Microsoft Authenticator option and follow the short 3 steps to complete the registration of your app. For detailed instructions please visit , https://www.ucc.ie/en/it/services/mfa/, and you may contact Student IT for further assistance at: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit/