Welcome to Learning Resources

We are here to help you

• Learning Resources provides:

• Computers with specialist software

• Library services

• Study skills support

• Dyslexia support

• Inspiration from MODA and our special collections

• One-to-one advice from experts

Learning Resources on campus

• The Learning Resource Centre is open:

Term Time 8.30 – 21.00 Monday-Thursday, 8.30 – 19.00 Friday, 11.00 – 16.00 Sat.Vacation: 9.00 – 17.00 Monday - Friday

• The LRC is located in Bevan Building – opposite the lake

• The LRC houses the Library, Computing facilities, English Language and Learner support, Dyslexia support and some teaching rooms

IT and Audio Visual

• 120 PCs

• 30 Macs

• Hardware: A4 scanners. Digital video editing. Laser/inkjet printing. Digital cameras, Mini DV cameras.

• Software: Avid. Final Cut Pro Studio, Roxio Toast. Trados, Melisi.

• Basic IT help is available from the Reception Desk

• Specialist AV help is available from the Multimedia Desk

You can get help with the following:

• Logging on to Middlesex systems / passwords

• Printing

• Photocopying

• Scanning

• Computing problems

• Video Editing (certain media video courses only)

Library

• Over 100,000 books

• Over 300 current journal titles

• Videos, DVDs, CDs, Teaching Resources, Music Scores

• All physical items listed in the online catalogue

• Subject guides online to help you find what you need for your studies

• Specialist help from Librarians at Enquiry Desk, by email and one-to-one appointments

You can get help with the following:

• Finding books, music, DVDs, teaching resources

• How to renew your books

• Finding journals and journal articles

• Using databases and online search tools

• Finding information for your assignments

• Referencing properly and avoiding plagiarism

Subject Guides

• http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/

Study skills support

• Help with academic writing from the ELLS team - understanding assignment titles, structuring assignments, academic style, referencing, and more.

• English language development from the ELLS team- punctuation, spelling, grammar, increasing your vocabulary, and more.

• Numeracy support- for all students who need help with maths. Particularly useful to students who need to pass numeracy tests, e.g. as part of QTS for teaching.

Study skills support is for:

• Undergraduates and Postgraduates

• Speakers of English as a First, Second or Foreign Language

• Students who are on- campus or off-campus

• Students who are doing well and students who want to do better

• Students who are new to Middlesex University, new to London or new to the UK

• Students returning to education after a long gap or coming directly from another course

What does the team offer?

• 30-minute individual tutorials that are free and confidential.

• General workshops or classes at Trent Park that are free to everybody. No need to enrol in advance, just turn up on the day. Begin in Week 2.

• Workshops that are tailored to the subject you are studying (your course lecturers will organise these)

• Online tutorials and information sheets on various academic topics 

• Online writing courses

To find out more …

g.lazar@mdx.ac.uk

Phone 020 8411 6578

Visit: B110

• Numeracy:numeracy@mdx.ac.uk

Gillian Lazar

Trent Park ELLS coordinator

m:Gillian Lazar

Dyslexia support

• Advice and guidance on dyslexia or other Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g. dyspraxia, ADHD)

• Initial Screenings and referral for students who think they may be experiencing difficulties associated with dyslexia, dyspraxia or other SpLDs

• Advice on the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)

• Regular individual tutorials for funded students 

• Tutorials for unfunded students whenever possible

• Online support materials on OasisPlus

• Contact: Pauline SumnerEmail: p.sumner@mdx.ac.ukPhone: 020 8411 4189

MODA – Museum of Domestic Architecture

• An outstanding source of inspiration right on your doorstep at Cat Hill – students are very welcome to browse the galleries any time MODA is open

• Great source of visual inspiration for your work

• To make an appointment to use the Study Room contact Zoe Brealey z.brealey@mdx.ac.uk

• MoDA’s Student Workshop Leader Scheme trains and employs students to work with children in the Saturday morning Arts Club – good experience and CV points, plus you get paid!

http://www.moda.mdx.ac.uk/

Getting started

• How to access the computers

• IF YOU FAIL TO LOGIN CORRECTLY 3 TIMES YOU WILL BE LOCKED OUT – text for password re-set

• Text HELP your student number, your name and the type of password you need (HELP M00123456 John Smith computer) to 07624804635

• How to access your Middlesex email

How to access the computers - username

• Your IT User ID is printed on the back of your student card. It is usually your initials followed by 3 or more digits.

• Write down your IT user ID now

How to access the computers - password• The first time you login, your password is set to:

• Mdx + Student Number + Date of Birth

• For example, if your Student Number = M00123456 and your Date of Birth = 27/06/89Then your password is: MdxM00123456270689

• Write down your password now

How to access the computers - password

• You will be forced to change your password the first time you login, so think of a new one now.

• It MUST be at least 8 characters long and include:At least 1 letter in UPPERCASEAt least 1 letter in lowercaseAt least 1 number

• For example Sunsh1ne or Monday63

• Pick something you are going to easily remember.

• Think of your new password now

How to access your Middlesex email

• Click on the Student email link on the right-hand side of the 24-7 web page

How to access your Middlesex email - login

• Your login is the same as your email address:

• Your IT user ID @live.mdx.ac.uk

• For example SV243@live.mdx.ac.uk

• Write down your email login now.

How to access your Middlesex email - password• The first time you login your password is:

• Student Number + mmm (the first 3 letters of the month you were born in lowercase)

• For example, Student Number = M00123456 Date of Birth 27/06/89 Password: M00123456jun

Student numberfirst 3 letters of month of birth

• If your student number does not start with M, add it in.

• Write down your email password now.

What next?

• Podcast tour

• Library Basics booklet

• Library skills this term – your tutors have arranged them

• Ask us – that is why we are here!

Now your turn … login to the computer• Name / User Name = IT User ID

• Password = Mdx + Student Number + Date of Birth(example MdxM00123456270689)

• New password = 8 characters, 1 UPPERCASE, 1 lowercase, 1 number