Workshops for new readers
Before your first visit to the reading rooms, join a workshop for new readers and find out about:
- Workshops for Adult Learners' Week
- Getting started at NLS
- Discovering family history at NLS
- Beyond Google — An introduction to Credo Reference and Oxford Reference Online
- An introduction to online newspaper resources
- Introduction to maps at NLS
- Maps for family and local history
Adult Learners' Week, May 2013
Introduction to manuscripts at NLS
Learn more about the varied and often surprising range of material held in the Library's manuscripts collections.
22 May
10.30-11.30
Welcome to NLS
Learn about the collections and hear more about our range of services, exhibitions and events. Includes a tour of the reading rooms and behind the scenes. Please let us know if you may need special access arrangements.
22 May
14.30-16.00
Book online for these workshops, or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about them, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Getting started at NLS
Learn how to get a library card, find your way around the Library and request materials from our collections. The workshops will include a tour of the reading rooms and last around 90 minutes.
If you have specific access or other additonal needs, please let us know in advance when you book your place on the tour.
If you plan to register for a library card when you visit, please bring evidence of identity with you.
10 April
18.00-19.30
9 May
14.30-16.00
11 June
10.30-12 noon
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Discovering family history at NLS
Find out how we can help you with your family history research. The workshops include some practical information on how to get a library card and use library resources.
If you plan to register for a library card when you visit, please bring evidence of identity with you.
3 April
18.00-19.30
14 May
10.00-11.30
6 June
14.30-16.00
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Beyond Google — An introduction to Credo Reference and Oxford Reference Online
Learn how to access hundreds of quality reference books online. This workshop provides a basic introduction to the key features of two major online resources, Credo Reference and Oxford Reference Online.
23 May
14.00-15.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Read all about it!
An introduction to online newspaper resources available via NLS.
Session includes demonstrations of a selection of resources and tips on how to search and discover the information you need.
8 April
18.00-19.30
18 June
14.00-15.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Introduction to maps at NLS
NLS is home to one of the largest map collections in the world. Our shelves hold everything from town plans to world atlases, railway maps to star charts. Learn about the range of maps available, and view a selection of highlights from the collection. Includes an introduction to the Maps Reading Room.
Venue: Maps Reading Room, 159 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PH.
11 April
14.00-15.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email maps@nls.uk.
Maps for family and local history
Find out how maps can help with your family or local history research. Learn about the range of historical maps held by NLS, and the information they provide. Includes an introduction to the Maps Reading Room.
Venue: Maps Reading Room, 159 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PH.
13 June
14.00-15.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email maps@nls.uk.