Workshops for new readers
Before your first visit to the reading rooms, join a workshop for new readers and find out about:
- 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
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.
If you plan to register for a library card when you visit, please bring evidence of identity with you.
8 March
18.00-18.30
3 April
14.30-16.00
3 May
18.00-19.30
8 June
10.30-12 noon
Book online or phone 0131 623 3918. 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 January and March worshops include a short tour of the Library and some practical information about how to get a library card.
If you plan to register for a library card when you visit, please bring evidence of identity with you.
19 March
10.00-11.30
11 April
14.00-15.30
8 May
18.00-19.30
14 June
10.00-12 noon
Book online or phone 0131 623 3918. 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.
22 May
10.00-11.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3918. 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.
21 March
14.00-15.30
20 April
14.00-15.30
13 June
18.00-19.3
Book online or phone 0131 623 3918. 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.
29 May
14.00-15.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3918. 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.
20 June
14.00-15.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3918. For more information about this workshop, email maps@nls.uk.